Author HR Support Consultancy
The human body follows daily cycles across 24-hour periods, known as circadian rhythms. One of the most important is the sleep-wake cycle, which is influenced by, among other things, light. When our sleep-wake cycle is disturbed by working night shifts, it can be harder to obtain the right amount and quality of sleep in the daytime. There are also a few things we can do to help ourselves adjust to sleeping in the day and working at night.
Keywords: sleep-wake cycle, night work, sleep deprivation
To cite this article VNJ Volume 37 (2) May 2022 pp 9-10
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