TLDR : Sleep week is an opportunity for human resources departments to raise employee awareness of the importance of sleep for their health. For example, HR can organize awareness-raising conferences, set up relaxation areas to help employees unwind, promote healthier eating habits and organize physical activities. These concrete actions help to reduce stress and fatigue and improve employee well-being within the company.
Sleep Week, organized from March 10 to 16, 2025, is an annual event that raises awareness of the importance of sleep for individual health and well-being. But beyond awareness-raising campaigns, how can HR departments get actively involved in improving their employees’ quality of life at work?
Here are five ideas for concrete actions that HR can implement during this week (and beyond!) to promote better sleep in the workplace.
1. Organize sleep awareness conferences
Sleep plays an essential role in our well-being and efficiency at work. Yet, according to ACMS, the French occupational health and prevention service, 20% to 40% of employees suffer from poor sleep, affecting their health and professional performance. Fatigue, stress, loss of concentration, absenteeism… The consequences of poor sleep can be serious, both personally and professionally.
This Week of Sleep thus represents a real opportunity for HR to organize conferences led by sleep experts, in particular those organized by Nap&Up. These conferences raise employee awareness of the importance of sleep, and can also cover topics such as stress management and the prevention of burnout.
More and more companies are investing in spaces dedicated to relaxation, and why not take advantage of it during Sleep Week? A nap room would allow employees to take a quality break. Even a few minutes’ rest can help recharge batteries and improve concentration. So these spaces can be a good way of reminding people of the importance of taking care of themselves!
Installation of Nap&Up cocoons at Axa
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Sleep is closely linked to the rhythm of our lives. Many employees are confronted with strict work schedules that do not always correspond to their biological rhythm. Offering flexible working hours or the possibility of teleworking can help employees manage their work-life balance more effectively, reducing stress and improving sleep quality.
4. Promote a healthy, balanced diet
Diet plays a key role in sleep quality. HR can set up initiatives to encourage employees to adopt a healthier diet. This can be done by organizing information sessions on sleep-inducing foods (such as walnuts, bananas or chamomile), or by offering more balanced meals in company canteens.
5. Encourage daily physical activity
Physical exercise has a direct impact on sleep quality. During Sleep Week, HR can organize physical activities adapted to all levels, such as yoga sessions, meditation or group walks. This can help employees relax, improve their quality of sleep and the time they spend asleep. Offering time slots for these activities can be a way of emphasizing the importance of well-being and sleep within the company.
Conclusion
Sleep quality is a determining factor in health and performance at work. By taking concrete action during Sleep Week, HR departments can improve employee well-being, reduce absenteeism, and boost productivity.
