At some jobs employees are allowed to listen to music while they work What is your opinion of this
New research shows that listening to music at work is not only widespread, but also potentially beneficial for productivity. Show Source: Evgeniy Skripnichenko / iStock / Getty Silence may be golden, but most workers feel theyre more productive at the office when listening to music, new research from staffing firm Accountemps shows. Eighty-five% of survey respondents who are able to do so say they enjoy turning on the tunes at work. Employees ages 18 to 34 appreciate music while working the most (95%), compared to those ages 35-54 (84%) and 55 and older (66%). More than seven in 10 (71%) professionals said they are at least somewhat more productive when music is playing at the office, with pop, rock and country songs providing the biggest boost. Does your employer have a policy about employees listening to music at work?
Are you more or less productive at work when music is playing?
While music can be a stress reliever or source of motivation for many workers, it can be a distraction for others, said Michael Steinitz, executive director of Accountemps. Those who want to listen to music in the office need to be aware of company policies and considerate toward their colleagues. Accountemps offers the following dos and donts when it comes to listening to music at work:
About the ResearchThe online survey was developed by Accountemps and conducted by an independent research firm. It includes responses from more than 1,000 U.S. workers 18 years of age or older and employed in office environments. |