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Noise in the Workplace – The Underestimated Stress Factor

April 30th, 2025 | by
Photo of an employee stressed by noise, holding his head.

Source: Own illustration

Stress in everyday working or studying life has many faces. We usually think of overflowing inboxes, tight deadlines, or technical problems that make the day difficult. What is often forgotten is that the environment in which we work or study also has a major impact on our concentration and well-being. One of the most overlooked factors is noise.

Whether in the office, at home, or in the library, constant background noise challenges our brains and reduces productivity. On International Noise Awareness Day on April 30, it is therefore particularly worthwhile to take a closer look. In this article, we explain the effects of noise on our ability to work and how the acoustic environment can be improved with a few tricks.

 

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Preventing Mental Stress in the Homeoffice – Part 2

February 17th, 2023 | by
Different people at work in different moods depicted as a cartoon.

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The topic of the “working from home environment” is and remains important for many employees. In our last article “Opportunities and Challenges Working From Home“, we presented both risks and opportunities that arise from working from home and highlighted possibilities. Now, in the second part, we would like to go a step further and give tips on how to reduce and prevent possible mental stress during working remote.

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The Best Snacks for Work at Home

January 13th, 2023 | by

Whether at work at home or in the office – sometimes snacks can be little saviours. Either when you are caught up by an afternoon sleepiness or when you have so much on your plate that your head starts spinning.

Charcuterie board with grapes, different cheeses and crackers

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Right then it is easy to be led into temptation to reach for chocolate or cookies. At work, you either have something for the small appetite in between or, if you have the opportunity, you can go to the bakery next door or to the cafeteria. What makes the whole situation a bit trickier, is working from home.

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