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Music at work: distracting or beneficial?
I recently read a piece of research, which argues that multi-tasking is ruining our brains. The idea is that our brains are changing because we have to multi-task to a greater extent today, with all new technology etc. This is according to … Continue reading
Bleak picture of work stress acc to new research
According to new research based on the figures from the Department for Work and Pensions in the UK, less than a fifth of employers provide support for stressed employees at work. Short-term stress-related absences topped 42,000 in the three months … Continue reading
Top 10 reasons for listening to music in the office
Why do people listen to music in the office? Here are the top 10 reasons, according to academic research: Relaxation: “calms me down”, “eases stress”, “soothing” Concentration: “improves my ability to focus on what I am working on” Affect management: … Continue reading
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What benefits can music listening at work have?
After having researched music listening at work (in offices) for 6 years, it is evident to me that music listening at work can be useful to employees, as well as to managers and whole organisations. The short version of the … Continue reading
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Is music at work a “grey area”?
In my research, I found that IT managers as well as employees felt that the rules relating to music listening at work were vague. Music was often seen as a “grey area” at work. “Are we allowed to listen to … Continue reading
Press release: Want happier, more productive workers? Turn the music on!
Listening to music at work can help office workers to improve their mood, relax them and make them feel happier, according to a study recently published in the journal Musicae Scientiae. The survey of 300 people found that music could … Continue reading