Sleep

When you think workplace safety, sleep is probably not the first thing that comes to mind.

But consider its implications. Without enough sleep, your employees face all kinds of problems at work and at home. They struggle to focus, their health may suffer, and they probably experience stress more acutely.

Moodiness and fatigue may make it hard … Continue Reading »

Everyone knows the value of a good night’s sleep, but the power of quality sleep may be even more important than we realize.

New research published in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association, shows that quality of sleep can have an effect on blood pressure. The study found that men who experienced low-quality sleep, in … Continue Reading »

Aah, the weekend. Time to relax, indulge, stay up late and sleep later … or maybe not.

Sure, it’s nice (and necessary) to have a break from the daily grind. It gives people time to catch up on life outside the office, to engage in family time and leisure activities, as well as take care of … Continue Reading »

Here’s yet another reason to encourage your workers to get a good night’s sleep: It could help them control their weight.

New research shows that daytime sleepiness may play a role in the brain’s inhibitory function when presented with images of tempting, fattening foods. In the workplace, this suggests that a sleepy worker may be less … Continue Reading »

Your employees (and you) stand to lose more than just a good night’s sleep if they don’t mind their circadian rhythms.

This mechanism, commonly referred to as the body’s internal clock, is responsible for sleep/wake cycles. Research indicates that out-of-sync circadian rhythms are linked to increased risk of health problems such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, … Continue Reading »

People who sleep well and have low levels of stress may have a better shot at dropping unwanted pounds.

In a recent Kaiser Permanente study published in The International Journal of Obesity, good sleep and low stress levels boosted participants’ chances of success in reaching their goal of losing at least 10 pounds.

Good sleep was defined … Continue Reading »

Nothing can suck the well of productivity dry quite as quickly or completely as fatigue.

Workers who are mentally, emotionally, or physically drained tend to become drains themselves: on your company’s checkbook. Because they struggle to remain alert and focused on the job, the quality and quantity of their work is likely to suffer.

Not only that, … Continue Reading »

Sleepy workers are a drain on productivity, but the consequences of sleep deprivation can be far more serious.

Whether sleep problems arise due to shift work disorder, stress, a medical problem, or some other cause, no employer can afford to ignore the issue.

That’s because the risk of errors, accidents, and injuries increases dramatically when your employees … Continue Reading »

As your employees filter back to work after the holidays, it may take some time for them to get back into the swing of things.

While that’s to be expected after a brief respite from the daily grind, you need to keep an eye out for certain signs that may mean your employees have bigger problems … Continue Reading »

Monday mornings get a bad rap.

After two full days of relaxation, many people return to work not recharged and ready to take on a new week but dragging, drained, or even depressed.

Those so-called Monday blues can set the tone for the entire office and affect the quality of your employees’ work.

How do your staff members … Continue Reading »