When stepping into the Dittoe PR office, you’ll notice we set things up a little differently than the traditional corporate office setting. We believe collaboration helps our team improve and excel by encouraging group brainstorms, team meetings, tactical collaboration efforts and more. So, we specifically designed our office space to be open concept so we could better serve our clients and each other.
According to American Express Forums, people are 12 percent more likely to report being happy with their job when they have freedom and autonomy in their work environment. We believe that in order for creative companies to flourish, an open work environment or combination of open and offices should be available to employees. There are several advantages to providing this type of environment for employees.
Breaks down the silos of a traditional working environment.
When organizations get into a silo mentality, it means most employees or groups aren’t sharing information or acknowledging each other. This can lead to reduced employee morale and a lack of collaboration and teamwork, which negatively impacts operations and the overall well-being of the business. But, when the office is shifted into an open environment, the silos are lifted. Employees are able to interact more and share a unified vision, allowing the workplace to achieve success in the highest capacity through collaboration. Dittoe PR hosts regular team brainstorming sessions, as well as provides various collaborative working spaces for employees.
Minimizes rigid work schedules.
Not only do open workspaces invite collaboration, but they also instill a greater belief in being flexible while we work. We learn to move with the ebb and flow of the day when we’re closely working with our peers. Open workspace helps us create a balance between head-down work and light-and-fun engagement with fellow team members. If you’re easily distracted in a way that negatively impacts your work, this may not be for you, however.
Invites collaborations in real-time.
When reviewing new hire applications, it’s common to see the phrase, “works well with a team,” but with open work spaces, it will be put to the test. Granting employees the opportunity to collaborate at any given time allows creative ideas to flow without the need to set up a formal team meeting. In PR, things can unfold quickly and require a speedy response. Having a sounding board visible and present allows the team to collaborate in real time and quickly deliver results to the client.
Builds closer relationships between employees.
From recapping what happened over the weekend, to supporting one another through difficult times, the Dittoe PR team uses its open work spaces to build a strong foundation of friendship between its employees. With an open workspace, your company can grow closer, creating a “we’re in this together” mentality.
Although open work environments have their share of cons, such as workplace banter and noise, the opportunities they hold outweigh the cons, in our opinion. Dittoe PR is relentless in the pursuit of excellence for our clients and prides itself on exceeding expectations every day with custom PR strategies, innovative ideas, flawless execution and results. We owe most of that to our daily collaborations, relationships with each other, and, of course, our dedication to our clients.
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