Sysco GB has introduced a programme to support night workers across its British business and comprehensive plan to support colleagues working through the night, helping to what the wholesaler believes will create a better and healthier experience of overnight working.
Following research that highlighted the challenges night shift workers face around poor nutrition and sleep disorders, as well as reports of mental health issues, Sysco has introduced the programme across 24 sites so far, training more than 1,100 colleagues.
It has also brought in 40 sleep champions, including four lead sleep champions to represent each of the business’ regions, who will provide ongoing support to colleagues.
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Katrina Simpson-Haines, Sysco GB’s Human Resources Director, said: “As a child, my mum was a night shift worker as well as a single parent, so supporting our night workers is particularly important to me. I’ve seen first-hand the pressures they are under and how challenging it can sometimes be.
“Often, the night shift can be the forgotten shift, but in our business, they are the largest cohort of colleagues and it’s important that we provide them with the support they need for their unique challenges. Night working is notoriously difficult and providing colleagues with some tried and tested approaches to managing sleep patterns and nutrition should help them to have a better experience both at home and in work.”
