This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC. Many companies are urging staff to return to the office instead of working remotely, but for some, going back to a noisy workplace can be ...

The world is getting louder. People cannot escape noise pollution in their everyday lives whether from traffic, infrastructure, music or more, but employees can and must be protected from excessive ...

After years of remote work, post-pandemic employees are struggling with office distractions. The solutions run from in-office phone booths to libraries to, surprisingly, adding more sound. Chad West ...

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 ...

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, ...

It is possible to mitigate these interferences by controlling ambient noise within certain limits; however, this potentially makes the difference between a pass and a referral. At its most basic level ...