The hype about open office plans appears to be dying down. Sure, working in an office with an open floor plan often leads to more interconnected employees, but it also frequently results in many more distractions. Employees can find it hard to focus when other people are always around. Even just the simple act of seeing a coworker walk across the room can be distracting. It can be so difficult to get into “the zone” while working if other people are always there, right next to you.
Multitasking is overhyped too
As the hype about open office plans passes, another popular trend is petering out, too: Multitasking. So many scientific studies have conclusively determined that multitasking actually decreases productivity. As a result, you may think you’re paying a bill online while talking to a vendor about inventory, but you’re not actually doing either job well. Plus your brain is using up precious energy by switching back and forth between activities every few seconds. That’s stressful for anyone, even the most proficient multitasker!
Tried-and-true
People are rediscovering that the traditional, simpler ways are often the better way to go. Sure, there’s always fun new trend to try, but often the usual, tried-and-true way is the best course to follow.
For example, cubicles. Within the last decade, as open offices became more popular, many companies did away with cubicles. But now they appear to be making a comeback, and many employees are thrilled!
Why go with cubicles?
Cubicles are an efficient way to ensure each employee has his or her own private space while still having close access to coworkers and managers. Open office plans often simply had a bunch of tables where workers rubbed shoulders with each other all day. While a great idea in theory, in practice, it just made workers feel anxious. They always had to be “on,” in a social sense, always greeting coworkers and available to chat. There weren’t ways to communicate that they needed to be left alone to focus without appearing rude.
Yes, many companies after finding the cubicles are incredibly beneficial to workers. They allow each employee to cultivate his or her own space in the office – their office home, so to speak. Employees can focus so much more deeply when visual and many audio distractions are eliminated in the cubicle set up.
Excellent deals on cubicles
If you’re considering getting some cubicles – or just updating the ones you have – come to PnP Office Furniture at your earliest opportunity. We have a fantastic selection of new and gently used cubicles for you to select from, depending on your office’s style and your budgetary preferences.
In the meantime, check out our cubicles page to see some of the styles we currently have in stock.
Our selection is always changing, so stop by now and stop by often for all your office furniture needs. Our prices are always amazingly affordable, so you can update all the furniture in your office without breaking the bank. We’re located at 940 South Rochester Ave. Suite D Ontario, CA 91761 – come get some amazing cubicles for your office today. Your employees will be able to focus so much better with quality cubicles from PnP Office Furniture.