We all know that in order for a business to be successful it has to have effective team working in place. This helps new ideas come to the fore and generally creates a happier environment in which to work. Despite that, there are always going to be times when quiet work needs to be done.
If you’re the person doing the quiet work, there is nothing worse than having a group of people brainstorming in the same space as you! No concentration, no focus, total nightmare. For this reason, the ideal office layout will involve zones, where people can do the type of work they need to do without distractions. Sometimes this isn’t always possible and in that case, many people use office screens.
But, if we know collaboration is important in the workplace, do office screens actually take us a step backwards?
It’s important to know when to use a screen and when not to. For instance, for quiet work, these can help, but they don’t need to be there all the time. A key future in office furniture design is flexibility and removable or adjustable screens are a great addition. This means you’re not effective cutting people off, you’re just giving them the option if they need it. After all, quiet, individual work is just as important. Your office seating plan needs to allow both to happen, so no, office screens don’t discourage collaboration and are actually a great accessory to use.
Do you regularly use office screens for quiet work and find they work for you?