Disadvantages of an Open Plan Office Layout

• Lack of Privacy


  There may be a lack of privacy to conduct confidential or private meetings or conversations.
• Difficult for Secure Storage


  Secure storage may be more difficult for organisational information or personal belongings.
• Lack of Status


  Employees may feel that their work space lacks status as all employees are accommodated in one area.
• Difficult to Adjust Settings


  It is difficult to adjust temperature and lighting settings to suit everyone's requirements.
• Noisy


  It may be a noisy area which can decrease productivity for employees.
• Employees Become Distracted


  Employees may become more easily distracted as it may be difficult to concentrate in a large open plan area.