From Madness to Magic: The Most Controversial (and Coveted) Company Rules Worldwide

You Must Prank the Boss Once a Year

At a Boston advertising agency, it’s a formal tradition: every employee must prank their manager at least once a year. The only rules? It must be non-destructive, funny, and well-documented on the internal Slack channel.

The CEO once arrived to find his office filled with balloons. Another time, a junior designer replaced his keyboard keys with gummy bears. The culture of “punching up” empowers everyone to feel comfortable and creative—plus, it’s surprisingly good for morale when the boss laughs harder than anyone.

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