Workplace & Shiftwork

Shift work often places employees at odds with their natural biological rhythms. Irregular hours, artificial light at night, and limited exposure to natural daylight can disrupt circadian cycles, leading to fatigue, reduced alertness and poor sleep quality. This disruption interferes with the finely tuned release of hormones during this 24-hour cycle resulting in metabolic dysfunction with subsequent long-term health concerns. These challenges not only affect individual wellbeing but also workplace safety, productivity and overall performance.

MelaGen® provides a proven solution by aligning lighting with the body’s internal clock. Our MelaGen® Active technology delivers carefully balanced blue-enriched light during non-traditional work hours, helping to suppress melatonin production and promote alertness when it is needed most. Workers under MelaGen® lighting report improved concentration, sharper cognitive performance and enhanced mood, allowing them to remain more engaged and less fatigued throughout their shifts.

Equally important is the ability MelaGen® has to support recovery after work. By transitioning to blue-depleted light at the end of shifts, MelaGen® helps reset circadian rhythms and improves sleep duration and quality. Studies in real-world workplaces, such as food processing facilities, have shown employees experienced reduced sleepiness and gained an average of 30 minutes more sleep per night with MelaGen® installed.

By addressing both sides of the challenge — alertness on the job and better sleep off the job — MelaGen® empowers shift workers to perform at their best while protecting their health and wellbeing. For employers, this means fewer errors, safer workplaces and more resilient teams.