London‑based Fuse Energy CEO Alan Chang used a LinkedIn post to promise constant air‑conditioning at 22°C throughout the year, citing the recent European heatwave. He also unveiled a new “human performance team,” hiring the first performance manager to oversee everything that sharpens staff productivity. The role blends facilities oversight with wellness duties such as arranging flu shots and ensure consistent employee comfort during extreme weather.

The job description lists landlord and supplier liaison as core tasks, essentially a chief of staff function with a health twist. Critics on LinkedIn argued the target temperature is debatable, noting research favors 21.5°C. Recruiter Cherry Swayne warned the position skirts “chief vibes officer” territory, suggesting startups risk frivolous spending on non‑essential roles and could become a recruitment magnet for niche talent.

Chang’s move echoes a broader tech obsession with squeezing productivity, a mindset he absorbed as Revolut’s fifth employee. While a dedicated wellbeing champion could curb burnout, it also raises privacy concerns reminiscent of Oura’s failed attempt to share sleep data on Slack. Investors will watch whether the experiment improves output or inflates operating costs. The outcome will likely shape future office‑centric strategies.