The concept of the “open office” has taken off in recent years, promising companies easier collaboration and improved communication and camaraderie. However, according to data cited by NBC News, “noise pollution in offices has reached ‘epidemic levels,’ with 63 percent of employees stating that they lack quiet space for work.”
Whether in an office environment with an open floor plan, a school office, or in a hospital ward, individuals requiring one-to-one conversations in South Florida facilities often lack sufficient speech privacy. Furthermore, excessive noise has been linked to increased medical errors and burnout among healthcare employees, as well as increased recovery time for patients and poor ratings on patient satisfaction surveys.
