Wearing headphones at your desk can be seen as a passive aggressive snub to your fellow colleagues. But a study shows that these silent workers are probably more focused, with even the slightest office noise – quiet chatter or moving furniture – proven to be highly distracting and frustrating.

One in three Americans report getting less than seven hours of rest each night, while 63% of Britons are unhappy with the amount of sleep they get – but could simply playing certain sounds improve sleep quality? The Rain Rain app promises to help you drift off with white noise and relaxing sounds.

Taking the lead from the co-working spaces of the startup scene, many corporations have adopted open plan workspaces. Designed to foster greater collaboration among employees, these egalitarian environments are also affecting leadership by blurring workplace hierarchies.

Despite the rise of hot-desking and Gen Y’s preference for breakout spaces, only 4% of British employees would prefer to work on shared desks. So what does the perfect multi-generational workplace look like? And how can companies communicate their brand values to employees through their walls and floors?