"Australian scientists have reviewed a global pool of research
into the effect of modern office design, concluding the switch to
open-plan has led to lower productivity and higher worker
stress.
"The evidence we found was absolutely shocking," researcher Dr
Vinesh Oommen from the Queensland University of Technology's
Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, said.
"In 90 per cent of the research, the outcome of working in an
open-plan office was seen as negative, with open-plan offices
causing high levels of stress, conflict, high blood pressure, and a
high staff turnover."
