The trouble is, all those interactions “can be very distracting” when you’re trying to get work done. When designed well, these spaces can foster collaboration by “offering opportunities for serendipitous interactions with people all over the company,” says David Burkus, an associate professor at Oral Roberts University and the author of the forthcoming book Friend of a Friend. Some research indicates they spark creativity and camaraderie, while newer studies suggest that open offices encourage employees to avoid one another. There is an ongoing debate about the pros and cons of open offices. How can you make peace with your open office? How should you handle loud coworkers who are disturbing your focus? What’s the best way to cope with the noise and distractions in your office without coming across as antisocial or rude? To make matters worse, your colleagues can be distracting - maybe they’re having loud conversations or their cell phones are constantly chirping. Let’s face it: The open office can be a nightmare, especially when you’re working on something that requires your undivided attention.
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