Silence as the new benefit: why companies and individuals need more than fruit or sports cards

Many companies invest in office fruit, Multisport cards or ping pong tables to promote the health and happiness of their employees. But what if there was a benefit that was even more valuable – silence?

Noise is one of the biggest hidden risks to sleep, concentration, and mental health today. We often don't even notice it, but its impact is enormous.

Noise and its impact on sleep

According to studies conducted in Bratislava and Košice, up to 63.5% of residents report that road noise disrupts their sleep. Even lower noise levels in Košice affected 46.5% of respondents .

Global studies confirm that long-term exposure to noise leads to chronic problems – sleep disorders, anxiety, and impaired mental and physical health. The European Environment Agency estimates that more than 110 million people in Europe are exposed to harmful noise.

Why silence is the new luxury

The lack of silence affects the performance and well-being of employees, students, and people working from home. More and more experts are pointing out that investing in silence can have greater benefits than traditional benefits:

• better sleep → higher productivity

• less stress → happier employees

• higher concentration → more effective work results

MIOO – a solution that brings silence

As the founder of MIOO, I realized that people often don't have a simple and effective solution. Not everyone wants foam earplugs that wear out quickly and don't last. That's why the MIOO brand was created, bringing premium, comfortable and reusable earplugs that allow everyone to create their own silence - at home, in the office or on the go.

Silence is not a luxury for a select few. It is a benefit that can improve sleep, well-being and performance for everyone. Companies that want to be innovative and support their people can gain more from this step than by investing in traditional benefits.

Tomáš Mahút - CEO of MIOO