7 advantages of acoustic booths at work

We predict nothing less than an explosion in demand for acoustic cabins! Because these acoustic cabins, or phone booths, have innumerable advantages for the office of today and tomorrow. 

Open and coworking spaces are not about to disappear—as we explained in a previous article. However, this is if, and only if, workplaces offer employees ideal working conditions. And ideal working conditions are precisely what acoustic booths allow you to create. 

So that's how we’ve arrived at the 7 benefits of phone booths. Our idea? Enjoy the advantages of open spaces without the disadvantages that come with them.

Are you ready?

1. Avoid a single employee monopolizing your conference rooms

The same scenario is prevalent in every company: there are not enough conference rooms! They fill up quickly, leaving employees with no options. Too often, big rooms accommodate only one employee … usually the loudest one! What a waste!

To fix this problem, offer your employees phone booths. They are perfect for an employee who needs to concentrate or make a customer call!

2. Make calls without embarrassing yourself— or others

Sometimes we don't want our colleagues to overhear our phone conversations at all. Maybe because the topic is sensitive, maybe because the conversation is personal, or perhaps we just need some private time.

Moreover, our colleagues don’t want to hear us either! You know, the guy who talks loudly on the phone in the middle of the office and thinks no one can hear him? Well, that disrupts the office!

In short, with our cabins, your employees no longer need to whisper into the handset (or disturb employees!). They also avoid monopolizing conference rooms (and maybe even the bathroom!) for a single call.

3. No more noise (hello, productivity!)

Being able to concentrate when the noise is too loud is a must, especially on priority tasks and deliverables that require a lot of concentration. Providing peace and quiet to your employees is quite simply essential.

With the help of phone booths, not only will you provide your employees with a quiet workplace, team productivity will increase as well: we kill two birds with one stone! In our last article, we explained that "52% of employees say they are most productive if they work in a distraction-free environment. "

In short, a noisy environment can be highly stressful, mentally taxing, and impede workplace productivity. So please give your employees a break!

4. Stop being distracted all. the. time

A major pet peeve of open workspaces is that everyone * continually * feels like they are being disturbed for no reason. We have already seen companies offer signs to their employees that say "available" and "unavailable". Frankly, that is a pretty good idea! 

However, believe us— the closed door of a phone booth is even more effective.

5. Offer a little privacy

Suppose an employee or manager is working on a document that requires a little more discretion. In that case, acoustic booths can also provide them with the necessary privacy. Whether it's team member notes or performance scores, we prevent other colleagues from looking at our screen!

And sometimes, you just want to be alone. So taking a much needed break from the sounds and stress of your workplace is vital for a healthy and happy office atmosphere.

6.  Reinforce the feeling of control

When your employees feel trapped in a noisy environment and can't escape, they may feel like they are losing control of their work and focus. This can make them feel helpless.

If you give them the chance to get a change of scenery and enjoy a quieter space, you give them back a sense of control. Thus, employees are more satisfied, more productive, and find better morale at work.

7. Reduce visual distractions

In addition to auditory distractions, phone booths reduce visual distractions generated by the typical comings and goings of an open office. By extension, they also prevent olfactory distractions! Yep, no more smell of your neighbor's spaghetti, making your stomach growl while you have to complete a project in the next 5 minutes…!

That's all for today! If you were still skeptical about the significant advantages and benefits of acoustic booths, we hope we have convinced you!

Now, get in touch with us. Discover our guaranteed phone booths, made in Canada and designed from eco-responsible materials.