9.12.2022
The open office plan is a norm in today’s time but it comes with its own problems. Research shows that noise and distractions are the biggest handicaps for focus work and productivity. It’s hard to concentrate on a time-sensitive task when an animated co-worker is on a client call, or three people are in a heated discussion next to you. Providing workers with a stress-free environment away from their desks and acoustic furniture should be of utmost priority for every organization. Enter the office pods, or the so-called office phone booths.
Workplace design trends are evolving in the post-COVID era and the same goes for office pods too. Before the pandemic, pods were used to provide privacy and peace to employees in a noisy open office, but now they can also be used to provide a safer working environment to the staff. Pods have always helped improve employee happiness and wellbeing by reducing the stresses of the office.
A Brief Introduction of Office Pods
Office pods which are also known as phone booths are small, self-contained, soundproofed, modular spaces designed for privacy and concentration for one or two people. Specially designed for a dynamic workspace, these private and semi-private spaces allow staff to handle personal or professional phone calls in a secluded area, distraction-free spaces for high-priority, individual tasks, and small cabins for discussions and brainstorming.
An average office pod comes in different sizes and possesses acoustic felt panels, a ventilation system, lighting, a custom desk or seating, internal electrical and USB outlets, and three walls with a glass door. It is like a personal cubicle with minimal design, decked out with furniture and soundproofed walls. They’re also made from a variety of materials such as wood, metal, or glass, and buyers can mix and match them for the desired customization.
