Pitcook, No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. At least that's what my momma taught me. If you're the frugal type it pays to be kind.
Not everyone works in the lab. What other management/staff does and how well still matters to varying degrees. I find this lab only thinking a little frightening. Telling an entire company that only one area matters does not sound like a healthy idea. Success is a team effort. And if the lab hit a snags, god forbid, a healthier running company can keep it's a head above water a little easier.