How can you keep your employees energized, focused and productive? Try a 20-minute power nap in a designated room. The nap room concept is not new and is gaining traction in many corporate and small business settings. According to sleep.org, “29 percent of workers report falling asleep or becoming very sleepy at work, and a lack of sleep costs the United States $63 billion each year in lost productivity.”

A corporate culture shift is happening right before our eyes, and early adopter companies are leading the way. Snoozing is no longer considered losing but gaining. While at CES 2018, I was able to experience the firsthand benefits of two hours of deep, restorative sleep in only 20 minutes — enhanced balance and attentiveness — with NuCalm. Their booth was a major attractor for conference attendees seeking a break from over stimulation.

Nap room suppliers, such as Nu Calm, Metro Naps and Sleep Number, prove that Arianna Huffington was right to champion sleep and rest for leaders and employees. I asked Nu Calm COO Christopher Gross five questions to help leaders implement nap rooms. Read on for his answers and my insights from our discussion.

1. What are some things leadership should consider before adopting nap rooms?

“Nap rooms are critical for employees in management and top sales roles, as sleeping is no longer taboo. Leadership should consider space, executive champions, and support.” Gross also identified the following key questions leadership teams should ask regarding adoption:

• Do you have a quiet, safe, comfortable place for people to relax, take a nap or use sleep technology?

• Do you have a culture that understands how valuable sleep is?