Another company came up with an even more brilliant idea --- that nobody could own their own cubicle -- designing the system such that those who showed up to work earliest in the morning could claim the ones closest to the windows. None of the cubicles had anything but a desk, a place to connect a computer, and a chair. No one could establish a sense of connection to their workspace. Ultimately, by setting the atmosphere this way, the company communicated to the employees that they are valued only for their direct productivity and that they are easily replaceable. .Dan Ariely
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The message here is that by creating an environment in which productivity is the only thing that matters, the company signals to its employees that they are not valued for who they are or what they contribute to the company. They are valued only for their productivity. If you’re not productive, then you’re replaceable. This is a terrible message to send out to your employees. The message that you’re valued for your direct productivity and that you are easily replaceable is very damaging to employee morale and may lead to many unhappy employees.
Source: Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations
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