When we saw the cool, minimalist design and freedom of the open office, we dreamed of spontaneous collaboration, deeper connections with co-workers, and enhanced performance.<\/p>\n
The reality? Too often the open office is a sea of distractions.<\/p>\n
Loud talkers. Barking dogs. Mike from Marketing who won\u2019t shut up. If you\u2019re working in an open-plan office, these perils are just the beginning.<\/p>\n
Despite the fact that leadership at some companies think employees only care about bean bag chairs and free food, surveyed workers* say that the ability to focus without interruptions ranks #1 on their workplace wish lists. Productivity trumps tacos. Who knew?<\/p>\n
Those same open office workers reported that blocking out noise and distractions will:<\/p>\n
Equip your teams with huddle, collaboration, on-the-go, at-your-desk, chaos-proof solutions, and they\u2019ll get more done. And they\u2019ll be happier while doing it. The happiness factor is crucial when you think about the issue of constant connectivity and the threat of burnout. Happier employees are less likely to turn over or tune out.<\/p>\n
With a few technological tweaks, open offices can push back against the chaos\u2014helping workers stay happier and more productive, even in the middle of Taco Tuesday.<\/p>\n
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