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Research shows shorter shifts lead to fewer sicks days continued from p.10 smell the research, researchers were publishing reports proving that power naps work wonders to increase both focus and productivity. To the point that they began urging businesses to offer employees a napping room so they could siesta in style and return refreshed. Other trends that started with me and were eventually proven bene cial for workplace productivity and morale? Casual Fridays (and Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays), to the point that things like pants and grooming are often optional. Workouts during work hours. Yeah, that was me, and that baby prompted a prodigious spike in productivity and now all experts agree that employers should encourage employees to workout during the day. Finally, this new research -- the long and short of work weeks and how they affect productivity. Shorter work hours, more productivity. 11 | Thursday, May 26, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Shorter work hours, more productivity. It's proven. Workers working the shorter shifts were healthier (they took half as many sick days as those working longer shifts), and 20 per cent happier, which translated into them having more energy, which led to greater productivity, and higher quality of care for their patients. Guest contributor their patients. Not news to me. On days when I'm scheduled to check out at noon to make an early afternoon tee-off time, I plow through about six days worth of work in the morning. Granted, I'm not particularly productive -- or all that alert -- on the golf course, given that I've missed my afternoon nap. -- Andy Juniper can be contacted at ajjuniper@gmail.com, found on Facebook www.facebook.com, or followed on Twitter at www.twitter.com/thesportjesters. www.marielpagliai.com Andy Juniper It's proven. Workers working the shorter shifts were healthier (they took half as many sick days as those working longer shifts), and 20 percent happier, which translated into them having more energy, which led to greater productivity, and higher quality of care for Pendants created in 925 Sterling Silver customized and finished by hand Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter: @OakvilleBeaver, @NewsHooked, @DavidLea6, @JuliaLeReporter, @HerbGarbutt, @PostBeaverSport and @Halton_Photog G I V E D A D A G I F T O F LOV E T H A T L A STS F O R E V E R To book an appointment email: info@marielpagliai.com facebook.com/fingerprints4ever Located in Burlington 647-449-9511