Poor Sleeping Habits Lead to Less Productivity at Work
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Sleep conditions such as insomnia, narcolepsy, and others can severely impact a person’s work ethic. Most people know that getting less than eight to ten hours of sleep each night can affect one’s productivity at work the next day. When a person’s productivity levels are low, they’re less likely to deliver their best work.
A recent report shows that aside from low productivity levels, people who don’t get enough hours of sleep each night are more likely to develop chronic diseases and other health-related issues. Benefit News consulted Dr. Grandner, Casper’s sleep advisor, and the University of Arizona’s Director of Sleep and Health research program for more insight on the relationship between sleep and productivity at work.
Dr. Grandner made the following statement about the issue (via Benefit News)
“People who don’t get enough quality sleep are more likely to develop heart disease and diabetes, get sick more often and take longer to recover, develop depression or anxiety disorders, and tend not to live as long,” says Dr. Grandner. “Taking sleep more seriously not only leads to improvements in health and well-being, but it leads to better work outcomes.”
As mentioned earlier, poor sleeping habits can lead to worsened health outcomes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), insufficient sleep and sleep disorders are linked to diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity, and depression.
While it’s easy to recommend sleeping longer at night, some individuals need more guidance in developing an effective sleep routine they can abide by. Here are some tips on getting better sleep (via CDC):
Keep a consistent sleep schedule
Regularly exercise each day
Ensure the bedroom is quiet and dark
Remove potential distractions such as phones, TV, and computers from the bedroom
Use white noise or a sound machine
Avoid eating large meals and drinks containing caffeine close to bedtime
For employers, they can assist employees in improving their sleep habits by (via Limeade):
Creating a flexible schedule
Developing a fun sleep challenge
Implementing blue lighting in workspaces (Exposure to blue light during the day and less light at night can help sleep patterns)
Shortening the work week or limit working hours