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I agree that open offices are, in practice, horrific endeavors. But I think the concept behind them is valid: to foster collaboration and eschew meetings. Giv
by yarou 11y ago
I agree that open offices are, in practice, horrific endeavors.
But I think the concept behind them is valid: to foster collaboration and eschew meetings.
Given the choice between being stuck in meetings all day and an open office plan, I'd take the open office any day.
- jamisteven 11y agoNo, its not. There is a "concept" behind them to justify it in a way that doesnt just spit out "hey, we dont really value you as an employee more than we value a thumbs up from our shareholders". Solitude is necessary for creativity, open floor plans are terrible for cross-collaboration because nobody can concentrate to begin with.
- taurath 11y agoThe concept is bullshit though because either everyone is having to fight the distraction of someone else's collaboration or everyone stays quiet so to not distract anyone.