{"id":2265,"date":"2024-02-16T06:25:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T06:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employeesmatter.co.uk\/?p=2265"},"modified":"2024-02-16T06:26:36","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T06:26:36","slug":"what-does-lack-of-sleep-actually-look-like-in-a-workplace-setting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/employeesmatter.co.uk\/what-does-lack-of-sleep-actually-look-like-in-a-workplace-setting\/","title":{"rendered":"What does lack of sleep actually look like in a workplace setting?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>World Sleep Day next is a perfect time to shine a spotlight on sleep, an often-overlooked aspect of workplace wellness.<\/p>\n<p>Some stark numbers to consider \u2013 1 in 3 people are affected by insomnia, 200,000 working days are lost in the UK every year due to insufficient sleep, and improved sleep is the biggest single contributor to living better, according to the UK Health Security Agency.<\/p>\n<p>But how do we know what lack of sleep actually looks like in a workplace setting?<\/p>\n<p>It might manifest in various ways, including reduced communication, declining performance, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, low mood, increased risk-taking, heightened reliance on caffeine, and ultimately, more frequent sickness and absenteeism from work.<\/p>\n<p>So what are the takeaways from a sleep session?<\/p>\n<p>Often people who struggle with sleep are not aware of the underlying causes.&nbsp; So understanding more about how sleep works can be hugely beneficial in addressing these issues.&nbsp; Sleep sessions can empower people by providing practical strategies and techniques to cultivate healthy sleep habits and routines, effectively manage stress to facilitate better sleep and encourage a more positive mindset around their sleep and consequently their overall health.<\/p>\n<p>Maryanne Taylor<br \/>\nFounder and Sleep Consultant<br \/>\nThe Sleep Works<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Sleep Day next is a perfect time to shine a spotlight on sleep, an often-overlooked aspect of workplace wellness. 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