Open-office plans: a trend that began in the 1950s, and accelerated with the invention of the cubicle in the later 1960s, is now sweeping across offices all across the globe. Workplaces that have traditionally had more private offices than open work areas, have moved towards tearing down more walls in the last 5 years. But is the open-office plan going to make your company more productive, collaborative, and innovative? Or will it serve to create more distraction and decrease productivity? There are pros and cons to this workplace layout, but ultimately, the best fit for you company and employees will depend on how they work best.

Surepayroll.com created a fantastic graphic that goes into more detail about the pros and cons of the open-office plan. Take a quick read and decide if it’s right for your business.