Tag Archives: Open-office

Open Office Sanity Strategies

Posted on 2019-08-31 by jcs

I keep resolving to stop writing about open office spaces. Even though I’ve never suffered having to work in one, I find their use almost as infuriating as I do the government’s illegal surveillance. Sadly, the madness goes on, I … Continue reading →

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The Truth About Open Offices Revealed

Posted on 2016-05-20 by jcs

Succinctly. Myth: Open offices result in massive collaboration. Reality: 2 people loudly collaborate; 30 must wear headphones to get any work done. — Jochen Wolters (@jochenWolters) April 7, 2016

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The Truth About Open Offices

Posted on 2015-11-26 by jcs

I’ve written many times about the foolishness and destructiveness of open plan offices. Here is a pithy summary of the truth about such plans. If you want to know why they are so beloved of management, take a look at … Continue reading →

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Roundup of Open Plan Office Research

Posted on 2015-07-05 by jcs

Jack Schofield over at ZD Net has a nice post on the evils of open plan office layouts. That’s a favored Irreal hobbyhorse, of course, so you might think I’ve said just about everything there is to say about the … Continue reading →

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Finally, Some Sanity

Posted on 2015-03-28 by jcs

I’ve written before (1, 2, 3, 4) about the insanity that is the open plan office. One would think that it would have withered and died by now but, sadly, it seems as robust as ever. At least the successful … Continue reading →

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