Work schedules affect every aspect of working life; improper scheduling may result in sleep restriction and/or disturbance, which could then lead to dire consequences for everyone. However, work schedules can be modified to ensure that workers are able to get optimal levels of sleep before, sometime during, and after the work period. Although work-life balance has received much attention, here we propose that work-sleep balance, through the creation of healthy work schedules, is equally essential for improved working life.