Why Hootsuite's CEO Wants Employees To Sleep At Work
But not Ryan Holmes, the CEO of Hootsuite, a social media management dashboard.
In fact, he encourages it.
Holmes says in a recent LinkedIn post that the Hootsuite offices have nap rooms and sleeping pods for its employees, because he believes getting enough sleep should be a priority, and that every employee should listen to their body when they need a rest.
"It's not worth depriving yourself of sleep for an extended period of time, no matter how pressing things may seem," he says.
In the tech world, pressures to stay innovative and competitive run high, making it incredibly tempting for executives and employees alike to skimp on sleep in favor of putting in extra hours.
While there's nothing wrong with being dedicated to your work, Holmes points out that sleep deprivation comes with a slew of consequences, including increased risk for diabetes, depression, and obesity. "Lack of sleep has become so widespread that the CDC recently declared it a public epidemic," he reports.
However, Holmes notices several companies changing their ways in response to this epidemic. "Many of the same tech startups so notorious for workaholic culture are taking the lead in ensuring employees get adequate shut-eye," he says.
Getting enough sleep is not only good for employees' health, but also helps prevent burnout. "A good metaphor is running a marathon versus a sprint," Holmes explains. "In your job, you can sprint from time to time, but long-term success depends on maintaining a marathoner's steady gait."
Even a 10 minutes can make a difference, Holmes says. Short power naps boost productivity and help employees focus.
Click here to read the full LinkedIn post.
Want your business advice featured in Instant MBA? Submit your tips to tipoftheday@businessinsider.com and be sure to include your name, your job title, and a photo of yourself in your email.
- I spent $2,000 for 7 nights in a 179-square-foot room on one of the world's largest cruise ships. Take a look inside my cabin.
- Colon cancer rates are rising in young people. If you have two symptoms you should get a colonoscopy, a GI oncologist says.
- Saudi Arabia wants China to help fund its struggling $500 billion Neom megaproject. Investors may not be too excited.
- Catan adds climate change to the latest edition of the world-famous board game
- Tired of blatant misinformation in the media? This video game can help you and your family fight fake news!
- Tired of blatant misinformation in the media? This video game can help you and your family fight fake news!
- JNK India IPO allotment – How to check allotment, GMP, listing date and more
- Indian Army unveils selfie point at Hombotingla Pass ahead of 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas