Press Release of the Week: Music Improves Morale

Well, duh! 
This release I just received reminded me of this post.
Music Makes Sense in Business: Utilizing Good Music in the Workplace Improves Morale & Productivity
interview with Dr. Russ Riendeau. Dr. Russ Riendeau is author of The CEO’s Guide to TalentAcquisition. 
His ideas on incorporating music into the workplace are being enthusiastically welcomed 
wherever businesses make the change and head in thiswonderful new direction.
 
Why has music become so embedded into the business world? 
Well, in reality, music’s been part of the business world since the cavemen and cavewomen 
celebrated thesuccessful wooly mammoth hunt. 
Rhythms are part of the human condition, actually imbedded into our DNA. 
 
So we can’t help listening to music? 
Notice the iPods in the ears of commuters, workers,
students and athletes? Are they listening to business education programs,
corporate speeches or the best of Shakespeare? 
Nope. Most of us are listeningto music. Why? Because it makes us feel good. Music releases endorphins.
Endorphins? You bet. Endorphins are neurotransmitters—
natural chemicals that make us feelbetter—and instrumental, 
sorry for the pun, in stimulating regions of the brainand nervous system. 
Listening to music or playing an instrument increases thepresence of endorphins, 
allowing us to process information differently, enhanceour memory, improve recall,
 and retention of newly learned tasks. 
Incorporating music into educational programs is an easy and inexpensive way 
to boost moraleand improve work performance. 
 
Are you saying music should be used more in the business community? 
Yes, at work and athome. As a behavioral scientist, 
I’ve seen the research that shows the value ofmusic in learning and better health. 
As a business professional and corporate educator,
I’ve experienced the power that music has in capturing people’s attention andspirit of play. 
The creative process needs a jumpstart sometimes. 
Music’s auniversal tool for all cultures and generations of workers.
 
Here are some notes from Russ on how to utilize good music to improve
 create a fun culture and enhance creativity:
In the Workplace:    
 Mount speakers in the parking lot to begin and end the workday with music. 
Change the tuneseach day or week to reflect different tastes and generations. 
Orchestrate asales contest using music as a theme 
Create a “JamRoom” in your facility for all employees. 
Fill it with instruments of all kindsand some percussion instruments as well. 
The media will love your story, too! 
 Hire a band orsolo act for your next company event 
Invite amusician to discuss the creative process 
Replace thoseold motivational posters with some hip Rock ‘n Roll signs
 Add some musicto your website 
 Invite the localhigh school jazz club or trio to perform at your holiday dinner or cocktailparty. 
It’s inexpensive and a promotes young talent. 
Offer to payhalf of a weekly music lesson for employees.
At Home: 
Keep musical instruments in view for you and the family to play. 
         Have a dinner party with a musicaltheme. Serve Mick Jagger Meatloaf, Grateful Dead Date Bread, Beatles &Broccoli,
 Pink Floyd Potatoes and Elvis Pudding. Getting hungry yet? 
          Make it easy to turn on the radio or access music in thehouse and backyard.
          Never buy cheap instruments. Buy quality for value andplayability.
            Listen to more music, less TV 
         Get out and hear live music 
          Sing a song when you answer the phone 
      Play “stump the band” in the car

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