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I think choice is important. Some people prefer one, some the other. The best working environment I've experienced in my life as a software developer was at Bel
by s1gs3gv 9y ago
I think choice is important. Some people prefer one, some the other. The best working environment I've experienced in my life as a software developer was at Bell Labs in the 80s, where small private offices was the norm.
On the other hand, its good to have open working areas available when they are appropriate. In Bell Labs, we'd often congregate near the railings overlooking the Holmdel atrium while our build finished or downstairs in the large open seating areas.
- MrBuddyCasino 9y agoThis. Just let people choose for themselves. We have a regular open office room, a special "quiet zone" open office room, and several smaller rooms to retreat to if you want even more privacy. There are people in all three areas, usually the same ones. There is no one size that fits all. Just let people choose.