Olivet Nazarene University recently surveyed 2,009 American workers regarding their satisfaction with their current office environment and how it contributes to their happiness and productivity. The full survey asked about their views on office design, office productivity, digital distractions and working remotely.
Highlights include:
- 77% of American workers are happy with the way their office is set up; those with private offices are the happiest
- Cubicles are no longer the most popular type of workspace layout, replaced with open floor plans which can be found in 51% of workplaces today
- Thanks to technology, employees are now having more daily conversations via messaging apps rather than face-to-face interactions (9 conversations vs. 8, respectively)
- 58% of Americans say they’re less productive when working from home. Top reasons for loss of productivity include distractions, trouble signing off at the end of the day and difficulty communicating and collaborating with coworkers.
The full results of the study can be seen in the infographic below from Olivet Nazarene University.
Courtesy of Olivet.edu
