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I had my own office once for a contract role I did. It was great. It makes employees feel more valued and reduces stress levels. I find that when you're consta
by cryptica 10y ago
I had my own office once for a contract role I did. It was great. It makes employees feel more valued and reduces stress levels.
I find that when you're constantly around people, you are less reflective/creative and more prone to getting caught up in hype cycles and group-think.
My biggest problem with open offices is the constant stress that comes with people walking behind my back every few minutes. It's paranoia-inducing.
- randycupertino 10y agoWorkers cortisol levels raise when they don't face the door: http://cheryljanisdesigns.com/why-sitting-with-your-back-to-the-door-is-bad-for-your-health/ http://cheryljanisdesigns.com/why-sitting-with-your-back-to-...
- cyberferret 10y agoIt's totally bad Feng Shui. I always ensure that I face, or am side on with the door in any office I have worked in. Plus I guess it also goes back to our primal nature - you don't want to have your back to the only point of access for potential enemies or carnivores looking for lunch...