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Re:Want employees to return to the office? Then give each on... by jonhohle on Wednesday August 09, 2023 @10:59AM (#37063730)
There have been many studies that have shown that decreased worker productivity and increased sick leave negate any cost savings from open floor plans. Their only benefit is that the my look cool, especially when recruiting junior employees.

https://www.fastcompany.com/90285582/everyone-hates-open-pla...

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Re:Want employees to return to the office? Then give each on... by regularfry on Wednesday August 09, 2023 @12:38PM (#37065241)
Yeah, but it comes out of a different budget, if it's costed for at all; and if it's noticed it's blamed on workshy employees, not a tactical error by management.
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