We’ve compiled a top 20 list of all-time songs that capture the essence of business operations—whether you’re streamlining workflows, managing remote teams, or simply trying to survive a manic Monday. These tunes are here to remind you that you’re not alone in the hustle and that, yes, even in the world of ops, there’s always room for a little fun.
So, plug in your headphones, crank up the volume, and let this playlist be the soundtrack to your next big ops win. Enjoy!
- "Workin' Day and Night" - Michael Jackson
Because sometimes ops never sleep.
- "Taking Care of Business" - Bachman-Turner Overdrive
The ultimate anthem for getting things done.
- "9 to 5" - Dolly Parton
For all the daily grinders who keep the gears turning.
- "Smooth Operator" - Sade
When your ops game is flawless.
- "Money for Nothing" - Dire Straits
What every efficient ops manager dreams of.
- "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" - Daft Punk
Because continuous improvement is the name of the game.
- "Working for the Weekend" - Loverboy
Every ops team’s Friday motivation.
- "We Can Work It Out" - The Beatles
For when you’re problem-solving with style.
- "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" - Will Smith
For when those automated processes finally kick in.
- "Under Pressure" - Queen & David Bowie
The unofficial theme song of crisis management.
- "Eye of the Tiger" - Survivor
When you need that extra push to conquer operational challenges.
- "Don’t Stop Believin’" - Journey
For when the operations road gets rocky, but you keep pushing forward.
- "I Will Survive" - Gloria Gaynor
For those days when nothing goes according to plan, but you make it work anyway.
- "The Final Countdown" - Europe
The perfect track for those critical project deadlines.
- "Manic Monday" - The Bangles
Because we’ve all had one of those.
- "Work from Home" - Fifth Harmony
For the remote ops warriors.
- "Push It" - Salt-N-Pepa
When you’re streamlining processes and making things happen.
- "Let’s Get It Started" - The Black Eyed Peas
The official kick-off song for new initiatives.
- "Shake It Off" - Taylor Swift
For when a plan fails, and you need to bounce back.
- "The Gambler" - Kenny Rogers
Because knowing when to hold 'em, fold 'em, and walk away is key in ops.
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