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Work Keeps Nearly Half of Workers Up at Night, According to New CareerBuilder SurveyCHICAGO and ATLANTA, March 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers beware: the switch to daylight savings time this weekend may result in more yawning in the office and a potential dip in productivity. According to a new survey from CareerBuilder, 1 in 4 workers (26 percent) feel they do not get enough sleep each night, and 60 percent of all workers say that a lack of sleep has negatively impacted their work. Ironically, nearly half of all workers (47 percent) say thinking about work keeps them up at night. Further, only 17 percent of all workers get at least eight hours of sleep a night— which can have a negative impact on productivity, among other factors. More than 3,600 workers across industries (including 3,411 in the private sector) participated in the nationwide survey, conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder from November 16 and December 6, 2016. While eight hours may be the doctor-recommended amount of sleep time each night, less than 1 in 5 workers (17 percent) say they actually reach this goal. Half of workers (52 percent) log an average of five to seven hours of sleep each night, while 6 percent average less than five hours per night. For some workers, hitting the snooze button in attempt to doze a little bit longer just doesn't cut it. One in five workers (22 percent) have called in sick for the purpose of getting extra sleep. "As Americans work extended hours, routinely take work home, and juggle two or more jobs on top of long commutes, sleep has become a casualty of the race for time," said Rosemary Haefner, chief human resources officer at CareerBuilder. "But lack of sleep undermines performance and can create a vicious cycle of working more hours to compensate for diminished productivity and having less time to sleep. Employers can take steps to make sure their workers are getting enough sleep, such as by tweaking night shift schedules or imposing limits on consecutive shifts. They can also have wellness initiatives that encourage workers to go to sleep at the same time every night and create a relxing bedroom environment." Skimping on Sleep Affects Your Work
A significant proportion of workers can't seem to escape work, even while they're sleeping. Sixty-five percent reported that they have dreamed about work at one time, with more than 1 in 10 (13 percent) saying it happens always or often. 10 Strange Work Dreams
Some are open to dreaming in the office: nearly 2 in 5 workers (38 percent) would take advantage of a designated "nap room" if offered at their place of work. But 94 percent of workers would not take a pay cut for the ability to go in two hours later. Survey Methodology About CareerBuilder® Media Contact To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/work-keeps-nearly-half-of-workers-up-at-night-according-to-new-careerbuilder-survey-300421321.html SOURCE CareerBuilder |