• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia

Trendingnow

1

Ed Sheeran asked Patriots owner Robert Kraft for $2 million aid donation after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for pro-Palestine comments

2

Elon Musk’s DOGE swiped $329 million in humanitarian funding from Nepal, leaving a Gen Z tech revolution to transform the budding country’s economy

3

Philanthropy leader at Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge says children of billionaires are pushing them to give their wealth away faster

1

Ed Sheeran asked Patriots owner Robert Kraft for $2 million aid donation after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for pro-Palestine comments

2

Elon Musk’s DOGE swiped $329 million in humanitarian funding from Nepal, leaving a Gen Z tech revolution to transform the budding country’s economy

3

Philanthropy leader at Warren Buffett and Bill Gates’ Giving Pledge says children of billionaires are pushing them to give their wealth away faster
Tech

Here’s Why National Napping Day Is Actually a Serious Matter

Barb Darrow
By
Barb Darrow
Barb Darrow
Down Arrow Button Icon
Barb Darrow
By
Barb Darrow
Barb Darrow
Down Arrow Button Icon
March 13, 2017, 9:30 AM ET
Google source logo
Add Fortune on Google for similar content.

In case you didn’t know: March 13 is National Napping Day, according to this helpful calendar. That’s the day after most Americans move their clocks up an hour for Daylight Saving Time.

Nap day is a cute idea, but there’s a serious business concern here.

According to a study released late in November by think tank RAND Europe, sleep deprivation among workers costs the world’s economy $411 billion annually. Among the countries surveyed, Japan’s gross domestic product was hit hardest by lack-of-sleep issues, which sapped its GDP by 2.92%, followed by the U.S. at 2.28%, according to the study.

Get Data Sheet, Fortune’s technology newsletter.

Sleep deprivation has the potential to zap productivity and be detrimental to one’s health—two key concerns for tech and other companies. That’s why many companies—including Uber (UBER), Google (GOOGL), Zappos, PwC, Ben & Jerry’s, and AOL (AOL)—all have corporate-sanctioned nap rooms.

For more on good sleep practices, watch:

Then there’s Huffington Post co-founder and Uber board member Arianna Huffington, who has made sleep—or lack thereof—her latest crusade. Promoting getting a healthy amount of sleep is the focal point of her new company Thrive—including through the installation of napping pods in offices—to improve productivity.

Among her other tips for stressed-out sleepers: Don’t take your phone or tablet into the bedroom, and if at all possible, take a nap if you need one.

About the Author
Barb Darrow
By Barb Darrow
See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon

Latest in Tech


Most Popular

Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • TikTok icon
  • YouTube icon

    Latest in Tech


    Most Popular

    © 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
    FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.