Annie Murphy Paul is the author of the forthcoming book Brilliant: The New Science of Smart. In a previous column about the stress of working in an “open” office, I suggested that the popular practice ...

Anna Fiveash receives funding from The Australian Research Council. Listening to music can enhance our lives in all kinds of ways – many of us use it during exercise, to regulate our mood, or in the ...

As offices evolve to accommodate diverse working styles and preferences, the question of whether employees should listen to music while working has garnered mixed opinions. Some advocate for the ...