Does a U-shaped desk help or hinder collaboration in an office?

A U-shaped desk in a private office creates a natural "wrap-around" workspace that's excellent for individual productivity but can feel slightly fortress-like to visiting colleagues — the desk physically surrounds you. For managers who need to meet frequently with direct reports, position the desk so a visitor chair is easily accessible without requiring the visitor to lean over the desk. Open-plan offices generally avoid U-desks for this reason. FindOfficeFurniture.com has U-shaped and L-shaped options depending on your collaboration needs — call 888-719-4960.