Inclusive Companies

How Sleep Effects the Workplace
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Online Webinar
Facilitated by Nicole Ratcliffe
Join us for a dynamic 1-hour webinar tailored for HR professionals, Wellbeing Leads, CFOs, CPOs, and Health & Safety Directors seeking to understand the true impact of sleep on their organisation’s bottom line. Poor sleep is costing UK economy an estimated £40 billion annually equating to £1,035 per employee each year.
Beyond the financial burden, sleep deprivation drives employee burnout, turnover, and reduced productivity.
This webinar will explore the science behind sleep, its influence on emotional regulation, productivity, and workplace safety, and how sleep support initiatives can give your organisation a competitive edge by enhancing wellbeing and retention.
Who Should Attend:
– HR Leaders aiming to build a culture of resilience and retention
– Wellbeing and People Leads seeking to enhance team performance
– CFOs and CPOs focused on reducing recruitment costs and absenteeism
– Health & Safety Directors invested in reducing workplace risks
Key Topics:
The Financial Cost of Poor Sleep: Explore how poor sleep impacts business operations, from a £1,035 average loss per employee to increased recruitment and training costs when quality staff leave. Learn why 54,000 new mothers leave the workforce each year and the implications for gender equity.
The Science of Sleep: Understand how sleep deprivation affects emotional regulation, team conflict, problem-solving abilities, and the immune system leading to increased absenteeism and reduced productivity.
Workplace Productivity: Discover how presenteeism, longer task completion times, and avoidable errors arise when employees are sleep deprived.
Health and Safety Risk Factors: Examine the links between poor sleep and workplace accidents, including the risks associated with driving, shift work, and operating machinery.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Sleep: Learn how poor sleep disproportionately impacts key groups such as parents, carers, women, and those with chronic illness or neurodiverse conditions and how this hinders efforts to close the gender pay and career gap.
Identifying Sleep Deprivation: Recognise the signs of sleep struggles in your workforce and understand the broader impact of chronic sleep deprivation on mental and physical health.
The Role of Flexible Working: Discover how flexible working policies can support better sleep habits, reduce employee stress, and foster a healthier work-life balance.
Why Invest in Sleep Education Programmes: Investing in sleep education programs can position your organisation as a sought-after employer that supports the holistic wellbeing of its workforce. By helping employees balance home and work responsibilities, you can build loyalty, improve retention, and foster a culture of inclusivity and support. Learn how family-friendly policies can drive long-term success for both individuals and the business.
Webinar Highlights:
– Real-world case studies showcasing the ROl of sleep initiatives
– Practical strategies for implementing sleep-friendly policies and education programs
– Interactive Q&A with a Sleep Coach and Wellbeing Advocate
Register today to secure your place and take the first step toward fostering a well-rested, resilient, and productive workforce.
About Nicole
Nicole Ratcliffe has been supporting families since 2017 to get a better nights sleep for all. Since 2023, Nicole has made it her mission to change the way parents and carers, and anyone struggling with sleep is supported and educated in the workplace. Breaking down the walls of stigma and laying foundations for a positive relationship with sleep, thus improving mental and physical health, productivity and retention with a focus on helping close the gender pay / career gap by supporting more women in the workplace to continue with their careers.
