The effect of music in the workplace (or the lack thereof)

**smack** · 05-25-2005, 01:34 PM

i cannot get ANYTHING done in silence. i always have something blaring out of my speakers, and when i used to work as a cook, i always wore headphones.

i don't want to work in a world without a melody.

**Makingcoin** · 05-25-2005, 01:35 PM

http://www.systemofadown.com

**bigdog** · 05-25-2005, 01:37 PM

if i don't have music, my mind tends to wonder and instead of working i will be checking out espn.com

**mrthumbs** · 05-25-2005, 01:44 PM

i always work with music on.. but i know im more concentrated and a better performer with the shit off..

**Serge Litehead** · 05-25-2005, 01:51 PM

I agree with you AMP, productivity greatly depends on the work enviorment and comfort level or absence of such.

at home speakers on
at office headphones or very low level speakers
different projects and tasks with variety of music
lots of java and tobacco

**fudpuck** · 05-25-2005, 02:00 PM

I have to find a rhythm early in the day, or it winds up being a waste.

**camouflaged123** · 05-25-2005, 02:02 PM

No music means my mind is on a stand by mode all day...

**ytcracker** · 05-25-2005, 03:24 PM

www.ytcracker.com/nes

**College Downtime** · 05-25-2005, 03:28 PM

I need the tv or radio on to work.... some kind of background noise

**jhauser** · 05-25-2005, 03:28 PM

I enjoy having tunes as it keeps my pace moving. Time flies by with music.

**Drake** · 05-25-2005, 03:29 PM

I work with music on too... on occasion the music is off (need some intermittent quiet time especially when focusing on something really important and detailed)

**Buddy** · 05-25-2005, 03:36 PM

I have to have some music or audio to be productive.
There is a large portion of my brain that is bored out of its uh mind while I am coding. But being a musician I find I can't listen to certain things because I start to pay attention to it and not what I'm doing if the music is too interesting. I find that the best things are the FlashCa$h emerging DJ cd, and books on cd, usually something about physics. That keeps me focused and on task.

**StuartD** · 05-25-2005, 03:38 PM

I usually have music on here as well, but not always. I vary it up.

**JSA Matt** · 05-25-2005, 03:40 PM

800 full cds on my harddrive should answer that question

*whip* get back to work, bitch

**munki** · 05-25-2005, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by Makingcoin

http://www.systemofadown.com

The new album has been going non stop for 2 days now on my comp...

def. feel the motivation.

New Slipknot's "decent" to.

**Roald** · 05-25-2005, 03:44 PM

in the (home) office at 9 am, turning on the radio (or whatever) and stop at 6 pm and turn the radio off. Can't live without music

**Robx** · 05-25-2005, 03:50 PM

A previous career led me carefully study and research how different environments effect productivity, interaction, and concentration. There has been a lot of research done on this topic by people a lot smarter then me.

The short version: Everything effects how people work. Here?s what I found worked best: Change all fluorescent lights to natural, full spectrum lighting; paint the walls light, monotone colors and vary the colours; and, provide a stream of fresh, cool air at all times.

Beyond the environment, I?ve always thought that treating people well, with respect and consideration did far more for productivity then anything else.

The effect of music in the workplace (or the lack thereof)

The effect of music in the workplace (or the lack thereof)

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