The Economics of Sleep
Workplaces, Naps and Productivity
Some firms provide nap rooms and encourage reasonable hours, since tired workers make more errors and burn out faster.
Rest can raise output.
Long hours
Very long hours often bring diminishing returns.
Naps
Short naps improve alertness, and some workplaces have introduced nap rooms.
Burnout
Chronic exhaustion can lead to mistakes and turnover.
Culture
Celebrating overwork can hurt long-term performance.
A nap room
An office provides a quiet room where staff can rest for twenty minutes.
Believing longer hours always mean more output
Productivity per hour falls.
Key takeaways
- Long hours have diminishing returns.
- Naps help alertness.
- Burnout is costly.
- Culture matters.
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