I think there's more to open plan offices than fashion. They are cheaper - you can pack a lot more people into the same place. If they're all juniors that's gr

I think there's more to open plan offices than fashion. They are cheaper - you can pack a lot more people into the same place. If they're all juniors that's great. As you start hiring more seniors do you give each of them an office? That changes office culture because now everyone wants an office to feel important. Having worked in a few places hat went from 5-6 staff to more than a 100, I've seen how difficult these transitions can be. I agree that senior staff tend to be more productive in their own offices with fewer distractions, though.