Chorus Sleep (YC W’21)

Gallup's recent findings highlight an important trend: Americans are losing sleep. This revelation underscores not just personal health issues, but a burgeoning challenge within the workplace. Notably, women under 50 years old are disproportionately affected, which ties into significant diversity implications—including the cascading impacts that poor sleep can have on promotion rates, pay equity, and more. At Chorus Sleep (YC W’21) Sleep, we recognize the profound impact that poor sleep can have on both productivity and overall employee well-being. Gallup’s research serves as a motivating call to employers about the importance of prioritizing employee health—particularly sleep—as a fundamental pillar of workplace wellness. We believe that comprehensive sleep improvement solutions like Chorus Sleep can play a pivotal role in addressing these issues. By offering Chorus Sleep as an employee benefit, employers can actively contribute to better sleep habits, reduced stress levels, and improved health outcomes for their teams. Shout out to Cory Rose and Stephanie Brazil at The Aspen Group for their strategic leadership in recognizing the importance of sleep health. Their commitment to prioritizing an inclusive approach enhances both employee well-being and productivity. https://lnkd.in/geYej4Dp  #Sleep #InclusiveWellness #TotalRewards #Benefits #Inclusivity #EmployeeBenefits

Experts agree that a key element in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives includes addressing and supporting race-based stress. An important race-based stressor is poor sleep. Research shows that women and Black individuals are twice as likely to experience insomnia and poor sleep compared to men and white individuals, indicating a deeper issue than simple tiredness. These disparities extend to health and workplace effectiveness, contributing to broader inequities in promotion rates, compensation, and more. In our latest Chorus Sleep (YC W’21) blog, we explore the intersection between DEIB and our fundamental need for sleep, offering five actionable steps leaders can take to foster meaningful change. If you’re a leader or a soon-to-be leader, hopefully these findings can help. If you’ve been in the game for some time, I’d love to open the conversation. **What strategies have you or your organization implemented to support sleep wellness or general wellness within the context of DEIB? ** How can we further promote inclusive wellness practices in our workplaces? https://lnkd.in/gGYDTqwT #DEIB #Sleep #InclusiveWellness #TotalRewards #Benefits #Inclusivity #EmployeeBenefits

I recently had the pleasure of talking with long-time benefits and health expert Jessica DePhillips. Jessica is an amazing female leader who recently left Mercer after 17 years to start her own firm, Ascending 360. So first, I'd like to celebrate her as an example of women believing in themselves and taking risks. Secondly, I'm thrilled to say that Chorus Sleep (YC W’21) is partnering with Jessica and Ascending 360 to help employees be their absolute best, starting with quality sleep. In our catch-up last week, Jessica mentioned "the wisdom of listening to your body." She told me about a morning she decided to skip yoga at 5:30 AM to get some extra sleep, emphasizing how important she knew it was to how she'd feel and perform later that day. She joked: "What would Ali do?" I laughed and appreciated the nod to our mission at Chorus, but her decision underscores a big shift we're starting to see around the importance of sleep, not just for the individual but within the workplace, too. It's staggering that more than half of us struggle with sleep each week. And while we know how important sleep is, sometimes we need permission to prioritize it. Well, consider this your permission :) Go ahead, listen to your body. Treat yourself to an early night or unwind with a book before bed. Your well-being is a gift to your family, colleagues, and, most importantly, yourself. If your organization could use a knowledgeable benefits consultant who truly understands the value of holistic employee health, connect with Jessica through Ascending 360's website: https://lnkd.in/gEkssQeX You can also contact us directly at Chorus Sleep to learn more about our sleep-focused employee benefit: https://lnkd.in/g2wrH45q Thank you to our wonderful partner, Stephanie Brazil, for introducing us to Jessica!

I recently had the pleasure of talking with long-time benefits and health expert Jessica DePhillips. Jessica is an amazing female leader who recently left Mercer after 17 years to start her own firm, Ascending 360. So first, I'd like to celebrate her as an example of women believing in themselves and taking risks. Secondly, I'm thrilled to say that Chorus Sleep (YC W’21) is partnering with Jessica and Ascending 360 to help employees be their absolute best, starting with quality sleep. In our catch-up last week, Jessica mentioned "the wisdom of listening to your body." She told me about a morning she decided to skip yoga at 5:30 AM to get some extra sleep, emphasizing how important she knew it was to how she'd feel and perform later that day. She joked: "What would Ali do?" I laughed and appreciated the nod to our mission at Chorus, but her decision underscores a big shift we're starting to see around the importance of sleep, not just for the individual but within the workplace, too. It's staggering that more than half of us struggle with sleep each week. And while we know how important sleep is, sometimes we need permission to prioritize it. Well, consider this your permission :) Go ahead, listen to your body. Treat yourself to an early night or unwind with a book before bed. Your well-being is a gift to your family, colleagues, and, most importantly, yourself. If your organization could use a knowledgeable benefits consultant who truly understands the value of holistic employee health, connect with Jessica through Ascending 360's website: https://lnkd.in/gEkssQeX You can also contact us directly at Chorus Sleep to learn more about our sleep-focused employee benefit: https://lnkd.in/g2wrH45q Thank you to our wonderful partner, Stephanie Brazil, for introducing us to Jessica!

As we approach 2024, change is inevitable - some expected, some not. In our latest Sleep & Leadership installment, we explore how quality sleep is a key tool for leaders to navigate these shifts. Check it out below and stay tuned for our next discussion on how sleep impacts building trust in leadership. https://lnkd.in/g9fse3Y3 --  About Chorus Sleep (YC W’21): At Chorus, we specialize in enhancing workplace productivity and well-being through a unique combination of sleep-improvement for employees and advanced analytics tools for HR leaders. 🤝 Ready to empower your team with better sleep and deeper insights in the new year? Let's connect! #hr #business #work #leadership #employeeengagement #employeeexperience #employeeretention #mentalhealth #burnout #planning #Sleep #Wellbeing #productivity #effectiveness #trust #navigatingchange #leadershipskills