How many times have you witnessed the CEO of a company working in an office cubicle? Hardly ever, right? A majority of times, it’s somewhere like this. A plush corner office is where you’ll most likely find the boss, and who can blame them? It’s usually an office space that’s larger than the average, there’s no confinement of office partitions, and who can forget the luxury of having a spectacular window view. So, we think you get the point. If your office desk is privileged enough to reside in a corner office, it means you’ve officially made it. However, word on the street (or in the office) is that the corner office is a dying breed in office design today. How could this be?!
As younger generations are making their way into the workforce, it’s becoming apparent that they aren’t too fond of company cultures with corner offices. Many are looking for office furniture designs that are open, transparent, collaborative, and welcoming. Secluded offices seem to project a work culture based on hierarchies and create a much less approachable environment in contrast.
Many reading this may think OstermanCron is off their rocker, but we’ll have you know that many progressive execs and CEOs are, in fact, making the move from the corner office into the open floor with their employees. This unique setup not only differentiates companies from others but also makes them seem friendlier and increasingly team-oriented.
Although the location of an employee’s workspace may seem completely insignificant to a company’s culture, let us assure you—it plays a major role in the culture. For example, (in the spirit of March Madness) you wouldn’t want your point guard playing the center’s position, and you wouldn’t want your coach instructing their team from the stands. There is an art to the placement of team members. Workplace design isn’t random, and nobody knows this better than OstermanCron. We’re always eager to help companies strengthen their culture, so start here, right now, with us!
