MetroNaps

Napping Gets a Nod at the Workplace. Companies are encouraging employees to snooze at work—& boost their productivity: http://tiny.cc/jxoup
Tue, Aug 31st 2010, 15:44 via web

Stunning example of 2 EnergyPod rooms at The Richmond Group (Bournemouth) see the pictures on our blog page http://metronapsuk.blogspot.com/
Tue, Aug 31st 2010, 15:43 via web

> 60% of aussies believe a lunchtime nap makes them more produtive & 1 in 3 have taken a sick day to catch up on sleep: http://tiny.cc/zxgt1
Tue, Aug 31st 2010, 15:40 via web

Emirates - a campaign has been launched advising the risks of tired driving during Ramadan. Last year there were 239 accidents & 16 deaths.
Tue, Aug 31st 2010, 12:21 via web

Accountemps survey of 150 senior managers show staff productivity at worst in afternoon. 26% say it's 12 to 2pm, 28% 2 to 4pm & 32% 4 to 6pm
Tue, Aug 31st 2010, 12:02 via web

Back to school - guide to healthy sleep duration by age. Ages 3-5: 11-13 hours. Ages 7-12: 10-11 hours. Teenagers: 8 1/2-10 hours.
Tue, Aug 31st 2010, 11:58 via web

Pope's UK visit has specific times set aside to allow him to racharge by taking an afternoon nap.
Fri, Aug 20th 2010, 17:59 via web

(US) Worker physical & mental wellbeing impacted by long commutes (>90 minutes). Cholesterol, stress, fatigue, back and neck pain increases.
Fri, Aug 20th 2010, 12:55 via web

Poor sleep may increase the risk of cancer due to increases in the 'stress' hormone cortisol & reduction in levels of the hormone melatonin.
Fri, Aug 20th 2010, 12:51 via web

Interesting study on call centre workers in the Philippines. Lack of sleep & fatigue plague call center workers - http://tiny.cc/wjwdx
Wed, Aug 4th 2010, 11:45 via web

Hindustan Times. May's Mangalore air crash - cause linked to error due to pilot fatigue, which accounts for up to 78% of such disasters.
Tue, Jul 27th 2010, 18:07 via web

Complaints of worker fatigue ignored (an Indian Commissioner of rail safety). "Human Failure" seen as reason behind Monday's Sainthia crash.
Thu, Jul 22nd 2010, 10:46 via web

MetroNaps makes it to the regional final of @The_Pitch 2010 - a competition to find Britain's best new business last week.
Mon, Jul 19th 2010, 19:10 via web

McGraw-Hill asked staff if there were more hours in the day what would you do? The overwhelming majority chose sleep. http://tiny.cc/3xmp1
Mon, Jul 19th 2010, 19:07 via web

Travelodge - civil servants most sleep deprived UK workers averaging 5 hrs 53 mins a night. Bankers (6h8m) & factory workers (6h20mn) next.
Fri, Jul 9th 2010, 10:31 via web

Sensible! US NTSB appoints fatigue expert - Dr Mark Rosekind (formerly of NASA) - as a member of the board.
Mon, Jul 5th 2010, 15:04 via web

FT Techblog reporter sees good demand for the MetroNaps EnergyPod at Google's HQ. Read 40 Googlewinks http://tiny.cc/cuz1t
Fri, Jun 18th 2010, 12:55 via web

Ipsos study for BITC showed improved shareholder returns for comapnies who actively improved staff wellbeing and workplace health.
Fri, Jun 11th 2010, 17:31 via web

180 days sickness last year costing economy £17bn (CBI & Pfizer). 15% were 'sickies' costing £2.5bn. Back pain & mental health main reasons.
Fri, Jun 11th 2010, 17:19 via web

Loudhouse & Thales research. Increased training equals better performance. Cut training and performance declines http://tiny.cc/ju82y.
Fri, Jun 11th 2010, 17:15 via web