STUDY: Open Office Plans Work Against Productivity (Sorry, Hipsters)

“Everyone is jonesin’ for an office, but I want mine first.”

“It creates an unfair meritocracy in the workplace, one that limits team building.”

“Closed doors equal closed communication.”

Any of those unhappy claims ever bellow at your agency? It’s very possible they have, and you haven’t heard it, because you have an office. This is largely why open office plans were created — to break down the walls of offices, as well of communication. Everyone sitting at tables, sharing spaces, and establishing limited boundaries establish morale and goodwill.

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