7 ways to stay focused in a noisy workplace

Noise-cancelling headphones might help you cope with the noise, but they also make you less approachable. Photo: dpa

Many people have returned to their office after months of working from home during the pandemic.

While some are thrilled to no longer be juggling job, homeschooling and childcare, others quickly chafe at familiar distractions from co-workers, be it the clacking keyboards, nearby conversations or even someone biting noisily into an apple.