Sleeping At Work

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In Asian nations like Japan, for example, it is very much acceptable to take a nap on the job as long as you put it back.

Can You Get Fired For Falling Asleep At Work? Depending on the circumstances, sleeping on the job could be considered gross misconduct. This means that it could result in disciplinary action such as termination of the contract, depending on the severity of the situation.

It's Not Always Wrong to Nap In the Office — But You'll Want to Ask These 3 Questions First https://fairygodboss.com/career-topics/sleeping-at-work

Sleeping at work isn't always bad. Here's when it can be good – and when you can and can't discipline employees for it. Sleeping at work can boost employees' attention, memory, and perseverance. Employees who get good sleep work faster, make fewer errors and do it all without reaching emotional extremes.

Asleep on the Job: When to Discipline, When to Accommodate https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/employee-relations/pag…

I’ve known many people who take a 15-30 minute Power Nap and swear by its positive effects, improving cognitive function, reducing stress, more patience and efficiency and generally feeling better. 

Nap Time? Sleeping at Work Boosts Productivity https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/8165-sleeping-at-work.html

Do you Power Nap?

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“In Japan, napping at work won't get you fired. In fact, taking time out for a snooze is seen as honorable and a sign of diligence by employers.”

I had first-hand experience working in Vietnam. We would have a 30 min nap after our lunch. Made a world of a difference around productivity & having more energy/patience for when you would return home to your family 💡