To quantify, most people need at least eight hours of sleep, but are only getting seven. Not only is sleep necessary, but it can be of tangible benefit to both employers and their employees. For ironically, while workers try to spend more time at work to do the job well, what they really often need is just a good night's sleep. The Consequences of Sleep Deprivation Dr. James Maas, author of Power Sleep , compares sleep deprivation to a credit card. But at some point you'll get the wake- up call that you've reached your credit limit, or your sleep deficit has been exceeded.
Doctors seem to think it can.
Sleepy workers are not eager workers. Even missing a few hours of sleep makes it harder to keep track of details that are crucial to optimal business performance. In recognition of the value of sleep, some overseas negotiation contracts currently require that the visiting negotiator must first overcome the fuzziness and headaches caused by jet lag before any meetings take place. The Gallup Survey reveals the startling fact that an alarming 95 percent of sleep disorders go undiagnosed. Warning signs include morning headaches, memory loss, hypertension, water retention and weight gain.