Work and Sleep: Research Insights for the Workplace

Author : "Julian Barling (Borden Chair of Leadership, Borden Chair of Leadership, Queen's University's Scho

Hardback

Published : Thursday 23 June 2016

ISBN : 9780190217662

Price : €98.80

Description

Written by organizational psychologists for organizational leaders and HR specialists, Work and Sleep: Research Insights for the Workplace discusses the nature of sleep disorders, and how disrupted sleep affects everyday workplace issues and experiences.

Sleep disorders and disruptions are commonly associated with negative mood, hostility, poor concentration, and ego depletion. And while researchers have long investigated the widespread negative effects of shift work on individuals, the knowledge derived from these studies is rather limited to those with non-linear work schedules. However, whether employees are clocking in a normal 9-5 or trudging through the graveyard shift, sleep is a crucial activity for us all. If the quantity and quality of our sleeping patterns are disrupted, the consequences affect not only the employee but for the organization they work for, as well. Work and Sleep: Research Insights for the Workplace addresses the effects of sleep on employee and organizational functioning, and the impact of common work experiences on a night's rest. With a team of influential organizational psychologists at the helm, the editors lead a group of expert contributors as they each explore the issues that, regardless of industry, matter in work force well-being today.

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