Zuzana spent weeks falling asleep only in the early morning, and her fatigue began to affect her creativity and concentration. She knew that without professional help her condition would only worsen, but the cost of therapy and sleep hygiene courses was too high for her.
Support for sleep hygiene and therapy increases concentration and reduces error rates
Thanks to company benefits, she was able to pay for sessions with a specialist as well as relaxation activities that helped her restore normal sleep. Once she finally started waking up rested, her work performance increased sharply, along with her overall satisfaction. Such support is key to preventing burnout and maintaining long-term productivity.
Why it matters for employers
Zuzana’s story is proof that sleep and stress problems are silent productivity killers that must be taken seriously.
Supporting mental health brings many benefits for companies:
- Increased productivity and concentration
- Reduced absenteeism and turnover
- Strengthened company culture
- Prevention of more serious health issues
One night without sleep can reduce mental performance by up to 25 %. Lack of quality sleep worsens concentration, memory, and reaction time, increases error rates, and in the long term endangers employees’ physical and mental health.
What does an expert say?
“The World Health Organization lists sufficient sleep as one of the key conditions for supporting mental health. It is also linked to spending time outdoors. I would therefore first recommend the simplest, almost traditional approaches. Go for a short evening walk, read an uplifting book before bed, have a small glass or two of wine if you like (not more), and relaxation can also include sex.
Definitely put away your phone in the evening and avoid opening your computer before sleep – it is likely that everything will wait calmly until morning. Relaxation techniques are also useful, and learning them is not difficult. If these simple steps do not improve sleep within two to three weeks, it is worth using available health benefits.”
PhDr. Václav Mertin, psychologist and advisor, Family Hub
