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Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

The idea of a perfect work environment differs from company to company, but more of them, these days, are shifting towards shared-space designs. In my view, the drawbacks this approach brings about are far outweighed by the positives.

There are a number of disadvantages of applying a common work area for all staff members. One of them is the potential loss of productivity. This is because when all employees use an open space, it tends to be noisy from time to time, leading to distractions from work. Being unable to focus, workers may not be able to complete delegated tasks, or even if they did, it might be of lower quality. Secondly, this kind of workplace can mean lack of privacy. If workers, for instance, want to make phone calls, discuss personal matters and intend to rest for a while, they have to do it in public, unlike having their separate rooms.

Nevertheless, I am of the view that the benefits of sharing working space are more significant than the above-mentioned negatives. First and foremost, it fosters better communication. Because there are no borders between employees of different levels of hierarchy, ideas flow more smoothly. Famous tech giant Facebook, for example, employed this design, and saw an immense rise in efficiency, for there was no need to walk from room to room to deliver a message. Employing this method is also a step forward to greater equality in the workplace. This is because everybody will have to make use of the same environment, facilities and resources, such as a panoramic view, air conditioning and a water cooler. Receiving the same treatment as their executives, other workers are likely to feel a greater sense of satisfaction, as a result.

In conclusion, using an open-space work environment has both pros and cons. In my opinion, however, the benefits of improved communication and maintaining equality outweigh the potential issues of distractions and privacy loss.

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