French mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and writer Blaise Pascal once said: “All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”
While some might find this quote hyperbolic, others might see how it highlights the importance of becoming our better selves through resolve and self-reflection, overcoming our boredom and worries without relying on external hits of dopamine or ways to soothe and numb ourselves.
When it comes to matters of focus and concentration, Pascal’s thought relates to some disturbing modern day truths about the relationship between technology and human attention spans. Whether in work or play, it is surprisingly difficult for many of us to sit in silence, and even more so when alone. Research has indeed shown that attention spans have measurably shortened over the decades.
We spend much of our lives at work, and we strive to be productive and maximize the use of our time at work. Nowadays, workers may be spending more effort than ever on avoiding distractions, especially in offices that don’t separate or designate desks.
While the cubicle does not provide silence, it offers a form of relief from the chaos, even among an array of other people. The cubicle does not make the person working in it completely alone, yet it offers privacy.
Many companies and their employees enjoy the office design trend of the open office. However, there’s more to the story. While open offices do offer many benefits in the workplace, they are sometimes set up that way for other reasons.
“I work at an interior design firm that specializes in commercial offices. Oftentimes, these open office situations are put into play because it is a cost savings for the company (more people in less space, often saving money on a new office or major renovation to accommodate company growth)… They overlook the value of employees’ happiness, not realizing that the distraction and lack of privacy can be detrimental to employees’ job satisfaction.”
— Slate, Privacy, Please
The financial concern that motivates managers to cut costs around the office is valid. However, various office furniture solutions exist that do not cost as much as an office renovation. Office cubicles and furniture that support healthy working habits are an investment into worker satisfaction and morale. This can ultimately boost productivity and performance, which in turn boosts profits.
Interra office cubicles from Creative Office Design give workers the opportunity to reclaim a sense of privacy in a place that they can each personalize. Interra office cubicles are fast to ship and quick to set up—a simple solution that takes a small amount of effort and time to transform the office from undefined to defined.
Cubicles give each person a space they can call their own, establishing a dynamic that balances social interaction and teamwork with uninterrupted, undisturbed, and undistracted solo work.
Offices looking to invest in high quality, modular furniture can find plenty of new and used options at Creative Office Design in Orange County.
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