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A company that achieved success due to people having to WFH are now forcing staff back in to the office

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[โ€“] transientDCer@lemmy.world 21 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Same. Guy that sits behind me in the office has an average speaking volume of 78 decibels. Yes, I pulled out a sound meter one day because he is so goddamn loud. And I'm stuck in an open floor plan with him.

[โ€“] SheeEttin@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

If you're in the US, depending on the pitch of his voice, you might genuinely have a hearing safety concern.

https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.95