Who can still boast of working without headphones or headphones in the office?
The open space created a massive presence of helmeted colleagues.
Few of them have alert ears.
A fortiori since the fixed telephone is replaced by applications installed on computer and which, to function, require ... a headset.
Today, not having a headset in the office translates to two possibilities: either you are a member of top management and you have your office and a real door that you can close to have peace.
Either you are a frozen lover of the open space and its incessant hubbub ...
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The object is all the same generational: it is worn more by Generation Y than by more experienced profiles.
What can generate tension: how to talk to someone who wears a helmet all day long?
How to get his attention for sure?
Answer: by writing him an email or a message on Microsoft Teams!
A modern drift of office life ...
The headset in the office ultimately has the same purpose as any headset: to protect yourself.
In the office, the more the helmeted colleague chooses a thick model, the more he optimizes his chances of having peace and not being disturbed by anyone.
According to a study, which I have personally and meticulously conducted over the past five years, 70% of my helmeted colleagues listen to absolutely nothing: no music, no podcast, or anything!
In the office, the headset is an attribute to signify that we do not want to be disturbed ... This is why some of our colleagues - they are still rare - prefer to clearly announce the color: they ostentatiously wear a construction helmet.
Translation: if you dare to disturb him in his bubble, you need a good reason ...
