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I work for Interphase Corporation in Dallas, Texas. The company provides a
"quiet room" with controlled lighting and recliners. The company
recognized many years ago that stress and exhaustion reduces
productivity. Quite often a short nap energizes and revitalizes the body
and the mind.
I don't have any empirical data to pass along - but the quiet room is a
very valuable benefit. I don't believe any employee has ever abused this
privilege, and I don't know of any employee who uses this room on a
regular basis.
A room of this type could be implemented on a trial basis. The returns
far outweigh the investment.
Joe Fockler
Interphase Corporation
Dallas, TX 75234
jfockler -at- iphase -dot- com
