Sleep deprived workers are costing the UK economy nearly \u00a340 billion a year, a report has revealed.<\/p>\n
Researchers from Rand Europe say the calculation is based on tired employees being less productive or absent from work altogether.<\/p>\n
They said the loss equated to 1.86 per cent of economic growth.<\/p>\n
Sleep deprivation also affects the health of workers, says Rand Europe. Those sleeping less than six hours a night are 13 per cent more likely to die than those sleeping between seven and nine hours.<\/p>\n
The report calls on employers to recognise and promote the importance of sleep, even going as far as suggesting nap rooms for employees.<\/p>\n
It also said that they should discourage staff from \u201cextended use\u201d of electronic devices after working hours.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the report highlights the importance of good sleep etiquette, advising individuals to wake up at the same time each day and exercise during the day to improve their sleep.<\/p>\n
Marco Hafner, a research leader at Rand Europe and the report’s main author, said: \u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Hafner said small changes could make a big difference, saying if employees in the UK currently snoozing less than six hours a night increased this to between six and seven hours, it would add \u00a324 billion to the UK’s economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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