Sanaz Rahimlou - The Master of Interior Architecture, Department of Architecture and Building, Faculty of Al-Zahra, Technical and Vocational University (TVU), Tabriz, Iran

Modern workplaces are very noisy places. Even noise from machines like printers and fax machines can interfere with concentration, which in turn reduces productivity. The lack of peace particularly in an open office environment makes it harder to do the best work. studies show that most employees working in offices with an open floor plan suffer from elevated stress, and blood pressure. A modern office environment requires new and innovative space management ideas. Office pods are a great solution for this. An office pod is a small, self-contained, moveable structure that can be placed within a larger office space. All office pods are soundproofed, so workers get the quiet they need to complete a focused task. The aim of this article is to the importance of office pod design in increasing employee productivity. Therefore, office pods have become a key component of the modern workplace. They provide privacy, reduce stress levels, and improve the concentration of employees, which are all factors to increase employee productivity

Office Pod, Increasing Employee Productivity, Privacy, Relaxation, Reducing Stress, Improving Concentration