{"id":5864,"date":"2025-03-19T14:04:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T14:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?p=5864"},"modified":"2025-11-25T09:30:58","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T09:30:58","slug":"effect-open-offices-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/en\/satisfaction\/effect-open-offices-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Why open offices create stress more often than success"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brz-root__container brz-reset-all brz brz-root__container-page\">\n<section id=\"358f9ec2a06043adf8e1_mUB6gHrcgAtg\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1eya2ia\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-2bth1c brz-css-2mnevx\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gjOQchuYPT0q\">\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-ba5ela\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-1v91tzg brz-css-1qg9n1u\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wJzTlsaAgUy6\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-bciebe brz-css-l7w4ra\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-xhwtly brz-css-118cooe\" data-brz-custom-id=\"cXKpWfBKZnMk\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-7k070r brz-css-ym728x\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"p2DzyEtJNkNo\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_4 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-fw-lg-500 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-38 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-sm-0 brz-fwdth-sm-100 brz-vfw-sm-400 brz-lh-sm-1 brz-ls-sm-m_1_5 brz-fw-sm-700 brz-fss-sm-px brz-fs-sm-37 brz-tp-sm-empty brz-fsft-xs-0 brz-fwdth-xs-100 brz-vfw-xs-400 brz-lh-xs-1 brz-ls-xs-m_1_5 brz-fw-xs-700 brz-fss-xs-px brz-fs-xs-41 brz-tp-xs-empty brz-bcp-color3 brz-text-lg-left brz-css-na3LB\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-r04ft\" data-uniq-id=\"ahvTw\">Why open offices create stress more often than success<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"qRlwwwAQ5eYS\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-left brz-bcp-color7 brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-wbpVb\" data-uniq-id=\"ufuvF\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-reASL\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\" style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color7),1); text-shadow: rgba(28, 28, 28, 0) 0px 0px 0px;\">Open offices have been a trend for years. The idea is simple: an open space promotes collaboration, communication and flexibility. But what does the science say about this? Many companies are discovering that, in practice, this approach mainly creates distractions, stress and reduced productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-left brz-bcp-color7 brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-18 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-e_ESQ\" data-uniq-id=\"qObJW\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-lBU8B\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\" style=\"background-color: transparent; color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color7),1); text-shadow: rgba(28, 28, 28, 0) 0px 0px 0px;\">Time to take stock: how healthy is that open office really?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-17ncido\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-1jdyhd brz-css-xkkbfq\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"puErsWW0OlpK\" class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\"><a class=\"brz-a brz-anchor brz-btn brz-css-1mvbvna brz-css-1vrmoie brz-css-5b834d\" href=\"#ee5f5ffa8969a0862cf9_fr0Uh1yV4G6D\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-brz-link-type=\"anchor\" data-brz-custom-id=\"puErsWW0OlpK\"><span class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">Joining the trend<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"6f9e345a55f67254dc68_vlr8KgSG3Sec\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1eya2ia brz-css-18w44yi\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-2bth1c brz-css-1nrqqk7\" data-brz-custom-id=\"onnJYPSj9VDY\">\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-ba5ela\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-1v91tzg brz-css-whkenf\" data-brz-custom-id=\"m7GAZTCmGYyZ\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-bciebe brz-css-l7w4ra\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-xhwtly brz-css-dlaqpw\" data-brz-custom-id=\"o1rtMlUo1M_a\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-7k070r\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-195tf1g brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-1965x7s brz-css-1ep38ij\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bBgCfdXsbTu2\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-vofgfh\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?brizy_media=wp-91a4d039d3f35ea887afc275524bf7f9.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D492%26iH%3D492%26oX%3D8%26oY%3D0%26cW%3D477%26cH%3D492 1x, https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brizy\/imgs\/2-984x984x16x0x954x984x1742385962.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?brizy_media=wp-91a4d039d3f35ea887afc275524bf7f9.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D313%26iH%3D313%26oX%3D5%26oY%3D0%26cW%3D303%26cH%3D313 1x, https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?brizy_media=wp-91a4d039d3f35ea887afc275524bf7f9.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D626%26iH%3D626%26oX%3D10%26oY%3D0%26cW%3D606%26cH%3D626 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?brizy_media=wp-91a4d039d3f35ea887afc275524bf7f9.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D492%26iH%3D492%26oX%3D8%26oY%3D0%26cW%3D477%26cH%3D492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?brizy_media=wp-91a4d039d3f35ea887afc275524bf7f9.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D444%26iH%3D444%26oX%3D7%26oY%3D0%26cW%3D430%26cH%3D444 1x, https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brizy\/imgs\/2-888x888x14x0x860x888x1742385962.png 2x\" alt=\"Why open offices\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-xhwtly brz-css-1bk1qkh\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gKY1bSPS_77d\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-7k070r brz-css-c5qhdn\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-1dv304h brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nhHxPpnBTb0h\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-fs-lg-38 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-ls-lg-m_0_5 brz-fw-lg-600 brz-fss-lg-px brz-tp-sm-empty brz-fs-sm-36 brz-fss-sm-px brz-fw-sm-600 brz-ls-sm-m_0_7 brz-lh-sm-1_3 brz-vfw-sm-400 brz-fwdth-sm-100 brz-fsft-sm-0 brz-css-n8ldf\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-lsO2X\" data-uniq-id=\"fQlxf\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\" style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\">The hard facts about open offices<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"qurMWqNmrxvC\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-dRazw\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-roiKT\" data-uniq-id=\"v315P\">Research shows that open offices often do more harm than good. What are the biggest complaints?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-tWBoD\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-euW8o\" data-uniq-id=\"if2Ai\"><strong>Noise and disruptions:<\/strong> Noise has been in the top three office annoyances for years.<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-rS4Iw\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-wizcH\" data-uniq-id=\"mCZkE\"><strong>Lack of privacy:<\/strong> Employees have difficulty concentrating in open spaces.<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-bKyqw\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uEY0S\" data-uniq-id=\"ut3vp\"><strong>Disrupted relationships:<\/strong> Instead of better cooperation, the lack of privacy actually leads to more conflict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-ms9j1\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-oZOOr\" data-uniq-id=\"itI9i\">One notable finding from the study is that employees in open-plan offices are more likely to absent themselves and suffer from stress, headaches and fatigue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-wEJ34\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-pb6jB\" data-uniq-id=\"cGdEa\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color3 brz-span\" style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color3),1);\"><strong><u>Prevent psychological absenteeism in SMEs today <\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-1okf44j brz-css-1bziqv9 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-1t65aq1 brz-css-1qysp70\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"2ea2c10c119acc7ba2ec_iaomq0SHSMfP\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1eya2ia\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-2bth1c brz-css-10o8qyu\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nBPIfPDFV5in\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-ba5ela\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-1v91tzg brz-css-3ercmk\" data-brz-custom-id=\"t_FrCDl3JlW0\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-bciebe brz-css-l7w4ra\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-xhwtly brz-css-1h2tvku\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xzrq8TmO8UBA\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-7k070r brz-css-3bgh8d\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-16ekyh brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jLCTnnjvqjHs\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-lh-lg-1 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-fw-lg-700 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-38 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-oZQ_E\" data-uniq-id=\"dW1RA\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-yOMYu\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color3\" style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color3),1);\">The rise of flex spaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ckETvNosrliM\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-byHfu\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-oxVOS\" data-uniq-id=\"rVYgj\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">In addition to open offices, we see a trend toward flexible workstations and activity-related workstations (AGW). Here employees do not have a fixed place, but choose a workplace depending on their task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-yIaPG\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-rmYL2\" data-uniq-id=\"kAMed\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Benefits of AGW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-jhrlS\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xmsPq\" data-uniq-id=\"gELqU\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Promotes movement and variety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-mZXbC\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-f4FRb\" data-uniq-id=\"cLdMG\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Can provide better social interaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-vGa63\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-mNIH8\" data-uniq-id=\"x3DdU\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Suits hybrid working.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-azswK\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dJge9\" data-uniq-id=\"bh_cF\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">But there are pitfalls here, too. Lack of a private workplace can lead to feelings of insecurity and reduced commitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-xhwtly brz-css-1rzjh9k\" data-brz-custom-id=\"mZ0bQhdobpBm\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-7k070r\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-1gl43ym brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-1ng9hja brz-css-1c71c38\" data-brz-custom-id=\"s9D5lo7g4Hex\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-2jp2mj\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?brizy_media=wp-e450b881b68d40ab3c3125d3ac498bd0.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D542%26iH%3D542%26oX%3D57%26oY%3D0%26cW%3D428%26cH%3D542 1x, https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brizy\/imgs\/3-1084x1084x114x0x856x1084x1742385964.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?brizy_media=wp-e450b881b68d40ab3c3125d3ac498bd0.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D403%26iH%3D403%26oX%3D67%26oY%3D0%26cW%3D270%26cH%3D403 1x, https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?brizy_media=wp-e450b881b68d40ab3c3125d3ac498bd0.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D806%26iH%3D806%26oX%3D134%26oY%3D0%26cW%3D540%26cH%3D806 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?brizy_media=wp-e450b881b68d40ab3c3125d3ac498bd0.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D542%26iH%3D542%26oX%3D57%26oY%3D0%26cW%3D428%26cH%3D542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?brizy_media=wp-e450b881b68d40ab3c3125d3ac498bd0.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D545%26iH%3D545%26oX%3D57%26oY%3D0%26cW%3D430%26cH%3D545 1x, https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brizy\/imgs\/3-1090x1090x114x0x860x1090x1742385964.png 2x\" alt=\"Why open offices\" title=\"\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"c1fd222640837426457f_wWXOdud0KkJ4\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1eya2ia brz-css-1xofly5\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-2bth1c brz-css-glkiwk\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wbRm6aTkop_k\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-image\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-ba5ela\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-2kru6u brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hQZlBkRkwfuc\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-text-lg-center brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-38 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-700 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-lh-lg-1 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-tp-xs-empty brz-fs-xs-25 brz-fss-xs-px brz-fw-xs-400 brz-ls-xs-m_1_5 brz-lh-xs-1_3 brz-vfw-xs-400 brz-fwdth-xs-100 brz-fsft-xs-0 brz-css-m6HdU\" data-uniq-id=\"wNUKC\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-y8E1v\"><strong class=\"brz-bold-true\" style=\"color: #000000;\">How do you make open offices healthier?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-1xuelha brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"r65iwopPF4iA\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-zBRM3\" data-uniq-id=\"t22Ym\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dlVun\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Open-plan offices are not necessarily bad, but must be smartly designed to reduce negative effects. Here are practical tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p data-uniq-id=\"t22Ym\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dlVun\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-1dxtucq brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion brz-css-1lcaohw brz-css-ghzyn3\" data-brz-duration=\"400\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ezw81iVX4P0M\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"off\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-h5 brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">1. Provide soundproofing<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"e88VSAWlnMFf\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-15 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-bAeyj\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-q7tUF\" data-uniq-id=\"hGBaF\">Use sound-absorbing panels, carpeting and plants to dampen sound.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-15 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-cPP1b\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-yxW7F\" data-uniq-id=\"cCJfO\"><strong>Practical:<\/strong> Place quiet workstations where employees can retreat for concentrated work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"off\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-h5 brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">2. Create zones for different activities<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"yiVcaFUFtU6T\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-xmWdT\" data-uniq-id=\"pd7PF\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-cwnE9\">Instead of a large open space, divide the office into zones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-zyXFu\" data-uniq-id=\"y6R0R\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-egfrH\">Collaborative workplaces<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-v5kaV\" data-uniq-id=\"dimmA\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-j9V6z\">Silent workplaces<\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-uczXe\" data-uniq-id=\"oAKb_\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-yeTQ_\">Informal meeting spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"off\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-h5 brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">3. Encourage movement<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lAGmSws_tEOo\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-s5EzC\" data-uniq-id=\"iwc9t\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tA3jO\">Make sure employees can move easily through the office. Consider walkways, stairwells and standing meetings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"off\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-h5 brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">4. Offer flexibility and choice<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"h3tpVLUKgJph\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-bcp-color7 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-15 brz-css-jCXnA\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tzxCe\" data-uniq-id=\"vBpke\">Let employees decide where they work, depending on their task and needs. This increases feelings of autonomy and reduces stress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-170ie5k brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"cjdwBpaJhJ8J\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-text-lg-center brz-css-iGTfN\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-umm6X\" data-uniq-id=\"fcGYc\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Want to read more about this? Then check out this blog: <\/span><a class=\"link--external brz-cp-color3\" style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color3),1);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/en\/work-happiness\/wellness-shift-for-businesses\/\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\"><strong><u>The wellness shift that businesses should not miss.<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"b44917f1b0189f227740_bHN3FfjVJtmT\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1eya2ia\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-2bth1c brz-css-fnv1uq\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xtUKOK9KOxC9\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-ba5ela\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-1lymtrn brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"l7wUBgaJGSPM\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h3 class=\"brz-fsft-xs-0 brz-fwdth-xs-100 brz-vfw-xs-400 brz-lh-xs-1_3 brz-ls-xs-m_1_5 brz-fw-xs-400 brz-fss-xs-px brz-fs-xs-35 brz-tp-xs-empty brz-fsft-sm-0 brz-fwdth-sm-100 brz-vfw-sm-400 brz-lh-sm-1_3 brz-ls-sm-m_1_5 brz-fw-sm-400 brz-fss-sm-px brz-fs-sm-35 brz-tp-sm-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_3 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-45 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-tp-lg-empty brz-text-lg-center brz-css-jJO58\" data-uniq-id=\"vZkFY\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-nBYi5\"><strong class=\"brz-bold-true\">Make your office a success story<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-15ly4g1 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-ry6zid\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fdT2Szl0S9Xl\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-ajItN\" data-uniq-id=\"qSIWt\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fVgDV\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">A healthy office environment is essential for productive and happy employees. It's not just about the physical layout, but also about how employees experience the space.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-rizyae brz-css-1okf44j brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-1t65aq1 brz-css-pz0yy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-css-17ncido\">\n<div class=\"brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-1jdyhd\" data-brz-custom-id=\"\">\n<div id=\"ob_gccws2qzm\" class=\"brz-wrapper-clone__item\"><a class=\"brz-a brz-btn brz-css-1mvbvna brz-css-1vrmoie brz-css-1h9uxck\" href=\"https:\/\/cta-eu1.hubspot.com\/web-interactives\/public\/v1\/track\/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJUexRMdLsv6B19ES0rkut9MGPoaI%2FJrz2dSbyEPVuoxTrMa0DE5eIKbQlUZj7HZdwVrb2vIUbbzaqTf%2FU33%2BfbcqVrrhouTGQAyGehejwgMmdvYEqx6Smsbc40A%2FJdcRc39rALhfrNGBTa592kLbqXC5PjJOZQqPsEtrK2yIWymT%2BciQ%3D%3D&amp;webInteractiveContentId=182471990474&amp;portalId=27120276\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ob_gccws2qzm\"><span class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">View options<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- version:1742393345 --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why open offices more often create stress than success Open offices have been a trend for years. The idea is simple: an open space promotes collaboration, communication and flexibility. But what does the science say about it? Many companies are discovering that, in practice, this approach mostly creates distractions, stress and reduced productivity. 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