open office environment
[/ˈoʊpən ˈɔfɪs ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/]
nounpl: open office environments
ambiente de escritório aberto
1. A workplace design where employees work in a shared space without physical barriers, cubicles, or individual offices, promoting collaboration and communication
The company transitioned to an open office environment to increase teamwork and creativity.
A empresa fez a transição para um ambiente de escritório aberto para aumentar o trabalho em equipe e a criatividade.
2. An office layout characterized by minimal walls and maximized visibility between workstations
In an open office environment, employees can easily interact with colleagues from different departments.
Em um ambiente de escritório aberto, os funcionários podem interagir facilmente com colegas de diferentes departamentos.
The open office environment concept gained significant popularity in Brazil's tech and startup hubs during the 2010s, reflecting influence from Silicon Valley culture. However, it remains controversial; while promoted as fostering innovation and collaboration, many Brazilian workers cite productivity concerns and noise distractions. In the USA, particularly NYC, the open office was heavily adopted by tech companies and startups but has faced increasing criticism post-2020, with remote work and hybrid models becoming more prevalent. In Portugal, traditional office structures with more privacy remain more common in corporate settings.
NYC Slang
bullpen office; open floor plan
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