Aug 23, 2016 | Well-being at work
If you’re the kind of person who reads about how to be productive, you’ve probably heard a lot about to-do lists. There’s some good advice out there, and a lot of opinions about the best (and worst) ways to use lists. At Orosound, we think the best strategy is the one...
Jun 21, 2016 | Well-being at work
Today is the international Fête de la Musique (Make Music Day), which means there are free concerts and music-related events happening all over the world. Whether or not you listen to music at work is a very personal choice, and so is the music you choose if you do....
Jun 16, 2016 | Well-being at work
Want motivated, satisfied employees who will stay with you and praise your company? Don’t underestimate the key role of managers and get them involved in well-being initiatives. A company’s commitment to workplace well-being has a huge impact on employees, and...
Jun 7, 2016 | Well-being at work
French organization AFNOR’s new standard S 31-199 is a huge step toward reducing noise in open-plan offices. It helps companies improve the acoustic environment of shared spaces and increase workplace well-being. In France as around the world, the open-plan office is...
Apr 11, 2016 | Well-being at work
Most companies now consider collaboration key to progress and performance. They constantly encourage employees to work together and share information. Indeed, open-plan offices seem to be a good way to facilitate collaboration. It’s one of the reasons that managers...
Mar 12, 2016 | Well-being at work
If you work in an open-plan office, you might have some concentration problems. Be reassured: you’re not the only one facing that issue. Several international surveys have found that 85% of people are dissatisfied with their working environment and can’t get full...
