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Depressingly Honest Office Captures

These Office Photos are Cubicle Sympathizers

— June 7, 2013 — Social Good
The depressingly honest office photographs shot by documentary photographer Florian van Roekel from 'How
Terry likes his Coffee,' depicting office settings as they really are, with disgruntled employees, artificial lighting and prison-like cubicles.

Each shot taken portrays traditional offices in a negative light. The shots create a claustrophobic feel, as if the employees are trapped in the office rather than working there voluntarily. One such photo shows an average-looking man seated at his desk, staring blankly into his computer screen while holding on to a standard office-issued desk phone. His expression is one of hopelessness, a feeling that permeates this entire photos series.

With this honest office collection, the photographer is clearly making a statement about traditional office life. Without the chance to exercise creativity or personal freedom employees become more and more downtrodden, creating a work environment with little to no morale and a whole lot of depression.
Trend Themes
1. Honest Office Culture - The trend of creating workplaces that are transparent and open about their corporate culture, encouraging communication and honesty with employees.
2. Psychological Well-being in the Workplace - The trend of prioritizing and addressing the importance of employee mental health and well-being in the workplace.
3. Flexibility in the Workplace - The trend of incorporating flexible work arrangements that allow employees to work from home or have flexible work hours.
Industry Implications
1. Human Resources - HR departments can adopt innovative and thoughtful strategies that promote employee well-being, such as wellness programs, mental health resources and flexible work arrangements.
2. Interior Design - Interior design firms can shift their focus to creating workspaces that are comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, and promote creativity and collaboration among employees.
3. Workplace Technology - Companies can develop advanced workplace technology that caters to employee well-being and provides tools for remote work and flexible work arrangements.
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