In the New York Times last week they had an article called "Changing a Culture By Removing Walls". The advertising company, Gray Group rearranged their office space in order to promote more open collaboration. Collaboration between employees increased greatly. By removing cubicles from their building they noticed a lot more office interaction and they decreased the amount of space they occupied by 20 floors. Employees now see each other right across a desk. I believe that this was a very good concept. People who work here will be able to socialize more often and will think work is a little more fun.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Connections With Others
In the New York Times last week they had an article called "Changing a Culture By Removing Walls". The advertising company, Gray Group rearranged their office space in order to promote more open collaboration. Collaboration between employees increased greatly. By removing cubicles from their building they noticed a lot more office interaction and they decreased the amount of space they occupied by 20 floors. Employees now see each other right across a desk. I believe that this was a very good concept. People who work here will be able to socialize more often and will think work is a little more fun.
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This is such an awesome idea. It reminds me of what Ford Motors has done. They have taken out a bunch of the coffee break rooms and replaced them with meditation rooms. It's amazing what happineess can do to production. They are the one of the only major car manufacturers to not take money from the government.
I think this is a great idea, it would boost morale and definitely help people make connections with others. With so many people isolating themselves with their cell phones,ipods,portable gaming devices ect. at work I think this would literally break the barrier of being isolated and get more people interacting.
Cubicles have always seemed weird to me. Wouldn't you want people working together? If it saves that much room, too, it should definately be the answer having them or not.
I really think this is a positive idea. One idea that can increase productivity, overall company wellness, and save space is very beneficial for all involved. I hope that all business leaders can be so thoughtful of their employee's needs.
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