I'm surprised at how polarizing no offices vs open offices is. My first job at IBM, I had an office with two co-workers. They were great, but on days they were out it was sooo isolating. When I quit and took a job at a start up in SF with an open office plan, I loved it immediately. I could look across the room and see if the systems guy was there or getting coffee, instead of pinging into the Sametime void.
So, I'm clearly on the open office side of the camp. What are the main arguments for offices? Peace and quiet and the ability to focus?
So, I'm clearly on the open office side of the camp. What are the main arguments for offices? Peace and quiet and the ability to focus?