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Announcing the Grand Opening of Our Newest Location!
Join us on March 4th
for the Launch of the Keswick Clinic in Edmonton, AB
Join us on March 4th
for the Launch of the Keswick Clinic in Edmonton, AB
Discover how a well-rested workforce can drive unparalleled success. Sleep is the number one thing your employees can change to have the largest impact on your business. It’s a game-changer!
Empower employees with the knowledge and motivation to initiate changes. Our educational sessions are crafted to underscore the significance of sleep, guiding them on when to seek assistance and how to establish achievable goals to improve overall health. Additionally, we offer tailored training for workplace-specific needs.
Knowledge is power, and understanding what's happening in our bodies enables us to make informed decisions. By offering screening tools to identify sleep issues, Sleep First streamlines and enhances accessibility to testing. It provides employees with an at-home alternative to traditional sleep lab studies, making the process simpler and more convenient.
Incorporate discussions about sleep health into everyday work conversations. Well-rested employees are not only more productive and focused but also tend to be happier, safer, and more engaged. Our approach includes embedding sleep health into various aspects of the employee journey, including onboarding, training, videos, and lifetime follow-up and ongoing care.
The cost of Sleep Deprivation to Canadian Businesses.
Cost to Canadian Employers in lost productivity and increased health care costs from untreated Sleep Apnea.
Work hours lost to fatigue every year.
Sleep First, is revolutionizing sleep health in Canada.
As the sole initiative of its kind in the country, Sleep First stands at the forefront of corporate health and safety, dedicated to enhancing the sleep quality of employees across various industries.
With a proven track record of success, we have partnered with numerous companies, delivering tailored solutions that prioritize employee well-being and productivity.
Our comprehensive corporate program goes beyond mere testing, encompassing engaging sleep education and providing innovative shift work kits to empower employees in cultivating healthier sleep habits.
Our fully Virtual program seamlessly complements our corporate offerings, serving as the only platform of its kind. Through cutting-edge diagnostics and personalized care, Sleep First is committed to leading the charge in promoting better sleep and overall wellness in the workplace.
Investing in your employees’ sleep health isn’t solely about corporate social responsibility; it’s a strategic business decision that can significantly enhance your bottom line.
We provide dynamic educational sessions designed to empower employees to make meaningful changes that positively impact their sleep quality and overall well-being.
Reduce additional employee healthcare cost by addressing an underlying condition or chronic illness.
With our entirely virtual sleep health program, employees can enjoy flexible and convenient options to prioritize their health and well-being on their own terms.
We have a team of over 100 healthcare professionals located across Canada who collaborate closely with your team to transform your employee sleep culture.
Employee surveys based on the STOP-Bang questionnaire were sent to Shift Workers to gather data on snoring, breathing pauses, and comorbidities such as hypertension and diabetes.
Thirty-three candidates were selected and attended a 45-minute education session to learn about sleep. They also received practical tools for better sleep, along with an at-home sleep study device to screen for Sleep Apnea.
Results from the sleep studies were interpreted by a board-certified Sleep physician, followed by virtual appointments with our Care Team to review results and to discuss options for care.
Thirteen out of 29 participants opted for treatment after testing. Underscoring how our program effectively identifies and addresses sleep health issues in the workforce.
Beyond testing, all employees were enrolled in sleep education and given shift work kits to help improve their sleep habits. Participating employees reported using the tools given to them. These tools help address common sleep issues reported.
Most employees use electronics in the hour before going to bed
Employees reported difficulty dealing with shift work
All employees reported getting less than 6 hours of sleep per night
Most employees reported daytime fatigue
A large percentage or employees reported multiple comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes and obesity
88%
Participation.
33 employees enrolled in education sessions. 29 completed sleep studies
71%
Tested positive for Sleep Apnea
100%
of Employees who tested positive for moderate to severe sleep apnea sought treatment
of employees tested were at High Risk for injury or error
Every dollar invested in sleep programs can yield significant returns. Studies show that for every dollar spent, medical costs decrease by approximately $3.27 and absenteeism costs by $2.73.
That’s a remarkable ROI of $6 for every dollar spent.
DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SALES AND EDUCATION
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