BACKGROUND MUSIC IN THE WORKPLACE: HELP OR OBSTACLE

This article is devoted to the influence of background music on the emotional state and productivity of employees in the workplace. The article offers an overview of research and opinions related to the use of back- ground music in the workplace. Particular attention is paid to the characteristics of background music, its place in the modern world, influence on representatives of various professions. Analyzing various studies, we can con- clude that ambiguity of opinions about background music in the workplace, about the readiness of society to correctly and reasonably use this resource. Music, even sounding like a background, can have a powerful influ- ence on a person (both positive and negative), therefore, research in this area is very relevant these days