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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
