Found Quote by Susan Cain
“Open-plan offices have been found to reduce productivity and impair memory. They’re associated with high staff turnover. They make people sick, hostile, unmotivated, and insecure.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, Susan Cain, 2012
Open-plan offices can lower productivity, damage memory, increase turnover, and harm health, leading to disengagement and insecurity.
In simple terms: Open offices often reduce focus and well‑being.
Key Takeaway
Consider alternative workspace designs.
Themes
productivity
well‑being
workplace design
Mood
concerned
analytical
Type
practical
advisory
When to use this quote
- office layout planning
- remote work policies
- team collaboration strategies
Key Concepts
open‑plan drawbacks
employee health
turnover
focus loss
Questions to Reflect On
- What environments boost your focus?
- How can we mitigate open‑plan negatives?
A Different Perspective
May not suit all job types or personalities.
