Will Free-Range Workspace Work In Pittsburgh?

Will Free-Range Work Spaces Work in Pittsburgh? A Look at the Pros and Cons

 Free-range work spaces are gaining popularity in modern office design, but do they work for every city and company culture? In this post, I explore whether free-range work spaces could be a good fit for businesses in Pittsburgh — especially from the perspective of cost, employee experience, and culture.

What Is a Free-Range Workspace?
Briefly define the concept. You can keep your current description, just tighten it for flow.

Pros of Free-Range Workspaces
Break into bullets or short paragraphs for each benefit:

• Lower Furniture Costs

• Improved Collaboration and Empathy

• Flexible Use of Space

Cons of Free-Range Workspaces

• Lack of Personalization ("Nesting")

• Weakened Sense of Belonging

• Challenges with Accountability and Organization

Is Pittsburgh Ready for Free-Range Office Culture?I can only speak knowledgeably about Western Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh Area but I find more creative based based organizations (design firms, sales services, etc) benefit from free range whereas organizations that provide technical and scientific services (engineering firms, tech companies, etc.)

Hybrid Work Spaces May Be the Sweet Spot

I’ve found that my clients in the Pittsburgh area find success in a blend of the two office environments.

Share Your Experience

Have you worked in a free-range office? Did you love it or hate it? Email me at bmarzka@naturaloffice.net or leave a comment below — I'd love to hear your thoughts.