But Burnham also created an office culture that anticipated that of businesses that would not appear for another century. He installed a gym. During lunch hour employees played handball. Burnham gave fencing lessons. Root played impromptu recitals on a rented piano. The office was full of a rush of work, Starrett said, but the spirit of the place was delightfully free and easy and human in comparison with other offices I had worked in. Burnham
Burnham established an innovative office environment that was ahead of its time, embodying elements that would later define modern workplaces. He introduced amenities such as a gym, allowing employees to engage in physical activities during breaks, including handball and fencing lessons. This emphasis on wellness and leisure fostered a more vibrant atmosphere.
The workplace culture cultivated by Burnham stood in stark contrast to the rigid environments of other offices. Starrett noted...
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