Is music in the workplace a distraction? Amisha Padnani, from NYTimes.com, recently discussed research that determined the effect of music in the workplace can be quite powerful, regardless of whether it is being used to block out the noise of a loud office or the distraction of a quiet office. Listening to music releases dopamine, a feel-good chemical that is also released when a delicious meal is eaten. However, some researchers caution that while it only takes about 15 minutes of music to re-focus and become more alert, listening for too long can reduce productivity and dampen workplace banter.Read the entire article here: The Power of Music; Tapped in a Cubicle.