It is worthy for managers and employees to think about the pros and cons of playing music in the workplace. In some cases nobody talks about it but feels annoyed over the disturbing sound in the background, and in some cases people feel the awkward silence difficult to deal with. In both cases managers and employees must talk about these things and find the best solution. Communication matter and makes people happier and stronger as a team.
By Kjartan Sigurdsson, writing from Horsens Denmark.
I just had an interesting conversation about silence in the workplace I recently joined. I have worked in various companies where the radio is left on all day or there is background music playing. The feeling in these places was that the music just filled the air and didn’t interrupt anyone. I have also worked in companies where there is total silence and you can literally hear a needle drop.
Which is better? Which leads to better productivity? Which leads to a more positive work atmosphere? These are interesting questions worth asking.
There are different views, and at times very strong views, about music in the workplace. Some people like having the radio pounding in their ears all day long and some people prefer soft unobtrusive background music that could not possibly offend anyone. At the same time there are people who prefer…
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