Harshad Puranik: In Sync or Out Of Tune?
Harshad Puranik: In Sync or Out Of Tune?
Dr. Puranik recently co-authored a paper, In sync or out of tune? The effects of workplace music misfit on employees, examining workplace background music and its effects on employees’ psychological states and workplace behavior.
While background music is often intended to enhance the customer experience, it can have unintended consequences for employees. When there is a misfit between the type of music employees need and the background music played in their workplace, it may lower their mood, increase fatigue, and negatively affect performance—particularly for those more sensitive to distractions.
Modified on July 17, 2025