napping - Your Engagement Discussions - DPG Community2024-03-28T21:07:50Zhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/engagement-discussions/feed/tag/nappingHealth Check: what are ‘coffee naps’ and can they help you power through the day?https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/engagement-discussions/coffee-naps2017-05-30T13:36:41.000Z2017-05-30T13:36:41.000ZLucy Boltonhttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/LucyBolton<div><p>Ever heard of a "coffee nap"? </p>
<p>Take a look at this infographic which explains what a coffee nap is, and the benefits of taking one.</p>
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<p>Coffee naps make for productive afternoons. Anybody else planning to create a nap room in the office? </p>
<p></p></div>National Napping Day: Why does it matter?https://community.dpgplc.co.uk/engagement-discussions/national-napping-day-why-does-it-matter2017-03-14T14:08:35.000Z2017-03-14T14:08:35.000ZAdy Howeshttps://community.dpgplc.co.uk/members/AdyHowes<div><div class="highlight-text">Yesterday was National Napping Day and for those of you that think it’s just another irrelevant ‘national’ day, here’s why there is more to it.</div>
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<p><strong>The impact of sleep deprivation</strong></p>
<p>According to a study by <a href="http://www.rand.org/news/press/2016/11/30/index1.html">RAND Europe</a>, sleep deprivation amongst employees is costing the UK’s economy up to £40 billion a year. The researchers found that lack of sleep leads to a higher mortality risk and lower levels of productivity throughout the workforce.</p>
<p>The study titled ‘Why Sleep Matters – The Economic Costs of Insufficient Sleep’, revealed that the UK loses over 200,000 working days each year due to sleep deprivation. This occurs through absenteeism levels, presenteeism issues and a lack of motivation.</p>
<p>Marco Hafner, a research leader at RAND Europe and the report’s main author, commented: “Our study shows that the effects from a lack of sleep are massive. Sleep deprivation not only influences an individual’s health and wellbeing but has a significant impact on a nation’s economy, with lower productivity levels and a higher mortality risk among workers.”</p>
<p>“Improving individual sleep habits and duration has huge implications, with our research showing that simple changes can make a big difference. For example, if those who sleep under six hours a night increase their sleep to between six and seven hours a night, this could add £24 billion to the UK economy.”</p>
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<h3>Sleep deprivation amongst employees is costing the UK’s economy up to £40 billion a year</h3>
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<p><strong>Around the world</strong></p>
<p>RAND Europe’s research found that:</p>
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<li>The U.S has the biggest financial losses (up to $411 billion) and most working days lost (1.2 million)</li>
<li>Japan is second (up to $138 billion, with around 600,000 working days being lost overall)</li>
<li>Germany is third (up to $60 billion, with just over 200,000 working days being lost).</li>
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<p>Canada appeared to be the nation with the best sleep outcomes, but still has significant financial and productivity losses ($21.4 billion, with around 80,000 working days being lost overall).</p>
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<p>Sleep deprivation has the potential to significantly impact productivity and it appears that’s why companies such as Google, PwC and Uber have dedicated napping rooms – or as we like to call them – napping pods.</p>
<p>So what needs to be done to get the most of your nap? The National Sleep Foundation suggests:</p>
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<li>For short-term alertness, a 20-30 minute nap is recommended to help without leaving that groggy feeling.</li>
<li>Make sure the place to sleep has a good room temperature and limits noise and light coming in.</li>
<li>Don’t nap too late in the day or it will start to impact your nighttime sleep.</li>
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<p>It seems to us that this almost proves a need for napping pods in offices. As if you needed any more convincing to get that extra 20 minutes of shut eye, we certainly don’t!</p>
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<p><span>This blog was original posted by Sonia Rach, blogger and employee happiness evangelist at </span><a href="https://www.perkbox.com/uk/2017/03/13/national-napping-day-matter/" target="_blank">Perkbox</a><span>.</span></p>
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