Unlock the potential, performance and productivity of your most valuable assets.

Engaged employees are productive employees. Financial, health and a multitude of personal issues distract employees from being the best they can be at work and in life. As their employer, you want them to feel good about themselves, personally and professionally. Every person has the right to fulfill their potential for total wellbeing.

Everyone has experienced personal challenges in life that have felt overwhelming and made it hard to perform to their best ability. Research shows that changing a person’s perspective, what they think and feel, can dramatically change their situation. And this is where Conscious Napping can help. With 5 Core Courses and more than 65 topics in the three Wellbeing Programs, these guided visualization modules help create a different perspective on a wide range of important issues. 

Provide your employees with the tools they need to change their mindset, deal more effectively with everyday issues, and awaken their potential!

Conscious Napping Helps

Reduce health care costs

Reduce health care costs

Increase productivity

Increase
productivity

Improve employee retention

Improve employee retention

Increase employee loyalty

Increase employee loyalty

Personal Development

Personal Wellbeing

Conscious Napping addresses the areas
of greatest organizational cost

  • 66% of workers have sustained, high stress levels with extreme fatigue or the feeling out being of control, costing business $190 billion.

  • An estimated one million employees miss work each day because of stress, costing companies an average of $702 per employee per year.

  • 52% of employees say stress accounts for 1-2 days of absence each year, 30% miss 3-6 days, and 18% say they miss more than six days.

  • In the most recent survey, the annual cost of treating and managing pain in the United States was estimated to be between $560-$635 billion, including medical care and the economic costs due to disability days, lost wages, and productivity.

  • A person with moderate pain had health care expenditures $4,516 per year higher than those with no pain. Persons with severe pain had health care expenditures $3,210 higher than those of persons with moderate pain.

  • A study from the American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine on the impacts of sleep disturbances on work performance found that poor sleep costs an average of $1,967 per employee.

  • The U.S. loses 2.28% of GDP or $411 billion due to sleep issues. On an annual basis, around 1.2 million working days are lost due to insufficient sleep.

  • The cost of obesity-related treatments was about $210 billion in 2006, or nearly 10% of all medical spending. Absenteeism costs $4.3 billion each year and lower productivity costs $506 per obese worker per year.

  • Obese workers file more workers’ compensation claims with higher costs. There are 5.8 claims among workers with normal weight versus 11.65 claims for obese workers. Normal weight employees cost on average $3,830 per year in covered medical, sick day, short-term disability, and workers’ compensation claims combined; obese employees cost more than twice that amount, or $8,067, in 2011 dollars.

  • The only pre-existing condition remaining under the Affordable Care Act is smoking, and insurers are allowed to charge up to 50% more for smokers/chewers.

  • A study by Ohio State University found that businesses pay $5,800 more per year for smokers. More than half of those costs are attributed to lost productivity from smoke breaks alone.

stress

Workplace stress costs businesses billions annually through absenteeism, presenteeism (working while unproductive), high turnover, increased healthcare expenses, and lower productivity, with estimates suggesting over $300 billion in the U.S. alone for burnout, plus significant losses from poor mental health and financial stress, impacting performance and bottom lines significantly.
Key Costs & Statistics:
  • Overall U.S. Economy: Estimates place the cost of burnout at around $300 billion per year for the U.S. economy.
  • Absenteeism: Workers with poor mental health miss significantly more work (nearly 12 unplanned days/year). Stress accounts for up to 60% of lost workdays annually.
  • <<< Presenteeism: Employees physically present but mentally checked out due to stress can cost more than absenteeism, eroding productivity day after day.
  • <<< Turnover: Stress is a major driver of employee turnover, with some data suggesting 40% of turnover is stress-related, costing companies substantial sums to replace employees (up to 33% of their salary).
  • <<< Healthcare Costs: 75-90% of healthcare provider visits are due to stress-related conditions, increasing employer costs.
  • Per-Employee Costs: A single burned-out employee can cost a company between $4,000 to over $20,000 annually in lost productivity, depending on their role.
  • Financial Stress: Employees’ financial stress alone costs U.S. employers $183 billion annually, driven by inflation and economic uncertainty. 
Why It Matters to Businesses:
  • Decreased Productivity: Stressed workers struggle to focus, make more mistakes, and are less engaged.
  • Lower Performance: Burned-out employees are less confident and perform at a lower capacity.
  • Damaged Engagement: Stress reduces commitment and loyalty, leading to disengaged teams. 

pain

Chronic pain in the United States costs businesses and society an estimated

$560 billion to $635 billion annually, encompassing both healthcare expenditures and lost productivity. This economic burden is greater than the annual costs of other major health conditions such as heart disease and cancer. 

Breakdown of Costs
The total cost is categorized into direct and indirect expenses: 
  • Direct Healthcare Costs: These include medical treatments, doctor visits, diagnostics, and medications, estimated to range from $261 billion to $300 billion annually.
  • Indirect Lost Productivity Costs: These costs are associated with the impact on the workforce and an individual’s ability to function, including:
    • Days of work missed: $11.6 billion to $12.7 billion.
    • Hours of work missed: $95.2 billion to $96.5 billion.
    • Lower wages: $190.6 billion to $226.3 billion.
Impact on Businesses and Employees
Chronic pain has significant repercussions for the modern workplace: 
  • Missed Workdays: Chronic musculoskeletal pain results in an average of 10.3 missed workdays per employee each year.
  • Per-Employee Cost: Absenteeism linked to chronic pain costs U.S. businesses approximately $2,945 per employee annually.
  • Work Capacity: Over 14 million Americans are unable to work due to high-impact chronic pain that consistently restricts their daily lives.
  • Workplace Environment: Employees with chronic pain are 47% more likely to report workplace threats or abuse, and a third feel their pain is stigmatized, which further impacts employee engagement and morale.

sleep

Sleep issues cost U.S. businesses up to $411 billion annually in lost productivity and other related expenses, which equates to about 2.28% of the nation’s GDP. Globally, insufficient sleep costs the world economy around $818 billion a year. 
The costs to businesses stem from a variety of factors:
    • Lost Productivity (Presenteeism): This is the largest factor, where employees are at work but not fully functional. The estimated annual cost due to fatigue-related lost productivity is around $136 billion in the U.S..
    • Absenteeism: Employees with poor sleep quality report significantly more unplanned absences. One study found that workers with insomnia miss an extra five days of work a year compared to good sleepers, costing U.S. businesses an estimated $44 billion in unplanned absenteeism.
    • Workplace Accidents and Injuries: Sleep-deprived employees have slower reaction times and impaired judgment, leading to a higher risk of occupational injuries. Companies with sleep-deprived employees may face five times higher workers’ compensation costs.
    • Higher Turnover: Poor sleepers are more likely to change jobs. One analysis estimated that reducing employee turnover to the rate of excellent sleepers could save U.S. employers around $32.4 billion in replacement costs annually.
    • Increased Healthcare Costs: Chronic sleep deprivation is linked to serious health problems like cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes, resulting in higher healthcare costs for employers who provide insurance. Untreated sleep apnea alone costs the U.S. over $150 billion annually in medical expenses, productivity losses, and accident-related costs. 

weight

Obesity costs U.S. businesses over $400 billion annually (around $425.5 billion in 2023), primarily through higher medical/disability claims, increased absenteeism, and massive presenteeism (reduced productivity while at work), with the average cost per obese worker exceeding $6,000 yearly in lost output and health expenses compared to healthy-weight peers. Key cost drivers include direct healthcare expenses, higher workers’ comp, lost workdays, and significant productivity losses due to diminished focus and performance.
Major Cost Categories (2023 Estimates)
  • Higher Medical Costs: $146.5 billion (employers/employees).
  • Presenteeism (Reduced Productivity): $160.3 billion (obesity & overweight combined).
  • Absenteeism (Missed Work): $82.3 billion.
  • Disability Payments: $31.1 billion.
  • Workers’ Compensation: $5.2 billion. 
Cost Per Worker
  • Average Annual Cost per Obese Worker: ~$6,472 higher than a healthy-weight worker.
  • Breakdown: Includes costs for medical care, disability, absenteeism, and presenteeism. 
Why It Costs So Much
    • Reduced Performance: Employees may lack focus, energy, or physical capacity, leading to lower output and potential errors.
    • Increased Claims: Higher rates of chronic conditions mean more insurance claims, higher premiums, and greater disability/workers’ comp payouts.
    • Safety Risks: Increased injury risk, particularly in physically demanding jobs, leading to more workers’ comp. 

smoking

Smoking costs U.S. businesses hundreds of billions of dollars annually due to healthcare expenses and lost productivity. On an individual employee basis, estimates suggest that each employee who smokes costs their employer an extra $6,000 to over $8,000 per year in the form of excess medical costs, absenteeism, and lost productivity from smoke breaks.
Primary Cost Drivers for Businesses
The significant costs associated with smoking employees can be broken down into several categories:
  • Excess Healthcare Costs: Employees who smoke generate higher health insurance premiums and medical expenditures for businesses, particularly for self-insured companies. Studies indicate these costs can range from approximately $2,000 to nearly $3,000 per smoker annually.
  • Lost Productivity (Absenteeism and Presenteeism): This is often the largest cost component.
    • Absenteeism: Smokers miss more work days due to illness compared to non-smokers (an average of 2.3 to 3 more days per year).
    • Smoke Breaks: Employees who smoke typically take several 10-minute smoke breaks per day, adding up to a significant amount of lost work time—around 12 working days annually per smoker.
    • Presenteeism: Lower productivity while at work due to nicotine withdrawal symptoms (such as irritability and difficulty concentrating) or smoking-related health issues also contributes to the financial toll.
  • Other Hidden Expenses:
    • Maintenance and Cleaning: Businesses with smoking environments face higher cleaning, maintenance, and repainting costs due to smoke residue and odor.
    • Fire Insurance: Fire and property insurance premiums can be 25-30% lower in smoke-free workplaces, highlighting the increased fire hazard associated with smoking materials.
    • Legal Liability and Morale: Non-smoking employees may feel resentment or pursue legal action if exposed to secondhand smoke, which can negatively impact overall workplace morale and retention. 
National Economic Impact
At a national level, the total economic cost of smoking in the U.S. exceeded $600 billion in 2018 (the most recent comprehensive data year). This total includes: 
  • Over $240 billion in healthcare spending.
  • Over $365 billion in lost productivity due to smoking-related illnesses, conditions, and premature death. 

Easy, private and convenient – How Conscious
Napping works.

We’ve designed Conscious Napping to be private and convenient for your employees to use, and easy for you to implement.

Each of the 6 Courses consist of a series of modules and exercises that will guide employees to reach specific goals. The 3 Wellbeing Programs are used individually or in conjunction with the Courses. All modules are accessed on our App in a place and time of their choosing. They are automatically alerted by email when new modules arrive in their personal library.

Employees are provided surveys for each Course so you can track metrics of their success and gain important feedback about the program.

As Courses and Programs are completed, you will receive results and feedback that allow you to measure success and satisfaction.

Employees access these modules through your branded portal on our App. We support you with materials and advertising campaigns to inform your employees about Conscious Napping, its benefits, and how to use it.

A survey of 1200 people about their health and wellness benefits by Health Mine (2015)
identified the top 5 reasons employees don’t participate in wellness benefits:


  • Lack of time

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Conscious Napping removes each of these barriers.

Help your employees awaken their full potential.

Conscious Napping is an effective tool that helps you manage costs and support greater return on your most valuable investment – your employees! Don’t wait to awaken your employees’ potential. Ask us how Conscious Napping can help them be happier, healthier, more productive and engaged.

Call today to find out how you can offer these important, life-changing benefits to your employees and add to your bottom line. 612-839-2295

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