The State of the Open Office Research Study was created with the intent of conducting sentiment analysis for open office concepts, and evaluating trends and patterns regarding concerns and excitement for this type of office layout. Using data-gathering software, SCG collected information from participants across the globe and representing diverse industries through January 2016. SCG launched this research study at NeoCon 2015 at the historic Merchandise Mart in Chicago. The results will allow those in the workplace sector to inject some real data into the often one-sided discussion of open office floor plans. To better capture the specific “whys” of resistance, as well gather data on typical current and future planned work environments, Stegmeier Consulting Group conducted a research study – The State of the Open Office. Nevertheless, the pervasiveness of this topic begs for more data on why (or why not) employees are reluctant to work in an open plan. We believe that with an effective change management plan, even the most fiercely-resistant employees can thrive in a new work environment, regardless of how open or traditional it is.

The resistance to these new office layouts has been well-documented, both by pundits in the media and within the client organizations Stegmeier Consulting Group advises each day. Open office floor plans have been catching on in recent years as organizations realize that implementing such a design can save on real estate overhead and help foster collaboration.

Open Office Floor Plan Workplace Research Trends and Insights on the Future of the Open Office Floor Plan

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