Why Power Naps at Work Are Catching On

Fin D · Nov 16, 2010

http://health.yahoo.net/articles/sleep/why-power-naps-work-are-catching

Falling asleep on the job may be evolving into office protocol—not grounds for termination. A growing number of companies are recognizing the health benefits of a quick snooze, including increased alertness, enhanced brainpower , and fewer sick days. While naps aren't necessary for those who get the recommended eight hours of shut-eye at night, they may be key for those who skimp on sleep. "Most people don't get enough sleep," says Nancy Collop, president-elect of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. "And for those people, a nap will clearly help. The most important factor is duration, and it's well-accepted that short naps are good."
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"We have one guy who works here who likes to nap, and you'll walk by and he'll be lying down on a mat like a kid in nursery school," she says. Other companies, including British Airways, Nike, Pizza Hut, and Google, offer reclining chairs and "renewal rooms."
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Awesome. Been a firm believer in power naps. Its good to see that big companies are actually realizing they IMPROVE production and quality by allowing them.

MikeHoncho · Nov 16, 2010

You know, with the growing demand for their product worldwide, Nike should implement power-naps to increase employee efficiency /production in their sweat-shops abroad.

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