@jeffb5798
As a software engineer, when I watch stories like this, I know they are fluff pieces, and I question and wonder if their other articles are just as poorly researched. As an engineer, I HATE open office floor plans - you can't think because the office environment isn't quiet (and no, thank you, noise canceling head phones aren't a solution), there's no privacy, and meeting rooms are fully booked. It's funny how, there are a number of "workplace designers" who were interviewed, but not the people who actual work in these areas. And the argument that an open floor plan "breaks down walls and fosters communication" is BS!
@mukkaar
Dude, in office you are there to do work, that means you need privacy for yourself or your group that ACTUALLY needs to interact. Not some random people popping in for talk because they suddenly have something to say, closed spaces are good because if someone comes in, they have probably something meaningful to say. Open office design is utopia and designer thinking.
@laranich
Great points from other commenters that the lack of quiet, semi isolated or private space means employees cannot actually execute work without disruption, distraction or peace. Even the most collaborative offices still need spaces where employees ARE NOT fighting for quiet time to do knowledge work. I am WFH but I have colleagues that are hybrid. They are late to meetings because they constantly have to find new spaces to log into virtual meetings-they have no dedicated desk. It’s an unnecessary stress during the work day when all you want to do is concentrate.
@duckies717
I worked at Amazon as a software engineer. The spheres is beautiful to visit it once or twice but impossible to work in it. It’s very hot inside and there’s way too much noise and movement to really focus. Almost no one I know worked there
@Jttw2131
Reminds me of a previous job where office had coffee bar, pool table, ping pong table, volleyball court, walking trails and many recreational amenities for employees. One day, a colleague informed me he got a bad review because his manager observed him using the office recreational amenities and concluded that he if had time to play, he wasn't working hard enough. Since then, I never use any office recreational amenities no matter how enticing they are.
@Runnifier
Do they serve the needs of introverts as much as they do extroverts? Forced collaboration does not mean inherent productivity. Some of us need peace to do our best work.
@nicoz4122
The CISCO bit was very weird, almost Orwellian ! In any case, I do agree with most of the comments: open space is the worst configuration: it is exhausting, the noise level is always too loud, too many distractions... As a process engineer, I had to make some pretty complicated calculations so I had to put my noise cancelling and I hated that. I also think that the concept of not having an assigned desk is also annoying and leads to a time waste. Overall, this video looks much more like a PR operation for all the companies mentioned.
@teekaa2520
They all talk about "giving choice", but non off them seem to have asked their employees what they need to be productive.
@ambition112
The Office Design Strategies of Amazon, Samsung, Adobe and Others | WSJ Open OfficeThe Office Design Strategies of Amazon, Samsung, Adobe, Marriott, Cisco, and Others: Creating Collaborative and Nature-Inspired Workspaces for Hybrid Work | WSJ Open Office1:13: 🏢 Samsung's futuristic headquarters in Silicon Valley is designed to connect people and promote collaboration.5:23: 💼 LinkedIn's flagship office space in Silicon Valley has been redesigned to accommodate hybrid work, with a variety of seating options and a focus on trust and flexibility.10:27: 💼 LinkedIn and Adobe are experimenting with flexible office spaces and technology to accommodate hybrid work environments.15:29: 💼 Adobe's office redesign focuses on creating a vibrant and balanced workspace that promotes collaboration and innovation.21:12: 🏢 Marriott's new headquarters is designed like a hotel, with flexible workspaces and amenities, to attract its hybrid workforce.24:47: 💼 Marriott and Cisco showcase their tech-driven office designs with a focus on hybrid work and collaboration.29:22: 🏢 Cisco's office uses cameras to track foot traffic and monitor space availability, with a focus on collaboration and digital equality.34:01: 🌿 The X conversation discusses the use of technology and nature-inspired spaces in the workplace, highlighting the benefits of bringing people together and creating a link to nature.38:09: 🌳 The Spheres project aims to reintroduce nature into the city and provide alternative places to work.Recap by Tammy AI
@MilVukovic
This is so out of touch by these companies. I am shocked at the amount of money wasted on these spaces. They are beautiful, but they are not for work. As an employee, I would hate the idea of not knowing where I'm going to sit every day (hot seats). And the amount of open floor plan, activity, and frankly options, just wouldn't suit a place for concentration and work to get done. More so, how would I know where my co-worker is sitting each day who I need to talk to regularly? Do I have to slack him/her each time to ask where they are today? And all those open floor plans--carrying my stuff around, making sure there is an outlet, not having multiples screens in the open spaces---just awful. I fear that in the very near future these buildings are going to be ghost towns, unless the companies mandate back to office. And then also make improvements to make the spaces more consistent with traditional assigned seats.
@jehiahmaduro6827
"Street trees are not enough we need to do more"😊Great quote to end a series based on the office environment. So much of our lives are spent in the office and in the built environment....only to be suffocated by that same environment. lol.
@carinaderoos576
Wow I didn't know WSJ made such great commercials for big tech companies. This commercial looked to flattering on Samsung that it almost made me forget years worth of news on their factory workers jumping off buildings. I guess this building didn't need a safety net like the buildings for most of their workers. @WSJ do you have a link to the website for more information on how to hire you for a commercial like this one?
@Yitzyak
Marriot if you like to live in a completely white box, or a padded room. Adobe if you want to live in a place that looks like it still lives in the 90s with the largest renovation being paint thrown on different objects and a astroturf cafe. Cisco if you want to be constantly monitored and tracked. Samsung if you want to walk all day or work in marketing, but I can't see myself getting any real work done in how that building is structured. Amazon to live in a greenhouse, where walls are replaced with plants and quiet is replaced with noise. Linkden looks decent out of the bunch. I would really like to see Adobe's new Founders Tower
@M1N43
Wow, these are so well designed! I appreciate the way they offer flexibility so that employees can come in and collaborate or enjoy that social connection and amenities is AWESOME! Or simply go home to do focused work if you don't need to meet or collab that day. I love doing focused work at home but it can be isolating after a while, so having a communal workplace that is vibrant, trendy, and conducive to connection is exactly the type of opt-in work balance that I'm looking for!
@mayumic08
Agree with some comments about the lack of private space. Hence, i still prefer to work from home. Whenever, i get a call i feel like i have to lower down my voice. Also, you can get distracted easily by the noise.
@MayorMcC666
being an interior decorator seems like such a lush gig
@ConnAndTheThings
The Cisco one looks like an absolute nightmare
@infini.tesimo
Love how they invest into places that most people rather work from home at. All for real estate gains lol
@EmpressNzingha
What I've noticed, is the need for someone who understands the consumer. A room full of people who aren't average can't design around boredom from someone who lacks ambition, but the consumer doesn't work a meaninful job. The consumer works to pay for their leisure time. Tech workers tend to be invested in their product, cubicle workers tend to be invested in their benefits package. Making the work place fun is counter productive because, either you work from passion, which is fun, or you work for money, and you'd rather not be at work. Just an observation. I really like the plants, fresh air and sunlight though, that is a very useful idea. The farm to table is awesome!
@baconislove