It’s been said that music speaks a universal language. That language can bring a number of moods, from nostalgia to happiness, and even energy. It’s the reason why exercising to music can take a workout to the next level. What about in an office? What is the benefit of music there? Well, there can be many.
Music as a mood enhancer
Studies have proven that music directly affects parts of your brain, most of the time for the better. Depending on the tempo, music can change the energy of a room—going from chaotic to serene and vice versa. In an office, this can be beneficial. Playing some energy-packed music at the beginning to middle of the day is a nice boost to productivity. Moving into more ambient music as the stress of the day increases can turn the environment from overwhelming to healthy, as work can still get done minus that “under the gun” feeling. The point is, employees’ moods can change with music, and a switch can be flipped from frustrated and angry to happy and satisfied.
A creative booster
Creatively speaking, music can also do a lot. Certain music boosts serotonin levels, which can make a person more relaxed and in a state of mind to create more. Have different departments in your company? Each department may be able to have its own music, depending on your office layout. Just make sure the music never becomes annoying or distracting to anyone!
Space it out
Designating hours during the day for music can be very beneficial. When there are lulls, music can be the remedy, providing a sonic jolt—almost like caffeine. Take note throughout the day how productivity changes when music plays.
Employee-curated playlists
Get the whole staff involved. Have employees curate playlists, making them more enthusiastic about what gets played in the office. It will also boost office morale, as employees will feel a part of the process.
Utilize technology
From Spotify, to Apple Music, TIDAL and even Pandora, there are a number of sites that stream music and even develop their own playlists. All it takes is one subscription to get the music playing.