Working models have evolved significantly in recent decades, with a growing emphasis on remote working, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, open plan offices and face-to-face work retain distinct advantages that continue to attract companies and employees.
What are the advantages of building an open office?
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- Collaboration and communication: one of the main advantages of open plan offices is the promotion of collaboration and communication between employees. The absence of physical barriers facilitates spontaneous interactions, the rapid exchange of ideas and real-time problem-solving. It therefore increases creativity and innovation in teams.
- Environment and Organizational Culture: physical proximity helps to create a sense of community among employees. The organizational culture is strengthened by social activities, internal events and greater visibility of the company’s daily operations.
- Access to resources and support: in face-to-face work, employees have immediate access to resources and technical support, whether to solve problems with equipment or to discuss projects with colleagues and superiors.
- Mental health and well-being: being present in the workplace can also benefit employees’ mental health. The clear separation between work and personal life is more easily maintained and reduces the feeling of isolation. Positive daily social interactions contribute to emotional and psychological well-being.
- Control and supervision: for managers, the office environment makes it easier to supervise and monitor the progress of projects. Direct visibility of employee performance and productivity allows for faster and more efficient adjustments.
- Infrastructure and security: open plan offices offer an infrastructure with access to secure networks, equipment and ergonomic furniture. Information security (a sensitive point for companies) is also more easily managed in the controlled environment of the office.
