I work in an open office and it's certainly got a fair share of ups & downs. It makes for a more sociable office resulting in a stronger 'team' feel. However, t

I work in an open office and it's certainly got a fair share of ups & downs. It makes for a more sociable office resulting in a stronger 'team' feel. However, the music/noise/chatter force me to wear headphones (and crank them up). Even with the 'phones, I'm definitely more effective working from home (even the team agrees). I'd like to see companies implementing mixed layouts, perhaps where teams work together in open offices, but not the entire company/multiple teams. Or - as per the article - a mix between working in-open-office and from home.