'Ugh, not that song!' Background music impacts employees

Bad Background Music at Work Can Tank Employees' Moods, Productivity

Ever walked into a café and tapped your foot to the upbeat music playing overhead? That pleasant soundtrack might be perfect for your brief visit, but what about the barista who's been stuck listening to the same playlist for an entire shift? The post Bad Background Music at Work Can Tank Employees’ Moods, Productivity appeared first on Study Finds.

'Ugh, not that song!' Background music impacts employees

Have you ever gone to a store or a restaurant where the music was so annoying that you walked right out? Now imagine what it must be like for the employees. In a new study, researchers found that when background music at a workplace is out of sync with what workers need to do their jobs, it can affect their energy, mood -- and even performance.

‘Ugh, not that song!’ Background music impacts employees

Have you ever gone to a store or a restaurant where the music was so annoying that you walked right out? Now imagine what it must be like for the employees. In a new study, researchers found that when background music at a workplace is out of sync with what workers need to do their jobs, it can affect their energy, mood – and even performance.

Background music impacts employees, study

Around 13.5 million workers, mainly in service jobs, spend long hours exposed to background music designed for customers, not employees. A study by Ohio