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The hell of other people in the office

By Pilita Clark

20 Aug 2023 · 3 min read

If you sit next to a window at work, congratulations. Natural light and outdoor views are among the most treasured perks in any office.

Cafeterias, child care centres and gyms are also prized. But there is one feature of the modern office that has always been hard to improve: other people. 

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