Office Volume

Is your office noisy?

Today’s offices have less doors and walls – and more noise. CareerBuilder.com has a few suggestions to buffer some sounds:

• If you’re distracted by office chatter and ringing phones – try a white noise CD in your computer – it can help you stay focused.

• Plants are good at absorbing noise. Talk to your office manager about getting some office greenery.

• If your workspace is near the copy machine – there’s bound to be a lot more traffic and noise. If it’s a problem – it’s worth asking if the machine can be relocated or if your work station could be moved farther away from it.