Justworks

AUGUST 25, 2020

Plus, removing cubicles from the workplace allowed early adopters of the open office plan to save significant amounts of money on construction. Read more

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

When employees are off-site, managers can’t exactly walk down the hall to their cubicle to go check on them. Accept feedback and constructive criticism well. Note: Don’t forget to take steps, as an organization, to care for your managers and do your part to promote their wellness. Trusting and empowering others.

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All Work

MAY 2, 2023

But one workplace solution — repurposing furniture — is as grounded as the ubiquitous office cubicle. The space had existing workstations, chairs, and pedestals, and Mongo decided not to make construction alterations nor make a big investment in furniture. Mongo San Francisco offices.

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Work Life

OCTOBER 16, 2024

If you’re working on saving enough for a dream vacation–and resisting buying lunch out every day–tape a beach photo to your cubicle wall. To avoid this trap of perfectionism, integrate constructive feedback on how you could improve, but then try to block out thoughts of the future about how people will or won’t respond.

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Creativity Cubicle Problem-Solving Controlling 76

Mad in America

MAY 10, 2024

All ten cells that outlined the U-shaped corridor were constructed out of white-painted cinder block, plexiglass, and bolts. As I made my way into the view of the four people in a cubicle that seemed to be a CCTV control room, I noticed at least ten monitors displaying scenes from inside patients’ cells.

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All Work

MARCH 4, 2022

In defiance of the traditional, cubicle-laden offices that had become synonymous with dull corporate work, businesses began packing workers into large spaces with little to no boundaries. For instance, just a few years ago, open plan concepts were all the rage. Office Design For The Future.

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SnackNation

MARCH 24, 2017

Step 1: Put together the boxes with the packing tape and place them in a coworker’s cubicle or office. We’ve all probably seen a version of the “fill your co-worker’s cubicle with packing peanuts” trick, and while it’s pretty good, it’s definitely been done before. A cubicle desk with overhead cabinets. Packing tape.

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Success

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The plot spans the entire, infinite universe, on a timescale spanning well before the construction of planet Earth to moments after the heat death of the universe. They say no to cubicle lunches, four-minute book summaries, “multitasking” (whatever the heck that means) and monochrome, microwave dinners. But they are not always slow.

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Ask a Manager

MARCH 26, 2018

During a recent meeting of theirs, the door was left open and we (the rest of the team) could hear bits and pieces of their conversation-not purposely, of course, and not that it was worth listening to, but we would have had to leave our cubicles to avoid it.

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 20, 2019

In fact, I’m in the corner of a large open room with a private cubicle and not much foot traffic. The second time, he made a bigger effort to keep the kids with him in his cubicle and to keep the noise down, which I really appreciated. I moved on about six months ago. I still keep casual contact with some of my old team-members.

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Ask a Manager

MARCH 11, 2020

Could you construct something that mimics office cubicles? Not that you’d actually build two full cubicles in your small apartment, but using that as inspiration, is there a barrier you could construct that would give you similar benefits? How can we handle this??

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 29, 2019

But, 50 percent of older employees think constructive criticism works for them. Traditional workplaces with wooden cubicles and white-washed walls have been replaced by open working spaces and standing desks. Related: A Beginner’s Guide to Conducting Effective Employee Surveys. Work Environment.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 29, 2019

But, 50 percent of older employees think constructive criticism works for them. Traditional workplaces with wooden cubicles and white-washed walls have been replaced by open working spaces and standing desks. In fact, 70 percent of Gen Y wants strength based feedback. Work Environment.

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Vantage Circle

JANUARY 29, 2019

But, 50 percent of older employees think constructive criticism works for them. Traditional workplaces with wooden cubicles and white-washed walls have been replaced by open working spaces and standing desks. Related: A Beginner’s Guide to Conducting Effective Employee Surveys. Work Environment.

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Ask a Manager

AUGUST 22, 2016

We are talking major construction work — they’ve been drilling through concrete and pulling apart walls and carpeting. I would love to work from home, even if only for a few days a week, just to have some reprieve from all of the construction work around me. doesn’t bother him. Are sandals now considered business attire?

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Vantage Circle

MAY 23, 2019

Millennials never want to chain themselves in those cubicle desks with their heads down. Just keep in mind that you give them constructive feedback resulting in a positive outcome. One of the most important aspects that a millennial focuses on is working from home or being a remote worker.

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Ask a Manager

MARCH 5, 2019

I’m sort of an introvert in a noisy cubicle farm so I actually very much prefer working from home. Some of my cubicle neighbors have made comments about “how nice it must be.” How much is too much though? I also had previous careers in freelance/self-employment so I have no issues staying motivated at home.

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SnackNation

MAY 30, 2019

Instead of cubicles and closed offices, picture open, comfortable, and welcoming places that support productivity, but also facilitate creativity, rejuvenation, and even play. At the heart of this shift is the uniquely Millennial belief that “work/life balance” is an artificial construct. More Home Than Office.

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Ruby

AUGUST 17, 2020

There’s no commute, no on-site staff, no cubicles or workstations, no front desk, no communal fridge or parking lot, or storage closet. Ask them if they’d like feedback, and give it politely and constructively. Think of it as a shared work environment that isn’t tied to a single location. Communicate, communicate, communicate.

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 12, 2019

But the last couple times I’ve called my mom to say “almost, but not quite,” instead of offering sympathy or anything constructive, she’s told me it’s probably because of my weight. They happened to choose the open cubicles right next to my office. I’m a 28-year-old woman, and I am overweight.

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Ask a Manager

DECEMBER 19, 2016

One of the leads — I’ll call her Julie — shares cubicle space with my coworker and me and is new to the role, less than six months. I do not want to spend my days/hours with somebody who constantly questions and complains in a non-constructive way. There is a tech in her dept, Mary, who is not doing so well.

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Vantage Circle

APRIL 17, 2023

But when it comes to positive or constructive feedback, it is sought out and loved by everyone. The given feedback should be constructive and not designed to hurt anyone's sentiment. But if it's negative feedback, you're looking to give; we recommend that you make it constructive.

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Ask a Manager

JUNE 2, 2021

I work in a county government building that is constantly under construction. My new space is a cubicle within an unrelated department. The person who occupies the cubicle in front of mine, Fergus, loves robocalls. My coworker loves to abuse robocallers. A few weeks ago, my desk was moved to accommodate some new renovations.

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Ask a Manager

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Our new office is an upgrade in quality compared to our old digs, but came with a 25% reduction in square footage and smaller cubicles with shorter walls. Taking calls with your back to the cubicle opening may help — you can pointedly not see them when they interrupt a call. Rules of engagement in a new office layout.

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