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Expert comment on power naps at work –
An online poll has found support among employers for afternoon naps, with 40 per
cent of respondents believing a snooze in the afternoon would boost productivity
among staff.
Studies have shown a 30-40 minute afternoon nap could make workers more
efficient in the afternoon.
The Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry poll showed a
further 31 per cent of respondents thought afternoon naps had merit, but could not
envisage how they could be implemented in a workplace.
What does the research show about fatigue and productivity?
What is the experience in countries that have a culture of afternoon siestas?
What are the risks of creating facilities for power naps at work?
Dr Antony Young is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University.
He is an expert in workplace policies and behaviour, including business ethics.
Dr Young researches in psychology issues related to workplace behaviour and
business ethics.
He is available for comment on issues related to workplace power naps.
For interviews: RMIT University’s Dr Antony Young, 0404 869 281.
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Kaszubska, (03) 9925 3176 or 0417 510 735.
21 October, 2009
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