From a business standpoint, shift work is an effective way to meet the demands of a 24/7 economy. Yet while it sustains business operations around the clock, it can also put staff wellbeing and workplace safety at risk. According to a recent study by the University of Western Australia, 97% of shift workers are unable to adjust their body clocks between day and night shifts, meaning they miss out on good quality sleep as a result. Furthermore, research shows that 80% of shift workers feel tired at work, 60% believe they doze off at work at least once a week and 20% actually fall asleep during a night shift.
展开▼
