The ringing in of the New Year is heralded by many as a time for making positive changes. With that feeling of transition in mind, some entrepreneurs with office spaces may be considering “makeovers” that tend toward more open, collaborative environments. Is this you? If so, take a moment to check out this infographic from The Payroll Blog before you schedule the movers. It gets into the good — and the bad — aspects of switching away from cubicles.

Scroll down to find out what the authors learned when they took a long look at the effects of office setups on productivity, and to learn more about how offices have changed over the years:

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