<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Before SAP Labs designed its new digs in Palo Alto, company executives asked employees how to make it a welcoming place to work. After all, that’s where they spend most of their day.
The answer? Windows. Lots of windows letting in<wm> natural light. That helped. They added more windows, creating a more comfortable environment. Employees who sat near the window could easily see outside when walking in.
It's also made room for a small patio with large windows through a window wall behind the inner doors, providing even more sunlight. These windows were later installed on four elevators. That helped the company's CEO to keep a lower level.
For one employee in marketing, it also meant the potential to work from a window and on-site at either</wm> coffee or afternoon breaks without disrupting their other colleagues in the elevator.
For a team in software development,