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Working with co- workers in the same environment in any office is supposed to give you colleagues who will help you in solving difficult problems or assist you generally as and when needed.But the facts are not so in all cases, unfortunately a majority,i.e 80% of dedicated workers find that constant togetherness creates more problems then it solves.The noise created by co-workers is causing disturbances leading to lack of concentration for work and hence one wonders whether it is good to have co-workers or they are a hindrance only.

Unless you own or manage the business, you probably can not fire someone for creating a disruption in the office. Therefore, problems with noisy coworkers may not be resolved to your satisfaction until the noise itself is contained, diminished, or eliminated. Focus on removing the distraction rather than the employees causing it.

Start looking for a workable remedy by letting your manager know the nature of the problem your workers cause. Then he will realize that you find it difficult to concentrate in a noisy environment and that the current situation may lead to less than optimal work outcomes.

Once you have spoken with your manager, you must now speak with the noisy co-worker also. Try to be gentle, but also direct. No one likes to feel like they are being attacked or embarrassed, but the majority of you co-workers are likely to be reasonable and they also deal with the same annoyances at work that you do.

If the co-worker that is creating the noise problem doesn't see it, then you may want to go their supervisor with the issue. Direct supervisors are able to act the part of enabling a solution, they are the architect for learning of those who report to them. As such it is the responsibility of your co-worker's supervisor to help counsel them on the problem they are causing. After a reprimand from their supervisor the majority of noisy co-workers change their noisy ways.

Lastly, consider purchasing a speech privacy system. This is sometimes called a "white noise" system. When you use one, some or all of the irritating noise generated by thoughtless coworkers is deflected. You will not be bothered quite so much and may be better able to concentrate on your work.

Majority of people working in an office have problem concentrating on their job due to noise created by their co-workers. Since you cannot remove your colleagues from the office you should talk to your manager and draw his attention to your problem. If your co-worker is reasonable, then on talking to him, he is likely to help you and stop distracting you from your work. If your co-worker is unreasonable, then talk to your supervisor who will counsel him. You should also get yourself a speech privacy, or 'white noise' system which will buffer the office noise, leaving you free to focus on your work.