In addition to the importance of improving worker productivity, advocating for workplace health provision, and promoting sleep health in the workplace, a new study highlights the impact of supportive management on sleep quality and employee well-being [d989e867]. The study suggests that supportive managers provide trickle-down benefits, including emotional well-being and sleep quality. Feeling nurtured at work can lead to better sleep [d989e867].
The study found that a manager who receives consistent support from their higher-ups is likely to feel confident and motivated, and will reciprocate similar supportive behavior to their own subordinates. This perceived support enhances subordinates' psychological empowerment, strengthening their sense of meaning, competence, and impact [d989e867].
The effects of feeling supported can be seen in various aspects of an employee's life, including sleep patterns. More than half of adults in the U.S. say they have trouble sleeping, costing the U.S. economy an estimated $400 billion a year. However, middle manager support can lead to employees' psychological empowerment, improving their emotional resource possession and sleep quality [d989e867]. When employees feel empowered at work, they invest more time in emotional and physical resources to cope with draining situations and get better sleep. A good night's sleep leads to a healthy lifestyle and a productive workday [d989e867].
This new study adds to the growing body of research on the importance of supportive management in the workplace. It highlights the positive impact that supportive managers can have on employee well-being, including sleep quality. By fostering a supportive work environment, organizations can not only enhance worker productivity but also promote employee health and well-being [d989e867].