Yes, overall, I much prefer having a separate office. When I consider taking on a new position, an open office is a huge negative and I expect a higher salary/b

Yes, overall, I much prefer having a separate office. When I consider taking on a new position, an open office is a huge negative and I expect a higher salary/benefits to compensate for it. It's true that there is a bit less communication happening when each employee has a separate office but each interaction is MUCH more succinct and productive. There is no chit-chat and employees don't get penalized for not fitting in socially (you get more varied personality/thinking types). Also, employees feel more valued if they have their own office and they are more motivated to deliver results. Open offices mix work and social aspects together and it makes it difficult for introverts to strive in the workplace. It's OK for small startups but it's terrible for large companies. It's discrimination against introverts - These people will either leave your company or get fired because they won't be able to focus on their work whenever someone walks behind them.