Spotify Wrapped for work: 10 songs to boost productivity

As employees share their end-of-year Spotify wrap-ups and put a new pair of headphones on their Christmas lists, it's clear music plays a big role in helping workers get through their day. 

Ninety-four percent of employees listen to music during their workday, according to a survey by Cloudcover Media, and 78% say music boosts their productivity. Academic research has connected music with increased cognitive function and better emotional regulation, useful for managing stress and anxiety. 

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Some songs will get the juices flowing and the mood boosted more than others: Telecommunications provider TollFreeForwarding.com analyzed nearly 4,000 Spotify playlists with the keywords "work playlist," "office," "office playlist," "work focus" and more to find the most frequently-appearing songs. 

The list features upbeat tracks like "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey, and the Whitney Houston classic, "I Wanna Dance with Somebody," for a midday energy boost. Top 40 hits like "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus and "Watermelon Sugar" by Harry Styles also made frequent appearances on employee playlists. 

Check out the top 10 below: Is your favorite song #1?