Employees must be allowed to take short naps during office hours as this will boost productivity and generate more revenue for the company a study says. Read: Take short naps during the day to boost your memory Short naps are an effective strategy to counteract impulsive behaviour and boost tolerance for frustration at work researchers from the University of Michigan found. Napping may be a beneficial intervention for individuals who are required to stay awake for long period of time by enhancing the ability to persevere through difficult or frustrating tasks said researcher Jennifer Goldschmied doctoral student in the department