CELLULAR - ADVANTAGES: Work can be conducted in privacy., Quieter working spaces with less distraction and interruption., Light and temperature can be adjusted to suit individual requirements., Information and belongings can be stored securely in a small office with lockable doors and storage., Employees may experience a sense of status and importance in occupying their own space., Room can be designed and equipped to suit the type of work being undertaken., May be easier to ensure confidentiality of paperwork., CELLULAR - DISADVANTAGES: Uneconomic use of space since a cellular layout takes up more floor space than open plan., More difficult to share resources such as printers., May reduce physical interaction and communication between colleagues., Employees may feel isolated which can reduce staff morale., Lighting and heating individual rooms is not cost effective., More difficult to work in teams where employees located in separate offices., Cellular layouts can be inflexible and difficult to change or adapt should the requirements of the organisation change.The space is flexible and can be adapted and changed more easily according to the organisation’s requirements., More difficult to supervise work with employees located in separate offices, OPEN PLAN - ADVANTAGES: Less space is wasted since open plan requires less floorspace than cellular., Resources can be shared, which makes for more efficient workflow and reduces costs., Employees can communicate more easily with each other., The work environment can be more sociable, leading to higher staff morale., Easier to supervise staff in an open plan setting., Staff do not feel isolated., Promotes teamwork and team spirit., The space is flexible and can be adapted and changed more easily according to the organisation’s requirements., OPEN PLAN - DISADVANTAGES: Open plan can be noisy, and it is easier to become distracted or interrupted, reducing productivity., Open plan lacks privacy – so there is a greater requirement for meeting rooms., Employees may feel that their workspace lacks status as all employees are accommodated in one area., It is difficult to adjust temperature and lighting settings to suit everyone’s requirements., Secure storage may be more difficult for organisational information or personal belongings.,

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