[jayd16]

> Why is that the only way?

Well, you don't want to ask people to donate time. You don't want to disrupt work too much either and it shouldn't be mandated. A loud mixer mid day for people who really can't spare the time can be distracting.

[itiro]

You said a mandate that the last hour of the work day be set aside for socialization, but also it should not be mandated?

I think you’re just going to annoy people who would rather go home and people who would rather use that hour to work.