Forget free lunch. Some workers just want an office bidet.
Bidets have become must-haves in many US homes. Now devotees want them in office restrooms.
The "bidet boom" has reached the workplace, with white-collar workers negotiating for bidet access with their employers. Seungmin Hong, a University of Waterloo student, chose between staying at Tesla or a job at Simbe Robotics based on the availability of a bidet. Bidets, once considered a novelty, are now a sought-after perk in US households, with sales surpassing 70 million units last year.
Some companies, like Shifthouse, have installed bidet attachments in response to employee requests. However, the addition of bidets can lead to scheduling conflicts, as employees may wait to use the exclusive staff restroom. To avoid direct communication with management, some employees use online platforms like buttstuff.work to gauge interest in bidet-equipped offices.
Workplace observers suggest that bidets could become a competitive advantage for employers, particularly in the post-pandemic job market.
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