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358. Yes, the Open Office Is Terrible — But It Doesn’t Have to Be

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How the Open Office Affects Productivity?

The study looked at the interaction of individuals in an open office. It found that more face-to-face interaction was beneficial to productivity. The researchers say they don't have perfect data on performance or satisfaction, but anecdotal evidence suggests it's not true.

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