Inside the Box: The Impact of Office Cubicles on Employees
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The layout of an office, when done right, can have a positive effect on employee morale and workplace productivity. This has prompted a question about which is better: a cubicle or an open workspace? Before starting an office renovation, company owners must think carefully about the tasks every employee performs. An efficient office design isn’t only functional and attention grabbing, but should also provide comfort and a relaxing atmosphere. Though a number of companies today are choosing an open office plan, the use of cubicles is still a popular option. After all, it has significantly changed the office culture and the way people work every day.
Enhanced Privacy One of the benefits of an office cubicle or partition is that it provides some privacy. Installing one can help an employee to think, focus more and do a better job. Working in a cubicle eliminates distractions such as gossip and co-worker’s clutter. With an open floor plan, there’s a possibility that there are some employees who are constantly worrying about someone staring at them while they are doing their job. This can affect their quality of work.
Best Use of Work Area Another great thing about cubicles is that they offer the best use of space. As Business News Daily explains, “Cubicles have long been a staple of the workplace. They were created to provide workers with some privacy and autonomy while doing their work each day. Eventually companies realized that not only did cubicles provide their workers with an area of their own, they also saved office space by allowing the company to house more employees than they could if they all had private offices.”
Personalised Space Previous studies have shown that allowing employees to decorate their own work area can boost productivity and increase retention. With an office cubicle, staff members can show their personalities and creative side. Office cubicles, without a doubt, can do many wonders. When choosing the right one to install in the workplace, businesses have several options.
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