Do you Want an Open Workstation?

Co-working offices are becoming more and more popular nowadays, but because of its popularity, many companies think deeply about their office culture and whether they need an independent workstation or an open workstation. Today this article will mainly introduce open workstation. I believe you will have a new understanding of open workstation after reading.

 

The Introduction of the Open Workstation

 

 

Open workstation refers to the workstation with spacious space, good light, wide vision, easy communication and easy control. The open workstation itself has formed a work network center with complete functions, and various small workstations are set below.

 

What is the Difference between Independent Workstation and Open Workstation?

 

Open workstation designs the office space based on the workflow and analysis as the premise. Open workstation regards the office as a comprehensive system project for information communication. The world's first open workstation was produced in Germany and was continuously optimized and improved by all walks of life around the world. In the following decades, this open workstation was fully used. In North America, more than 70% of offices are open plan. Compared with traditional workstation, open workstation saves more space. At the same time, modern, open and transparent buildings can increase work input and improve the relationship between colleagues. This is why most companies love open workstation.

 

In addition, open workstation is one of the typical modern office methods, and employees of different companies work in the same space. Various furniture and office equipment constitute countless office spaces in the space.

 

What is the difference between independent workstation and open workstation? Independent office space is an office layout that includes cubicles and independent working areas. Independent office space can reduce external interference and improve staff efficiency and productivity. In addition, the independent office space can also provide privacy for every employee, so that they can handle their work without interference.

 

However, if there are more staff, it will take up a lot of space, and the space needs to be re-decorated and designed. Independent workstation will also block innovation, collaboration and participation, and reduce the work efficiency and enthusiasm of employees. This is also the disadvantage of independent workstation.

 

In short, compared with independent workstation, open workstation is more popular. So what are the advantages of open workstation?

 

The Advantages of the Open Workstation

 

✔️ Flexible space

 

Open workstation can save space to a large extent, and can arrange department workstations flexibly. New employees or resigned employees of the company can easily adjust their positions. Moreover, each department can directly adjust the layout flexibly according to the different functions, which is conducive to the communication and cooperation between the departments.

 

✔️ Facilitate communication between colleagues

 

There is no barrier between corridors and rooms in open workstation. Colleagues in each department can see each other and understand each colleague's job responsibilities. Employees can communicate directly with each other to create a relaxed and efficient office environment. In free time, it is also convenient for everyone to communicate and play, and promote the unity and friendship between colleagues.

 

✔️Promote competition and learn from each other

 

If the company's workstation is closed, most employees will do their own private affairs or play lazy during working hours. This is definitely not conducive to the company's business development for a long time. So if the workstation is an open space, and each other can see the work process, then department leaders and colleagues can supervise each other and understand the progress of other people's work. This is conducive to improving the overall work efficiency and establishing the relationship of competition and collaboration between colleagues.

 

✔️ No sense of loneliness

 

In open workstation, employees directly communicate face-to-face and solve problems in a timely manner, which not only can work efficiently, but also give employees a sense of belonging.

 

It is also important to create a warm and professional environment for employees who work in a high-stress environment every day. Only when you choose open workstation can you realize the infinite benefits it brings. We are professional open workstation designers. Any interests, welcome to contact us.