Many companies are urging staff to return to the office instead of working remotely, but noise levels are rising in workplaces, which can cause stress and undermine productivity.
This means offices are now being built or redesigned to control noise, Russell Padmore visits one in Ireland.
Producer / presenter: Russell Padmore Image: Office space; Credit: Getty images
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