Making Work Fun and Meaningful

Patagonia also frequently brings events to the workplace. A film festival recently played at the company’s headquarters, and employees were encouraged to leave their work behind in the afternoon to attend. A frequent lecture series brings prominent speakers, such as environmentalist Jane Goodall, to the workplace. “It’s just the integration of your life and your work,” Griswold says. “You don’t leave everything behind and go toil at a desk for eight hours, then go home.”