Ben Thompson's bull case for WeWork and a note on open floor plans
/Here, enjoy Ben Thompson laying out some justifications for WeWork’s sky high valuation!
While we’re on the subject of modern office space, I’d like to point out that open floor plans are a management tool to prevent you from having a nice private phone call with a recruiter like me.
When we talk to candidates, they are either on the street (“CAN YOU HEAR ME?” “Kind of!!”), they are working from home, or they are whispering while hiding in a conference room or stairwell. These last ones are the best because I feel like I’m in the CIA talking to a secret informant. Cool stuff.