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The value of open-plan offices continues
to be a controversial topic. A recent
study from the University of Arizona’s
Institute on Place and Wellbeing found
that employees in open-plan offices were
less stressed and more physically active,
possibly because they had to move
around for private calls and meetings.
On the other hand, a 2018 Harvard
Business School study of two companies
that shifted to open-plan offices found
employees interacted less, relying
heavily on email communication to
avoid disturbing others, which led to
reduced collective intelligence.PROS
- LOWER STRESS
LEVELS - MORE PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY - IMPROVED COLLABORATION
CONS
- MORE DISTRACTION
- LESS FACE-TO-FACE
COMMUNICATION - LESS PRIVACY
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Excellence in Leadership:
Becoming a High Performance Organisation
11–12 October, London
Featuring high-profile executives from numerous
industries, the Excellence in Leadership summit
gives insight into exactly that: executive
excellence. Network, discover trends and hear
from top keynote speakers.
Women in Leadership Summit
15–18 October, Sydney
WILS celebrates Australia’s most high-profile
women in business, and showcases inspirational
stories from female executives and entrepreneurs.
This year’s theme is Empowerment, and the event
aims to equip women with the skills necessary to
hit the C-suite.
Luxury Connect
16–18 October, Los Angeles
Luxury Connect is your opportunity to network
with some of the most influential leaders in luxury
industries. Including cocktail events, entertainment
and meals, the three-day event is hosted at LA’s
prestigious Beverly Wilshire Hotel. This event is
a necessity for anyone who wants to excel in
industries like luxury real estate and hotels.