#386 | The Creation of The Modern Office

From cramped cubicles to collaborative open-plan setups, a lot has changed since the creation of the modern office – but it doesn't stop there. 

In this episode, we'll be exploring the question of why and how the modern office was created and look at some of the developments that led us to this place.  

The concept of the modern office and its prevalence worldwideThe historical absence of dedicated indoor workspacesThe emergence of the first large offices in the late 17th and early 18th centuriesThe Old Admiralty Office and its significance as the headquarters of the British NavyThe paperwork-dominated tasks of early officesThe impact of the typewriter on office work and the increased presence of women in officesThe layout of offices during the typewriter eraThe invention of the cubicle and its popularity in office designAlternative office arrangements, including open-plan offices and their criticisms

 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/modern-office

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