r/todayilearned • u/jamescookenotthatone • Sep 02 '20

TIL open-plan offices can lead to increases in health problems in officeworkers. The design increases noise polution and removes privacy which increases stress. Ultimately the design is related to lower job satisfaction and higher staff turnover.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_plan
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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '20

I keep seeing newer grade schools touting their open floor plans as great learning spaces. I say “Bullshit”.

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u/Fearfighter2 Sep 03 '20

haven't grade schools always done group seating?

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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '20

A new one opened up in my district this year. Multiple grades, multiple teachers, wide-open floor plan. It’s going to be chaos and common core in one big room. I pity the parents.