Sleepy Brits 'need snooze breaks'

New research has found that 73 per cent of employees surveyed would go to sleep at work if their boss allowed it, reports Onrec.com

Not only this, but 63 per cent have either fallen asleep or felt very sleepy while at work, according to a survey by law firm Peninsula.

Deb Gibbons, head of diversity for the company, emphasised that, despite afternoon naps being good for the body, they may have serious implications in the workplace.

"Apart from lost productivity you need to look at the wider picture. Employees who are driving company cars or operating machinery run the risk of not just injuring themselves but also compromising the safety of those around them," she said.

She added that companies could increase productivity by offering their employees a "snooze break".

The news follows a report from earlier this month, in which Boots found that British employees only have the energy to work for five hours per day, despite the standard nine to five office hours, with most people not waking up until 09:45 in the morning.

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