Workers Spend Billions On Sleep Deprivation Cures

The recruiter online reports that stress and long working hours are causing sleepless nights, often leading to staff taking time off sick.

A survey by Travellodge of 1,700 adults has revealed that only 3% manage the recommended eight hours of sleep a night.Almost one in 10 of those said they had taken a day off work after a bad night's sleep.One in three said it took them two days to recover after a sleepless night, while almost half complained they felt less confident if they were tired.

The reports said people are spending a whopping £6.7 billion a year on rejuvenating quick fix cures to help them cope with the effects of sleep deprivation.The hotel chain's cost of sleep report revealed the nation's most trusted quick fixes to replace and refresh following a bad night's sleep are:

1. Early morning pit stop in a coffee shop (40%)
2. Bottled water (34%)
3. A traditional cup of tea (22%)
4. Smoothie to inject vitamins (20%)
5. Energy drinks (14%)
6. A big breakfast (12%)
7. Expensive make-up to refresh looks (11%)
8. Vitamins (8%)
9. Caffeine pills (2%)
10. Herbal remedies (2%)