Office Hierarchy [Infographic]

Matthew Gates http://notetoservices.com 2m 476 #officecubicle

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The Way of Office Hierarchy

Cubicles — nothing short of exciting, but enough to give you your own personal space for 8 or 9 hours a day. Everyone in the office has their own place, with a few of the privileged office staff, specifically the boss, who somehow got the actual room, which just looks like a bigger cubicle with a nice chair, an actual door to stop people from entering. Office life has its up and downs. If anything, at least you get a break from your family for a while. And then you get a break from work for a while. And then… well, there really is no break from anything.

This infographic explores the office hierarchy and the pros and cons of an office cubicle.

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Office Hierarchy

The Pros and Cons of Cubicles

How Do American Employees Feel About Working In A Box Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00?

What’s The Employer’s Take?

Who Really Has The Power In This Place Anyway?

CEO

You sit in the big chair. Spectacular view. Personal treadmill. All the perks. You oversee it all. The best part? Retractable Identification Tag!

Board of Directors

You’ve been given special instructions – to make wise decisions. Let’s just hope your CEO is competentn enough to get you on track first.

Management

Enough to intimidate the average Joe/Jane, but you’re not top dog, stick up for yourself! Exude power! Maybe someday you’ll climb the ladder!

RECEPTIONIST

You’re the friendly voice on the line. Phone calls, paperwork, getting clients… you create the schedules! But it’s tough to create your own each day…

Average Joe/Jane

Ah… life in a box, but don’t be a hermit! Make friends with neighbors! Don’t slack, dress your best, and above all, don’t get caught napping on the job!

Intern

No need to fret, you’re still an important asset, making copies, data entry, fetching the boss’ coffee, you’ve got the basics covered.

Cubicles… Thoughts?

Employer Perspective

• + Effective Use of Space
• + Gives Employees a Sense of Fairness
• – Division Amongst Employees
• – To Old-Fashioned… We Need Modern!

• + Fuzzy Walls For Tacking Stuff!
• + Fixed and Secure
• – Creativity Stifler!
• – Ahhh! My ears!

Office Life Tidbits

The Average Employees Consumes 3 Cups of Coffee Per Day

2 out of 5 employees report having intriguing conversations with the boss while at the coffee maker

Average Joe/Janes

Given the chance, would you want your manager’s position?

• 76% No gain, I’ll stay an average Joe/Jane
• 21% Yes, I’d love to oppress!
• 3% (Gulp)…Ahem…I’d better check with them

Honest Thoughts Here… Think you oculd outdo your boss?

• 65% No, I’m no business pro!
• 28% Yes, I’ll clean up the mess!
• 7% No Way! I wouldn’t last the day!

Matthew Gates is a freelance web designer and currently runs Confessions of the Professions.

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