The most popular tunes to play in the office have been revealed
We can all agree that selecting a playlist at work that satisfies everyone’s music taste is one of the biggest challenges in the office. Choosing the right tunes is more important than you might think, with it being scientifically proven that listening to music can boost your mood, productivity, and focus… so no wonder that we want to get it spot on!
The office design experts at Meridian Interiors have crawled and analysed Spotify data to find out which songs are most popular in an office environment, and can reveal the winning tracks and artists!
‘Hey, Soul Sister’ by Train is the most played song in the office and features in 40 work playlists on Spotify! It’s no surprise this is the case; this song is upbeat and easy to work along to, which creates a positive mood in the room. An all-time classic and definitely a catchy song to sing along to! Amongst the top 5 most popular songs were some familiar chart-toppers including Shape of You by Ed Sheeran and Don’t Stop Believing by Journey, which many will have heard on the radio during the work commute at some point… which might be how it ended up on the work playlist!
The most popular songs to have on in the office
1. Hey, Soul Sister – Train
2. Blinding Lights – The Weekend
3. Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
4. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
5. Take on Me – A-ha
The best artist to play in the office
1. Taylor Swift
2. Ed Sheeran
3. The Beatles
4. John Mayer
5. Coldplay
Taylor Swift came out on top as the most popular artist to listen to in the office, with a whopping 276 work playlist features! If you’re looking to have a super productive day at work, a Taylor Swift album is your go-to!
Managing Director of Meridian Interiors, Paul Dawson, has provided his comments on the study as well as tips when it comes to creating the best atmosphere in the office space with music:
“It’s great to see such a mixture of songs in the ultimate office playlist. This has been a fun study to do, and one for our team to listen to when we are doing office re-fits too!”
“Many modern offices are designed using an open plan layout and for good reason, as this type of space is ideal for building staff relationships, collaborating on projects and making all staff approachable. However, with the considerable size of some open-plan offices, the noise within these spaces can reverberate across the workplace, creating a distracting environment to try to work in.”
“We often advise on carpet tiles, ceiling coverings or pads, and booth and partitioned areas for quieter spaces and to minimise echoing. But when music is concerned, business owners should also consider where to place speakers to not counteract this. We recommend several wall-fitted speakers to avoid noisier sections and to discreetly add background music without it being too much of a focus – or causing debates on what to play!”
If your office playlist needs a makeover, including the songs above are essential in creating that ultimate office playlist to help you and your team have an even more productive day. To view more of the top-ranked office songs and artists, as well as the full study from Meridian Interiors visit: https://www.meridian-interiors.co.uk/blog/the-ultimate-office-playlist/
