Offices are spread out across many labs and buildings. Very few common areas.
Space allocation based on seniority. Common areas used for breaks, group meetings, and so on.
Offices more centrally located next to each other. Common areas are regulated by importance of the event.
Objects and signage display
Animal field guides, scientific posters, and lab publications.
Workplace safety posters, job announcements, nature pictures, and maps.
Pictures of staff, outreach material.
Communications
Frequent verbal communication, mass communication through email list serve. Little written communication. Two-way communication. Semiformal to informal.
Written and verbal. Frequent use of email.
Less verbal communication except for offices in close proximity. One-way communication. Formal.
Social interaction
Frequent and casual interactions. Flexible work environment with nonfinancial rewards (e.g., travel and work in remote ecosystems like the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands). Lower turnover in staff.
Infrequent and formal interactions. Unpredictable schedule, crisis management. Formal government environment. Higher staff turnover.
