Many of us don't get enough sleep.
We've all had those days where by early afternoon our eyes are glazing over and the end of the day seems a long way off.
Several companies have recognised the challenges in having a tired workforce. Rather than expecting their workers to be at their desks for the full work day, organisations such as Google, Proctor and Gamble and The Huffington Post have now scheduled in 'nap-time' and think it has a real positive impact.
'Huffington Post founder and president Arianna Huffington used to think that working 24-7 was the only way to be productive, but learned the hard way that a midday nap can make a big difference. Five years ago, she fainted from exhaustion, ending up with a broken cheekbone and stitches -- and a newfound appreciation of how being sleep-deprived makes it harder to focus and function.'
“Sleep makes us more productive, creative, less stressed and much healthier and happier,’’ Huffington told TODAY. “Even a 20-minute nap in the middle of the day can make a huge difference. I grew up thinking that if you work around the clock, you are going to be more effective, and I realize that is not true.’’
Should more workplaces be supporting workers to have a nap at work?
Maybe the notion of sleeping on the job needs to be looked at from a different perspective?
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What do you think?
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