Workplace Performance

Music Works has conducted two large scale research studies into the impact of music upon the workplace.

Consumer research was conducted in 2009 amongst 2,000 consumers in the UK. Click here to see the key findings.

Business research was conducted in September 2010 amongst 400 small retailers, hairdressers, offices and factories in the UK. Click here to see the key findings.

BUSINESS RESEARCH

agree that playing music in the workplace improves workplace morale

agree that playing music in the workplace puts employees in a happier mood

of workplaces recommend others play music to improve productivity and staff morale

of workplaces say that playing the right music can be beneficial to their business

believe they can positively influence the behaviour of employees through playing music

CONSUMER RESEARCH

of employees would like to be able to listen to music when at work

Of those, 74% claim they would enjoy going to work more when music they enjoy is being played. There are plenty of statistics that support the claim that music improves workplace performance.

Also, 1 in 3 employees are less likely to take time off sick if good music is being played at work. The workplace includes offices, factories and warehouses.

People surveyed who like listening to music at work gave clear reasons why - all contributing to improved workplace performance:

say they enjoy going to work more when good music is played

say listening to good music at work makes them much happier

say that the working environment is much more relaxed when good music is being played