Work & Productivity (Adults)
Open offices, hybrid calls, customer‑facing roles — practical, respectful strategies to reduce overload and stay focused. Plain‑language guides with checklists, scripts, and tools.
Evidence‑based
Updated: Oct 18, 2025
Sensory inputs we cover: Auditory Visual Tactile Proprioceptive Cognitive/Predictability
First steps
- Pick a guide below (e.g., Open‑Office Survival).
- Try one change per system: sound (masking), visual (glare), proprioceptive (movement/pressure).
- Use a quick script with your manager or team if you need a small accommodation.
Editor’s picks
Open‑Office Survival
Noise, lighting, seating, and respectful scripts for small accommodations.
Read guideHR & Manager Scripts
Copy‑ready email/chat templates; print‑friendly; grounded in predictability & low impact.
Get scriptsDesk White‑Noise Devices
Small, directional, USB‑powered options for consistent masking without bothering coworkers.
Compare picksAll work topics
- Open‑Office Survival — noise controls, lighting tweaks, meeting scripts Auditory Visual
- Desk white‑noise devices — directional, USB, low volume Auditory
- Headphones & earplugs for work — ANC, transparency, filtered plugs Auditory
- Screen glare fixes — matte films, task lighting, positioning Visual
- Under‑desk foot rockers — quiet movement, non‑slip bases Proprioceptive
- HR & manager scripts — print‑ready, copyable templates Cognitive/Predictability
- Quiet fidgets — pocket sets, etiquette Tactile
- Compression layers for focus — undershirts & tees Proprioceptive
- White noise machines (general) — match device to room Auditory
Related guides
- Design a calm space — lighting, sound, textures, seating
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