Spotify have helped to conduct a survey as to how listening to music in the workplace can help boost office morale.

Almost two thirds of the people surveyed revealed that they listened to music in the workplace and Adele’s music proved the most popular with 16% of participants saying they listened to her music.

Spotify partnered with expert on music in the workplace Dr. Anneli Haake who has conducted studies in hundreds of offices.

The doctor believes that listening to music can help relieve stress and improve the concentration of workers which is supported by Spotify’s study that found 36% of workers find that music helps them get through the day.

Spotify and Dr. Haakehave compiled the perfect playlists to listen to in the office and match your mood:

• To block out background noise from chatty colleagues:

Do I Wanna Know?  Arctic Monkeys

Dr. Haake said: “Select music that uses several different instruments and has a steady sound and tempo to increase concentration and block out office distractions.”

• For motivation:

We Can't Stop  Miley Cyrus

Dr. Haake said: “If you want to use music for motivation or to stop daydreaming, select something that you like and that makes you happy 'something rhythmic, pumping or upbeat.”

• For concentration:

Drunk in Love  Beyonce

Dr. Haake said: “For the easily distracted, listen to a track you know well for a lesser level of distraction.”

• When you need a pick me up:

Get Lucky  Daft Punk ft. Pharrell

Dr. Haake said: “Reward yourself with your favourite tune for three minutes after working hard. Get out of your chair and do a little dance to get the blood flowing to increase the flow of endorphins which are vital to reducing stress.”

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