unicornnews: Workers need to sleep more, maybe

The Sleep Council (a body devoted to raising awareness of the importance of a good night’s sleep – no, really) has suggested that companies might get more from their employees if they let them work according to their body clocks – ie let them have a nap if they need one. In fact, a spokesperson for the group, Jessica Alexander, goes as far as to say employers could go one better, and work out different schedules for each different individual.

Commenting on the results of a recent survey, which found that tired workers are costing the UK economy millions each year, she commented: “I think what would be a much more [beneficial] thing for businesses to look at is finding out about their client’s sleep patterns and body clocks and when they are at their best and offering flexi hours in that sense”.

Sounds like a really good idea to me. But then, I’m really very tired.

Posted Wednesday July 16 2008 by Caro Moses