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80 percent of Australians are subject to unwanted noise in the workplace.\u00a0 That\u2019s the finding of the recent Sony Sound report…and makes a compelling argument for arming yourself\u00a0 with a set of noise cancelling headphones.<\/span><\/p>\n

The report revealed that 54 percent say noise pollution at work makes it harder to concentrate and a common complaint is colleagues talking or laughing too loudly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Around 26 percent have already found wearing headphones to play music or listen to a podcast to be a good solution and 49 percent agree that noise cancelling headphones would increase productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Earlier this week I spoke with Catherine McMahon, professor and director of Audiology at Macquarie University about noise pollution in the workplace. Listen below.<\/p>\n

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