The Classical Siesta 'could improve mental and emotional wellbeing'

31st August 2010

Businesses may profit from introducing the Classical Siesta into the working day, a scheme offered by Travelodge that aims to help tackle the average weekly sleep debt of 12 hours.

Such a move would, according to the hotel chain's spokeswoman Shakila Ahmed, allow "exhausted workers" to be revitalised, which in turn could lead to improved emotional, mental and physical wellbeing, HR Magazine reports.

As part of the initiative, employees - supplied with pillows, duvets and a lavender eye mask - are invited to fall asleep on reclining chairs in a darkened room while listening to the strains of a live string orchestra.

"Due to the event being such a success, we are looking to hold Classical Siesta events at Travelodge hotels across the UK," Ms Ahmed remarked.

Companies with a high proportion of male employees may like to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this, as recent research by Medicash revealed that they are more susceptible to workplace stress than their female counterparts.

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