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Key Takeaways
- Impact of Industry on Napping: The survey reveals that certain industries, such as technology and construction, are more prone to napping during work hours, with over 70% of respondents in these fields admitting to sleeping on the job. Conversely, industries like arts, entertainment, and recreation have a lower incidence of napping, possibly due to the freelance nature of work and the direct impact on personal earnings(Hyde, 2024).
- Napping Trends and Rules: Despite some companies encouraging napping on the job, a significant percentage of respondents across various industries stated that sleeping during work hours was strictly prohibited. Construction workers, tech industry employees, and those in government and public administration reported the highest rates of disapproval for napping at work. However, a notable portion of respondents also indicated that their employers allowed napping(Hyde, 2024).
- Sleep and Salary: The survey suggests a correlation between income level and the frequency of napping at work. Respondents with lower annual earnings reported taking more naps on average per month compared to those with higher incomes. This trend suggests that financial stability might influence the likelihood of napping during work hours, with lower-paid workers potentially struggling to get adequate sleep at home(Hyde, 2024).
For those who are prohibited from seeking a little shut-eye during working hours, you may be surprised to find that almost 50 percent of those caught sleeping on the job didn’t meet any repercussions. However, over 35 percent received a verbal warning, and 11 percent received a written warning(Hyde, 2024).
Relevance:
This article talks about the relationships between workers’ sleep at work and their workplace. The key takeaways excerpt I pasted from the article tells us that the industries like technology and construction, have a higher incidence of napping because of the amount of their work. So can we design something that can manage their energy levels without the need for sleep breaks? Also, there are many workplaces’ policies on napping, so how can we design something that doesn’t affect people’s efficiency in the workplace? It also mentions how sleep and salary connect. Is it possible to design something that can somehow control individuals’ sleeping schedules, reduce the need for napping, and help them manage their energy at work? I think all these points are worth thinking about and carry along to my conjectures that designing something can allow people to find a balance in energy management, and workspace rules and doesn’t affect their financials.
Reference:
Hyde, M. (2024, September 18). Sleeping at work. Amerisleep. https://amerisleep.com/blog/sleeping-at-work/
