Rather than crumbling into unsightly heaps on their desks, many Australian workers may soon have access to a comfortable and legitimate place to nap at their offices.
MetroNaps Australia is this week launching its sleep pods in the foyer of the ABN AMRO building, on the corner of Phillip and Bent Sts in the city.
Busy workers are invited to stop in and put up their feet for 20 minutes to relax and rejuvenate in style.
Nappers’ privacy is secured by the darkness of the dome-shaped pod, which lets them drift into a light sleep to the sound of relaxing music on a pair of headphones.
It is a pastime that people in Copenhagen and New York are already starting to enjoy.
With Access Economics figures showing a $1.7 billion productivity loss in Australia due to sleep disorders in 2004, MetroNaps’ Australian directors Alex Silva and Brendan Torazzi are promoting their sleep pods as a human resource tool.
With Access Economics figures showing a $1.7 billion productivity loss in Australia due to sleep disorders in 2004, MetroNaps’ Australian directors Alex Silva and Brendan Torazzi are promoting their sleep pods as a human resource tool.
"Our main focus is to emphasise the increase in productivity reaped through proper rest," Mr Silva said.
"A nap will improve mood levels, information processing abilities and production levels of staff."
Following an efficient 20-minute nap at noon yesterday, futures broker Mark Bryant said the time out was well-spent.
"I found especially the music and blackout effect helped clear my mind to be able to refocus," he said.