# Slides in the Work Place Extremely Fun Downward Spirals for Sheffield Office Workers By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-03-04 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extremely-fun-downward-spirals-sheffield-office-workers-slide-out-of-work References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1156292/Pictured-Britains-indoor-office-helter-skelter-sees-staff-slide-floors-just-seven-seconds.html) & [walesonline](http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/2009/02/26/office-workers-let-things-slide-91466-23021669/) If they choose to, [workers in this Sheffield office building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq) can depart the third floor and arrive at the ground floor exit in just 7 seconds via an [enclosed tube slide](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion) referred to as a ‘helter-skelter.’ Even in this economy, a ride like that should lift a worker’s spirits. The project, aimed at people working in the creative industries and media, is a public/private partnership of landowner [Yorkshire Forward](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yorkshire-wine-trail), developers Scarborough Development Group, and Sheffield Council which owns the building. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rapid Workplace Transportation:** The installation of enclosed tube slides in office buildings provides a fast and exciting way for workers to travel between floors, potentially revolutionizing workplace transportation. - **Enhanced Employee Well-being:** The addition of thrilling slides in the workplace can significantly improve employee morale and well-being, fostering a positive and engaging work environment. - **Creative Office Amenities:** Incorporating unique and playful amenities like tube slides into office spaces caters to the needs and desires of workers in creative industries and media, promoting a vibrant and innovative workspace. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate and Office Development:** Real estate developers can tap into the demand for creative workspaces by incorporating unique amenities such as tube slides, creating attractive office environments for companies and employees. - **Construction and Architecture:** Architects and construction firms have the opportunity to design and integrate innovative transport systems like enclosed tube slides into office buildings, offering a futuristic and unconventional approach to workplace mobility. - **Entertainment and Recreation:** The installation of exciting tube slides in office spaces opens up new avenues for the entertainment and recreation industry to cater to corporate clients, providing thrilling experiences for office workers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steel Structural Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab-office.md) - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md) - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md) - [Bright Colorful Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-sm.md) - [Humorous Quick Cleanup Workstations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-desk-concept.md) - [Sandwich-Inspired Water Slides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-n-slides.md) - [Moody-Themed Office Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sella-concept-1.md) - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md)