For many years we have seen large Fortune 500 companies do away with cubicles and move toward the open seating concept, in the hopes it would lead to increased collaboration, better co-operation and more productive creative exchange among employees. In theory it was a good idea, but in practice things did not work out so well.
A study conducted by Ethan Bernstein and Stephen Turban, in 2018 found that: “workers who moved from a traditional office setting to an open plan became less productive" and “the volume of face-to-face interaction decreased significantly (approx. 70%)”. Today many employees collaborate virtually via Zoom or in conference rooms strictly adhering to social distancing requirements which is effective but when employees are working on a deadline– or even if they just need to hear themselves think– having their own office space is critical. For today’s workers– Nothing beats a private office.
Private Office space is now in high demand given the pandemic. Having a private office gives employees confidence to carry on phone conversations and handle sensitive material without co-workers peering over their shoulder or listening in. Having a door and four walls allows workers the ability to control the noise level and to work at their own pace without interruptions. But most of all having a private office makes employees happy, less stressed and in control of their own environment! Happy employees are productive employees.
NxtWall’s View Series can provide customizable seamless glass private offices with sliding glass doors that are cleanable and non-porous. Our Private Offices are perfect for clean conscious employees in this COVID-19 world. Each NxtWall project is unique and can fits into any office design to meet the needs of each individual customer. NxtWall’s Flex Series offers dividing walls that can compartmentalize any work environment and limit unwanted distractions. The Flex Series also offers an array of anti-microbial and anti-bacterial laminate finish options for your employee and customer’s safety. As always, NxtWall Demountable architectural walls are highly cost competitive and can be delivered to you fast! NxtWall maintains a 3-week turnaround time which is the fastest in the demountable wall industry. Look to NxtWall for all your all your private office needs.
Source: The impact of the ‘open’ workspace on human collaboration by Ethan S. Bernstein and Stephen Turban. The Royal Society Publishing. July 2, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2017.0239PHOTO OF THE MONTH:
View Series Full Height Glass Conference Room with Black Wall Frame Finish
Product: View SeriesMarket: Corporate
Wall Frame Finish: Black
Description: View Series Floor-to-ceiling Glass Conference Room. Black Aluminum Frame finish with Matte Black Ladder pull door hardware. 1/2" single pane clear tempered glass and Frameless Glass Double Sliding Door entry.
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