For the past year, companies have been struggling with the challenge of introducing a hybrid working policy that allows for at-home working whilst still promoting a joined-up office culture.

Plenty have tried to entice team members back in by offering free lunches or other employee perks. But while business leaders search for ways to create a fun working environment, new research indicates that their staff might just prefer a bit of peace and quiet.

Data collected by Oscar Acoustics has found that 75% of employees think raucous workspaces are preventing them from concentrating on their job.

Talkative team members might even be causing staff to avoid the office altogether. A quarter of UK workers, aged between 18 and 50, expressed serious concern about returning to the office due to excessive noise.

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