The workplace
Playing music in the office or factory environment can be key to making staff happier and more productive. A third of employees are also less likely to take time off sick if good music is being played at work.
Latest Music Works research findings
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78%
say the working environment is much less formal when music is played
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55%
feel less self-conscious talking to other employees, customers or clients when music is being played
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85%
believe the working environment is much more relaxed when music is being played
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74%
enjoy going to work when good music is played
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71%
of employees would like to be able to listen to music when at work
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62%
believe they can positively influence the behaviour of employees through playing music
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67%
say playing music can be beneficial to their business
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69%
recommend others play music to improve productivity and staff morale
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86%
agree employees are happier when music is played
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87%
say playing music in the workplace improves morale
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71%
say it relieves tension and awkward silences in the workplace
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56%
said that music helps team bonding in the workplace
Research was conducted by VisionCritical in April 2012 among 1,000 UK businesses and Entertainment Media Research in 2009 among 2,000 UK consumers. EMR also conducted the research in 2010 among 400 small retailers, hairdressers, offices and factories.
