Shiftwork's Hidden Costs: Health Risks and Solutions
Circadian Report: Shift Scheduling & Employee Involvement - The Key to Successful Schedules
Shift workers face greater challenges than their daytime counterparts, with disrupted social lives and increased risks for serious health issues like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and sleep disorders.
Poor sleep quality and demanding schedules impact not only employees but also employers, leading to higher absenteeism, turnover, and costly mistakes.
However, these challenges can be managed with proper training, yet only 40% of companies offer such programs. As more organizations recognize the benefits of tailored shiftwork lifestyle training, both workers and businesses stand to gain.
