Seems like Disney was ahead of the curve: this "corporate wacky fun" employment atmosphere used to be a trademark of theirs. They still do it, but it's no longer the only place like that.
I'd be curious if there's any direct link/borrowing, or if it's an independent invention.
I'm not sure if it's still done, but businesses used to send groups of management to Disney World or Disney Land to watch the training/cultural-initiation of new Disney employees in order to bring ideas back to HomeCorp.
I'd be curious if there's any direct link/borrowing, or if it's an independent invention.