In the wake of the pandemic, the controversial return to office work is met with resistance, leading some companies to offer bribes to get employees back in the office. The history of office design, from Robert Propst’s Action Office to the rise of cubicle farms, highlights the struggle between open plan layouts and private offices. Personal anecdotes from tech workers reveal a strong preference for private offices to maximize focus and productivity. The debate over the ideal office layout continues, with some arguing for the flexibility of remote work and personal space as essential for quality work performance.
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