For
They improve communication and make ideas spread faster.
Against
They reduce privacy and make it harder to focus.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“It is great for support and collaboration.”
“Theres only like 13 of us though. Its nice because we can chat with each other and just openly ask questions.”
“annoying volume, some people can only make phone calls or speak loudly, there is no consideration”
“Unfortunately, open offices are designed to eliminate privacy.”