Why You Should Listen to Music in Your Office

Need an excuse to listen to music at work? Look no further.

Turn up the music because it may just be helping you get your work done, according to a growing number of studies.

Music can trigger a good mood, making people perform better in the workplac​e. This is especially true for repetitive tasks, like factory line working or going through emails.

The take-home message is that music is a very powerful management tool if you want to increase not only the efficiency of your workforce but also their mental state and their emotional state - they’re going to become more positive about the work. 

David Lewis, neuropsychologist, to The Telegraph

Certain types of music are useful for specific tasks, a study by MindLab International showed. Classical music will do the trick for mathematical computations while pop music is good for data entry or meeting deadlines. Dance music was found to have a positive impact on proofreading and problem​-solvin​g work.

Of course, music isn’t always the right way to boost productivity. There is ample evidence that when people perform tasks where they have to learn something new, listening to music can make it difficult to retain information - especially music with lyrics. But for those who need an energy boost to get them through the post-lunch food coma, a blast of music in the eardrums might be just what they need.