Should I use personal storage cabinets or shared storage cabinets in an open-plan office?

In open-plan offices, the standard approach is to provide minimal personal storage at the workstation (a mobile pedestal for daily-use items) and shared storage cabinets in dedicated zones (supply rooms, breakrooms, or team areas) for shared resources. This arrangement reduces individual hoarding of supplies, reduces each workstation's footprint, and encourages employees to make deliberate trips for items they need. Personal storage cabinets at the workstation are appropriate for private offices or workstations in sensitive environments (legal, HR, finance) where document security requires personal locked storage. OfficeFurniture2go.com can help you plan the right balance of personal and shared storage — call 1-800-460-0858.