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World Sleep Day - Today, we recognise the vital role sleep plays in maintaining a healthy mindset, lifestyle, and overall wellbeing. Sleep fuels our ability to function effectively when awake—it's truly the foundation of our vitality. For businesses across all sectors, ensuring staff members are well-rested is paramount. This is especially crucial in roles involving heavy machinery or shift work. If you notice signs of tiredness or fatigue among your team, prioritise assessing the safety of their tasks to prevent accidents. Fatigue, often caused by prolonged physical or mental exertion, inadequate rest, or irregular sleep patterns, not only impairs cognitive function and decision-making but also significantly increases the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace. Get in touch if you would like some guidance and assistance with risk assessments in your workplace.

World Sleep Day!  It's easy to stay up late, working to meet deadlines in the hope that you'll be more productive. Did you know that Sleeping 7–8 hours per night increases productivity by 20%, while sleeping fewer than 5 hours decreases productivity by 29%? On average, people who have poor sleep, lose 7.2 hours of productivity/week and 38% of workers report feeling tired at work. This can lead to higher risks of workplace accidents and decreased productivity. Our Vitality Hub wellbeing platform, enables employees to track their sleep, and offers suggestions on how the individual can have a higher quality of sleep. With daily check in questions like how many hours did you sleep, did you darken your room or remove devices from your room to improve sleep quality, employees can create new healthy sleeping habits. https://lnkd.in/g7vynwqd

Prioritising Employee Well-being: Promoting Better Sleep this Sleep Awareness Week As we delve deeper into the age of productivity and efficiency, one crucial aspect often gets overlooked: sleep. Sleep is not merely a period of rest; it's a fundamental pillar of well-being that significantly influences our physical health, mental acuity, and overall productivity. However, amidst demanding work schedules and bustling lifestyles, achieving quality sleep can become elusive for many individuals. As an employer, fostering a culture that values and prioritises the health and well-being of your employees can lead to numerous benefits, including increased productivity, enhanced morale, and reduced absenteeism. With Sleep Awareness Week upon us, there's no better time to explore proactive measures to support your team in getting a better night's sleep. Read our 7 tips to priortising Employee sleep. https://lnkd.in/eVRHxXiN

At Gewardz Health, we believe that the well-being of individuals within any organisation is paramount. As we embark on our weekly sleep routine challenge, aiming for at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night, it's vital to remember how the well-being of each member contributes to the overall success of the organisation. 🛌💤 Here are our top tips for achieving a good night's sleep: 1. Maintain a Consistent Sleep Schedule: Try to head to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. 🔄 2. Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Develop a pre-sleep routine that helps you wind down, like reading a book or taking a warm bath. 🛁📚 3. Optimise Your Sleep Environment: Ensure your bedroom is cool, quiet, and dark. Invest in a comfortable mattress and pillows. 🛏️🌙 4. Limit Exposure to Screens: Avoid screens from phones, tablets, or TVs at least an hour before bed. The blue light can interfere with your sleep. 📵📱 5. Be Mindful of Food and Drink: Avoid heavy meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime as they can disrupt sleep. 🥗☕🚫 6. Get Regular Exercise: Daily physical activity can promote better sleep, just avoid vigorous exercise right before bed. 🏋️♂️🏃♀️ 7. Manage Stress and Anxiety: Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation or deep breathing exercises to help calm your mind. 🧘♂️🧘♀️ Achieving a good night's sleep is crucial for both physical and mental wellness. Let's work together to foster a healthier and more productive environment for everyone. Reach out to us today to see how we can support your organisation's wellness journey. 💪💚 #PeopleFirst #WorkplaceWellness #GewardzHealth #SleepRoutineChallenge #BetterSleepBetterLife

At Gewardz Health, we believe that the well-being of individuals within any organisation is paramount. As we embark on our weekly sleep routine challenge, aiming for at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night, it's vital to remember how the well-being of each member contributes to the overall success of the organisation. 🛌💤 Here are our top tips for achieving a good night's sleep: 1. Maintain a Consistent Sleep Schedule: Try to head to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. 🔄 2. Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Develop a pre-sleep routine that helps you wind down, like reading a book or taking a warm bath. 🛁📚 3. Optimise Your Sleep Environment: Ensure your bedroom is cool, quiet, and dark. Invest in a comfortable mattress and pillows. 🛏️🌙 4. Limit Exposure to Screens: Avoid screens from phones, tablets, or TVs at least an hour before bed. The blue light can interfere with your sleep. 📵📱 5. Be Mindful of Food and Drink: Avoid heavy meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime as they can disrupt sleep. 🥗☕🚫 6. Get Regular Exercise: Daily physical activity can promote better sleep, just avoid vigorous exercise right before bed. 🏋️♂️🏃♀️ 7. Manage Stress and Anxiety: Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation or deep breathing exercises to help calm your mind. 🧘♂️🧘♀️ Achieving a good night's sleep is crucial for both physical and mental wellness. Let's work together to foster a healthier and more productive environment for everyone. Reach out to us today to see how we can support your organisation's wellness journey. 💪💚 #PeopleFirst #WorkplaceWellness #GewardzHealth #SleepRoutineChallenge #BetterSleepBetterLife

World Sleep Day - Today, we recognise the vital role sleep plays in maintaining a healthy mindset, lifestyle, and overall well-being. Sleep fuels our ability to function effectively when awake—it's truly the foundation of our vitality. Some statistics show that sleep deprivation in the UK workforce costs the economy £40.2 billion in loss of productivity and it is estimated this will steadily rise to £47 billion by 2030. Sleep loss or deprivation is linked directly to stress and mental health/well-being issues; looking after the well-being of your employees is important for a healthy and happy workforce. With that in mind, the NHS and Sleep Charities promote this day as a way to raise awareness and assist people who have trouble getting to and maintaining a healthy sleeping pattern. They advise the following steps; 1. Have a good sleep routine (sleep hygiene) 2. Relax, unwind and try meditation to help you sleep 3. Try mindfulness for sleep 4. Create the right sleep environment 5. Do not force sleep 6. Improve sleep through diet and exercise Check out the NHS site for further details - Fall asleep faster and sleep better - Every Mind Matters - NHS (link in the comments) Fatigue, often caused by prolonged physical or mental exertion, inadequate rest, or irregular sleep patterns, not only impairs cognitive function and decision-making but also significantly increases the risk of accidents and injuries in the workplace. For businesses across all sectors, ensuring staff members are well-rested is paramount. This is especially crucial in roles involving heavy machinery or shift work. If you notice signs of tiredness or fatigue among your team, prioritise assessing the safety of their tasks to prevent accidents. Get in touch if you would like some guidance and assistance with risk assessments in your workplace. But most importantly, stay well everyone! #worldsleepday #healthandsafety #smebusiness

At Gewardz Health, we believe that the well-being of individuals within any organisation is paramount. As we embark on our weekly sleep routine challenge, aiming for at least 7-8 hours of sleep each night, it's vital to remember how the well-being of each member contributes to the overall success of the organisation. 🛌💤 Here are our top tips for achieving a good night's sleep: 1. Maintain a Consistent Sleep Schedule: Try to head to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. 🔄 2. Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine: Develop a pre-sleep routine that helps you wind down, like reading a book or taking a warm bath. 🛁📚 3. Optimise Your Sleep Environment: Ensure your bedroom is cool, quiet, and dark. Invest in a comfortable mattress and pillows. 🛏️🌙 4. Limit Exposure to Screens: Avoid screens from phones, tablets, or TVs at least an hour before bed. The blue light can interfere with your sleep. 📵📱 5. Be Mindful of Food and Drink: Avoid heavy meals, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime as they can disrupt sleep. 🥗☕🚫 6. Get Regular Exercise: Daily physical activity can promote better sleep, just avoid vigorous exercise right before bed. 🏋️♂️🏃♀️ 7. Manage Stress and Anxiety: Practice relaxation techniques such as meditation or deep breathing exercises to help calm your mind. 🧘♂️🧘♀️ Achieving a good night's sleep is crucial for both physical and mental wellness. Let's work together to foster a healthier and more productive environment for everyone. Reach out to us today to see how we can support your organisation's wellness journey. 💪💚 #PeopleFirst #WorkplaceWellness #GewardzHealth #SleepRoutineChallenge #BetterSleepBetterLife

Happy World Sleep Day! Did you know that sleep is not just a time of rest, but a crucial period during which your body repairs, regenerates, and recharges? From boosting your immune system and improving productivity at work to diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles, the benefits of prioritizing sleep are truly remarkable. This #WorldSleepDay, we encourage you to really commit to giving sleep the attention it deserves and celebrate the transformative impact of a good night’s rest on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Our recent client newsletter was all about optimizing sleep and featured some great tips for overcoming sleep disruptions, courtesy of Dr. Kayleigh-Ann Clegg, Clinical Psychologist at CloudMD. Here are a few of her pointers: ✔️Don’t panic! Sleep is a pretty self-regulating process and minor disruptions will often resolve themselves. Fixating on sleep issues can actually make the problem worse. ✔️Practice healthy sleep habits, like maintaining a regular sleep schedule, keeping your bedroom conducive to sleep, minimizing disruptors like caffeine, alcohol, screen time before bed. ✔️Keep your stress levels in check. When you’re stressed out, chemicals and hormones (like cortisol) are working overtime, putting your body in the exact opposite state of what you need for sleep. Protect your personal time and resist the urge to work overtime or answer after-hours emails, for your own benefit and your colleagues’. ✔️Seek support. If you’re finding that nothing is helping to resolve your sleep troubles, consider talking to a professional to help figure out what might be going on. If you’re a CloudMD client or member (Humanacare, Kii, MindBeacon), remember, your workplace wellness program gives you access to an extensive network of experts who can help with sleep and more. Not a CloudMD client? Find out how we can help support the mental and physical well-being of employees across your organization: https://hubs.ly/Q02pBh4J0 Wishing you all a healthy, restful sleep! 💤 #SleepAwareness #HealthyHabits #Wellness #EmployeeWellBeing #CloudMD

The Importance of Proper Sleep for Night Shift Workers Working the night shift can be challenging, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy sleep schedule. Proper sleep is crucial for maintaining productivity and overall health. Lack of sleep not only impacts your performance but can also have specific detrimental effects on your eyesight and can lead to frequent headaches. Why Proper Sleep is Essential? Cognitive Function: Good sleep improves memory, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Physical Health: Adequate sleep boosts the immune system, reduces chronic illness risk, and maintains a healthy weight. Mental Health: Sleep deprivation leads to mood swings, irritability, and depression. Effects of Sleep Deprivation Eyesight: Lack of sleep strains your eyes, leading to blurred vision and difficulty focusing. Headaches: Sleep deprivation triggers headaches, including migraines, affecting performance. Long-term Eye Health: Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to severe issues like glaucoma. Tips for Better Sleep Sleep Environment: Use blackout curtains, earplugs, or white noise machines to create a dark, quiet space. Consistent Schedule: Go to bed and wake up at the same time daily. Limit Caffeine and Screens: Avoid caffeine and screen time before bed. Take Naps: Short naps can boost alertness but avoid long naps near bedtime. Prioritize Sleep: Communicate your sleep schedule to family and friends for support. Proper sleep is vital for night shift workers to maintain health, protect eyesight, and prevent headaches. Prioritize your sleep to improve your quality of life and work performance. #NightShift #SleepHealth #SleepDeprivation #WorkLifeBalance #HealthyLiving #EyeHealth #HeadachePrevention #Productivity #MentalHealth #CognitiveFunction #PhysicalWellbeing #EmployeeWellness #SleepTips #ShiftWork #WorkSmart #HealthAndWellness

Did you know that improving sleep quality can dramatically enhance work performance? Companies are now offering sleep wellness programs to tackle burnout and fatigue: Sleep seminars to teach better sleep hygiene 🛌 Flexible work hours to support natural sleep cycles ⏰ Access to sleep-tracking devices to build awareness 📱 Prioritizing sleep is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for peak productivity and mental clarity. How are you helping your team rest better? #SleepWellness #CorporateHealth #EmployeeProductivity