Lockdown | How lack of sleep may impact employee productivity

The current pandemic is stressful. Workers are worried about the security of their jobs in future, the health of their families and many are juggling personal life commitments while trying to hold down a job.

It seems that this uncertainty is having an impact on health. According to new data released by King’s College London researchers, more than half of the UK population has struggled with sleep during this period of lockdown – which will likely have an impact on employees and their level of productivity at work.

The BBC reported that sleeping problems were more common among those facing financial hardship, while two in five stated that they were having more vivid dreams than usual. This national anxiety is even affecting the quality of sleep for those who can switch off; some people in the study reported sleeping for longer than usual, but without feeling rested.

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The researchers said lack of sleep may have knock-on effects on people's capacity to be resilient during the pandemic, and there are signs of a disproportionate impact on particular groups: women, younger people and those facing financial difficulties.