Introduction

Most modern offices include large spaces without internal walls dividing them up. The idea is to create a sense of togetherness, but many employees prefer having their own space. Neil and Sam talk about the ways workers find to personalise their workplace and teach you vocabulary along the way.

This week's question

According to a 2021 survey by the Metro newspaper, what did British workers vote the worst thing about working in an office?

a) printers not working

b) people speaking too loudly

c) co-workers leaving empty milk cartons in the fridge

Listen to the programme to find out the answer.

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