Work and Sleep: Research Insights for the Workplace

by Julian Barling (Editor), Christopher M. Barnes (Editor), Erica Carleton (Editor)

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 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.

312 pages, Hardcover

Published April 7, 2016

Reviews

[Danielle Robertson Robertson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recommend this book to all managers in all fields. This book is a bit heavy on the science so not every chapter will be completely accessible to all. Nonetheless, the information in this book about burnout, workplace safety, and sleep-deprivation is invaluable. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I love this book so much I marked it up with a pen and highlighter as I do with research papers. There's just too much good stuff in this book - I'm going to be rereading this book and using it as a reference constantly.