Dive Brief:
- Employees seeking to boost their productivity at work should take a nap. Yes, sleeping on the job can be a good thing, according to a new study.
- University of Michigan researchers found that taking a nap may be an effective strategy to counteract impulsive behavior and to boost tolerance for frustration, as reported by Michigan News.
- Napping, the researchers say, can be a cost-efficient and easy strategy to increase workplace safety. In other words, employers may find their employees more productive when the workplace has nap pods in the workplace or extended break times are offered.
Dive Insight:
Combined with previous research demonstrating the negative effects of sleep deprivation, results from this latest study indicate that staying awake for an extended period of time hinders people from controlling negative emotional responses, said Jennifer Goldschmied, the study's lead author.
"Our results suggest that napping may be a beneficial intervention for individuals who may be required to remain awake for long periods of time by enhancing the ability to persevere through difficult or frustrating tasks," Goldschmied, a doctoral student in the Department of Psychology, told Michigan News.
Looks like HR may want to consider some sofa shopping and a new napping benefit.
