Its Time for a Wake-Up Call

Its Time for a Wake-Up CallIts Time for a Wake-Up CallMost professionals say theyre often tired on the job, and admit their work performance can suffer for it. See the infographic for survey results. Its Time for a Wake-Up Call7 in 10 Workers Admit Theyre Tired on the JobWe asked professionals for their thoughts on working while tired.The ramifications can be costly, as these statistics show.WORKING WHILE TIRED HAPPENS TO MOST PROFESSIONALSHow often do you work while tired?43% Somewhat Often31% Very Often25% Not Very Often 1% Never77% of men71% of women86% of 18-34 year olds71% of 35-54 year olds50% of age 55+ said they often work while tired.WHEN PROFESSIONALS ARE TIRED ON THE JOB, WORK SUFFERSHow does working while tired affect your work performance?*52% I cant focus/get distracted47% I procrastinate more38% Im grumpy/grouchy29% I make more mistakes16% It doesnt affect me1% OtherLack of sleep costs U.S. companies $63 billion in lost producti vity each year.1Professionals admitted to or heard of others making these mistakes at work while being tiredOrdered 500 more computers than were neededMissed a decimal point on an estimated payment and the client overpaid by $1 millionAccidentally paid everyone twiceDeleted a project that took 1,000 hours to put togetherExposed executive compensation to the entire firmMORE THAN HALF OF WORKERS WOULD WELCOME CATCHING SOME Zs ON THE JOBIf your amtsstube had a nap room, would you take advantage of it?55% Yes31% No2% Already have a nap room and use it2% Have a nap room and dont use itSOME SAY NO TO WORKPLACE NAPPINGWhy would you not use a nap room or take naps at work?**46% Might make me sleepier35% Dont want to be perceived as a slacker34% Worry about getting work done16% Other (e.g., cant sleep in public, never take naps, hard to sleep during the day)accountemps.com1Insomnia and Performance of US Workers journalsleep.org/ViewAbstact.aspx?pid=28247Source Accountemps survey of more than 1,000 workers in the United States* Multiple responses were permitted** Based on 337 respondents who would not use a nap room or take naps at work. Multiple responses were permitted. 2016 Robert Half International Inc. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.Most professionals say theyre often tired on the job, and admit their work performance can suffer for it. See the infographic for survey results.