Sleep and Wellbeing
March 14 is World Sleep Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about sleep-related issues and promoting the importance of quality sleep for physical and mental health.
Sleep is essential for health and wellbeing. It supports nearly every system in the body. The rejuvenation provided by sleep is vital for our cardiovascular and immune systems, as well as our ability to think clearly, learn new information, and manage our emotions.
Sleep deprivation
Did you know that 1 in 3 adults suffer from insomnia? This means that a significant portion of your workforce might be struggling to get the rest they need. Most of us need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep a night. Is your workforce getting enough rest?
A lack of sleep can impact on decision-making, creativity, safety, productivity, and competitiveness. Stress, poor job design, blurring the line too much between home and work life, and not allowing enough time for rest breaks can negatively impact the quantity and quality of an employee's sleep, affecting their ability to recover well and perform at their best.
Poor sleep on a regular basis can also impact on our overall health and wellbeing, including increasing the risk of being overweight, developing heart disease and diabetes. It can also increase the risk of mental health problems, and leave people feeling more irritable, anxious and depressed.
Useful toolkits and resources
Taking practical steps to support sleep and recovery in the workplace makes good business sense. Business in the Community have created a useful sleep and recovery toolkit, containing information, resources, and practical actions.
The toolkit can help you create an environment where employees understand the importance of sleep and recovery and are able to make healthier choices at work and at home.
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