Devoted nap-takers explain benefits of sleeping on the job...
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AP Illustration/Annie Ng NEW YORK (AP) — They snooze in parking garages, on side streets before the afternoon school run, in nap pods rented by the hour or stretched out in bed while working from home. People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force.
AI Summary
Main Idea: More U.S. workers are taking short naps during the day and saying they help focus, energy, and creativity, even though sleeping on the job still carries a stigma.
Key Points:
- Sleep experts say short naps of about 15 to 20 minutes can improve alertness and memory without leaving people groggy.
- Many people nap because they are not getting enough sleep at night, often due to phones, screens, and late nights.
- Some companies now support napping with sleep pods or nap rooms, while many workplaces still discourage it.
- Napping is more accepted in some jobs, like nursing night shifts, but many workers still struggle to find a quiet place and time to rest.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
More workplace napping can help some workers,. It may also blur job boundaries and leave people groggy if naps are too long or too late.
Positive Impact
No clear positive impact identified.
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- Ben & JerryscompanyContextCandidate
Company cited for having a nap room at its headquarters and encouraging employee use.
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Sleep medicine program director quoted explaining nap length, timing, and sleep hygiene.
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University of Southern California lecturer quoted describing her own occasional napping habits.
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Founder of Champion the Cause quoted as a devoted nap-taker and example of workplace napping.
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Sleep and cognition center director quoted on the cognitive benefits and timing of naps.
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Employer of a quoted worker who describes taking daily naps while working from home.
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Research fellow quoted on study findings about optimal nap length and nighttime sleep.
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Company founded and led by Arianna Huffington, cited for its nap room and sleep advocacy.
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