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Re:The impact of the ‘open’ workspace on human collaboration by madeofpalk on Tuesday July 03, 2018 @11:03AM (#17450772)
Somehow I don't think putting up eight feet walls around these "open plan" desks is not going to solve any problems.
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Re:The impact of the ‘open’ workspace on human collaboration by bachmeier on Tuesday July 03, 2018 @12:02PM (#17451270)
They eliminate all visual distractions, provide privacy, block some noise, prevent others from talking to you directly, and force others to move discussions to a more appropriate place. And they have an advantage over a private office - others don't knock on your door to see if you're available.
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Re:The impact of the ‘open’ workspace on human collaboration by jpindar on Tuesday July 03, 2018 @12:33PM (#17451567)
>You can surround each employee

Refers to cubicles which in my experience DID solve a lot of problems. People talk less when they don't see other people around them.

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Re:The impact of the ‘open’ workspace on human collaboration by DoofusOfDeath on Tuesday July 03, 2018 @11:47AM (#17451150)
It might not solve all problems, but wouldn't you expect it to at least help dampen ambient noise from conversations, and visual distractions as well?
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