New Technology to Fight the Tyranny of the Open Office Plan
When a hand-printed “do not disturb” sign isn’t enough
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Ah, the open office plan: a haven for creativity, spontaneity, and collaboration. If you’ve ever worked in one, you probably know these as code words for ceaseless noise, distractions, and being forced to listen to phone calls about the veterinary issues of your co-workers' cats.
And the research backs this up: Studies show that open offices can hurt productivity and lead to dissatisfied employees. (That’s a lose-lose, in case you’re keeping track.)