Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bill Schiffmiller, thought leader on accessibility & auditory matters. Summer is here, and so is the seasonal surge in sound, ...
Open offices are hailed as hubs of collaboration and innovation. They are supposed to bring us together. Tear down the walls, the enthusiasts said, and watch collaboration flourish. But what did we ...
You might not hear it coming, but noise is quietly becoming one of the most dangerous workplace hazards - studies show that nearly 33% of workers are at risk of experiencing hearing loss due to noise ...
The Danish brand Jabra is best known to consumers for its wireless ear buds, but the company’s bread and butter is in business-related tech, such as professional headsets, speakerphones, and video ...
As more companies champion a return to the office, once empty workspaces are now back to bustling with activity. But with this shift, a new issue has surfaced: noise. Supporters of office-based work ...
One of the least visible consequences of workplace noise is cognitive overload. When employees are forced to constantly ...