Indeed, a study I conducted with academics from Masschusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania used actigraphs (devices that measure sleeping patterns in patients with sleep disorders) to monitor the sleep of a group of around 450 adults in Chennai, India. Sleep science has progressed greatly in recent years, with lab experiments confirming what many already suspected: insufficient sleep can cause issues with cognitive function and mental health. Other firms have installed lighting systems to regulate the sleep hormone melatonin, so employees find it easier to switch off when they finish work in the evening.īut the concept of “sleeping on the job” by building naps into the working day remains anathema to most companies – even if it boosts mental wellbeing or helps attract top talent. Nike’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, reportedly has rooms employees can use to nap. On an organisational level, some companies are aware of the benefits of a good night’s sleep. Analysis in 2018 by research organisation RAND Corporation suggests up to 3% of a country’s GDP could be lost due to lack of sleep. This includes nap pods, meditation rooms and massage chairs. After all, recent research has shown that more than a quarter of Generation Z workers – those born between 19 – seek out workplace benefits that help them cope with stress. Wellbeing at work is being taken more seriously by many businesses these days. Mattie Toma, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick
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