The main image on this post is a snapshot I took today of our new Omaha office while I was checking mail, watering plants, and just generally looking in on things. We signed the lease in February and moved in on March 1—which was also the first day of work for our new Digital Strategist, Annie. Shortly thereafter, we hired two interns to work in that office starting in May. Little did we know that two weeks later we’d be leaving it—and our Sioux City office—empty for weeks. As I left today to come back to my home office, where I’ve been working since March 17th, it got me to wondering how much of our culture is rooted in being together in our company’s physical spaces?
WE EAT TOGETHER. A LOT.
If you work with us or are friends with one of our staff, you know we love food. From junk food to fine dining, we can really do it all. We love unique and interesting food and flavors, and it’s something we bond over. Most days, whomever is in the office will sit at the high top table in Sioux City, or in the break room in Omaha and just have lunch together. Sometimes we chat. Sometimes we’re pretty quiet. But we’re always together. And on occasion, we’ll go out to eat—like we did on Team Appreciation Day on March 6. We had no idea that dinner at Table 32 would be the last time we’d all be together for over a month. (And don’t ask why I’m doing a stupid pose with my hand on my chin. I have no idea.)
GAMES ARE A HUGE PART OF WHO WE ARE
When we’re together, we play games as well. From giant JENGA in the park this summer to darts almost every day after lunch in Sioux City, games help us get to know each other better. Blow off steam. Clear our heads. And honestly, they’re both more fun when we’re physically together.