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

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It began as a post-war dream for a more collaborative and egalitarian workplace. It has evolved into a nightmare of noise and discomfort. Can the open office be saved, or should we all just be working from home?


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