Hate Your Workspace? Convincing Your Boss To Change It Could Benefit Everyone
Working inside an office cubicle may be hazardous to your workplace happiness. As a matter of fact, if you aren’t satisfied with the physical workspace at your current job, you have lots of company. A recent study found that nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of respondents felt the same way.
That’s something many businesses are taking note of. With more people spending more time in their office, the visual appeal and physical comfort of their work environment are becoming increasingly important.
How important?
It’s been shown that properly designed workspaces can increase employee productivity, creativity and collaboration. To make that happen, one Connecticut-based company built an 85,000-square-foot, high-tech, open office complete with chairs and movable desk configurations on wheels, no cubicles and a rotating collection of art from local artists.
Open Door-less Policy
Employees at that firm, Vertrue Incorporated, can still find privacy for meetings or phone calls in separate “quiet rooms.” However, their computers are...