MetroNaps

Maintenance Management Limited (“MML”) is a leading facilities management company who provide the John Lewis Partnership with responsive support which ensures that every location can function safely and smoothly ensuring that systems stay on-line 24/7.

MML’s office is situated in Milton Keynes and houses 73 full time employees. MetroNaps were chosen as the preferred supplier to run fatigue assessments and fatigue prevention training for senior management, middle management and call centre  agents, the success of the seminars led to the installation of 2 EnergyPods for a 24 month period.

MML’s management team were extremely satisfied with the fatigue prevention and optimal performance seminars, noting that a high proportion of staff members had learnt something new to help manage their energy during the working day. As a result of the assessments findings MML have initiated further work to look at the shift scheduling and commuting times for staff.

Commenting on the partnership with MetroNaps Neil Harrison the company’s Operations Manager said, “maximising staff energy levels throughout the day has led to longer periods of concentration and focus at previously lull points in the day.”

Virgin Active is a leading health club operator renowned for customer service and a pioneering approach to holistic service provision. The refurbishment of the Broadgate facility provided an ideal opportunity to offer a new and unique service to its customers. Recognising that health encompasses body and mind Virgin Active installed 4 EnergyPods in a self-contained facility to offer members a dedicated rejuvenation facility.

With a customer base consisting of ‘City’ workers the EnergyPods have proven to be a popular way to recharge the batteries and help reduce stress. Since installation in November 2007 the EnergyPods have seen strong usage and an ever increasing legion of loyal users who value the benefits that accrue from a brief controlled rest.

Commenting on the partnership with MetroNaps Mark Connolly the General Manager at the Broadgate Club said, “Since launching the fantastic MetroNaps concept here at Virgin Active Broadgate, we have had nothing but positive feedback from our client base. Members are using the EnergyPods to recharge after a tough day in the office or in conjunction with their training programme to re-energise after a challenging workout. The facility allows them unrivalled relaxation and holistic benefits which is all part of their membership with us at Virgin Active”

March 2007 the National Tennis Centre (NTC) in Roehampton was formerly opened by Her Majesty The Queen. The state-of-the-art centre serves as the home of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), the governing body of tennis in Great Britain.

Dr Ann Quinn, Head of Sports Science at the LTA, made a request for one EnergyPod to be installed within the sports science suite for players to be able to harness the benefits that accrue from taking a controlled rest during the day.

Since installation the EnergyPod has proven a popular resource for players. After trying the EnergyPod former British number one Tim Henman was quoted as saying, “I was a bit sceptical but I thought I’d give it a go. After a couple of minutes wondering if it was all a bit of a mind game – bang – the next thing I knew I’d slept like a baby for 20 minutes! I’ll have to see if they make a portable one so I can take it on the road with me.”

Further co-operation between MetroNaps and the sports science team is planned with the possibility of a study analysing the effects of a controlled rest on afternoon performance and subsequent recovery.

Commenting on the partnership with MetroNaps, Dr. Karl Cooke, the LTA’s Pre & Post Performance Manager said, “Tennis players have very demanding schedules and our experience has been that many players benefit from additional sleep through strategically timed naps during a typical day. Napping has many benefits but the improvements in recovery, memory and learning have particular relevance to the work we are doing to support our best players.”