The truth about open office work environments
Before you go ditching your cubicle for an open office floor plan, look to these pros and cons.
Before you go ditching your cubicle for an open office floor plan, look to these pros and cons.

If you’re implementing new technology in your workplace, you want the rollout to go as smoothly as possible — which means getting buy-in from the employees who will use the technology. Most employees understand that in the modern workplace, technological change happens continually. But implementing new technologies still can cause problems for workers, who must…



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Companies are scrapping cubicles for an open office layout, boosting employee productivity and motivation. Can you imagine spending eight hours a day in a small box, only leaving to use the restroom, grab a bite to eat, or make copies? Sounds pretty dreadful. The unfortunate truth is that most office workers are trapped in such…
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