The hidden cost of progress is that people are often densely packed into confined spaces. This means lots of noise from the vehicles that get people to and from work, lots of noise from the people in the office, and the buzz of all of the electronic devices that they use. We have all become accustomed to the racket that we can tune it out, but should we? Sometimes silence is truly golden, and a quieter and calmer workplace can significantly improve productivity and lower stress levels for all of your employees and clients.