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The backlash against open office, shared-space seating—trendy for a range of industries looking to cut real estate costs—has been fierce and firm. The criticism is valid, design and real estate ...

From open plans to hybrid zones, every design choice sends a message. Here’s how the right balance between openness and privacy builds real trust in today’s workplaces. Workspaces influence employees’ ...

Creating a workspace that inspires employees to be productive and motivated is essential for any organization aiming to improve performance. The relationship between office design and the interactions ...

Consider the modern office layout: Open floor plan, lots of common space flooded with natural light, clusters of “pods” with low partitions (or none), all designed to encourage teamwork, boost ...

One person's interaction is often another person's distraction and, as with all human concerns that touch on behaviour, it is very much a matter of habit. The social construct of the workplace is ...