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I hate open offices with a passion, for reasons well explained in the article (and many others that regularly pop up here). However, many companies that have o
by bambax 10y ago
I hate open offices with a passion, for reasons well explained in the article (and many others that regularly pop up here).
However, many companies that have open offices enjoyed an incredible success and some even achieved world domination (Facebook). How is that even possible is what I'd really like to know.
- paulryanrogers 10y ago"However, many companies that have open offices enjoyed an incredible success and some even achieved world domination (Facebook). How is that even possible is what I'd really like to know." Many civilizations also thrived on the backs of slave labor. We don't look to slavery as the way forward today. That being said, some people prefer the social aspects of working physically close to others. Ideally companies will provide what works best for each employee. At the end of the day business is both by and for people. EDIT: Corrected typo
- mixmastamyk 10y agoThe success of FB is likely due to the networking effects of its users. Also, employees likely adjust by ducking into a conference room or working at home for a few hours to focus.
- brokenmachine 10y agoImagine how big Facebook could have been if they allowed their employees to concentrate!!