Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Sleeping at work -- more of us are doing it


Story Highlights
Survey: One-third of workers reported falling asleep on the job

Some companies offer workers a nap room or free fruit

Tired workers cost $100 billion in lost productivity, health care costs, absenteeism

To sleep better, have before-bed routine, cool bedroom, avoid caffeine after lunch

My take: I know that I have caught a z or two at work, but not the mouth-open-snoring-almost fall out the chair somebody save me-type sleep in the picture. At a previous job, a co-worker and I would alternate (lunch breaks) naps in the lobby. Then there was the occasional car nap with the cell phone alarm. All else fails, go outside (hot or cold) and let the weather wake you up.

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