poor office layout
[pɔr ˈɔfɪs ˈleɪaʊt / ˈpuər ˈɔfɪs ˈleɪaʊt]
noun phrasepl: poor office layouts
layout de escritório deficiente / disposição inadequada de escritório
1. An inefficient or poorly organized arrangement of office spaces, furniture, and equipment that negatively impacts employee productivity, workflow, and comfort
The poor office layout made it difficult for team members to collaborate effectively.
O layout deficiente do escritório dificultava a colaboração eficaz entre os membros da equipe.
2. A spatial configuration that creates obstacles to communication, movement, and work efficiency
Management decided to redesign the office due to poor office layout complaints from employees.
A gerência decidiu redesenhar o escritório devido às reclamações dos funcionários sobre o layout inadequado.
In Brazil, discussions about office layout improvements have become increasingly important as companies adopt hybrid work models. Poor office layout is often cited as a key factor in employee dissatisfaction and turnover. In the USA, particularly in tech hubs like NYC and Silicon Valley, office design has become a competitive advantage for attracting talent, making poor layout a significant business concern.
NYC Slang
a janky office setup / a messed-up office space
Related Idioms & Phrases
a recipe for disaster (when referring to poor office layout)
a thorn in one's side (regarding workspace inefficiency)
poor planning from the get-go
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