What do these companies know that others do not? We reveal what many business leaders around the country are already discovering: MINDFULLNESS may be the key to fostering a happier, more productive workplace.
You might be thinking, Do we have time for mindfulness in the fast paced industry I work in? Studies have found that the busier you are, the more you need mindfulness. It’s often the moments where you remove yourself from gadgets and deadlines, that you can find peace of mind and clarity of thought.
If that’s not concrete enough, lets look at the numbers. Australian employees are absent for an average of 3.2 working days each year due to stress. This workplace stress costs the Australian economy approximately $14.2 billion. Learning to skillfully handle stress, regulate emotions (leading to emotional intelligence) and soothe the nervous system have now become some of the most sought after traits. And all of these are powerful effects of mindfulness training.
Business reporter for the New York Times, David Gelles shares similar conclusions about insurance giant Aetna:
Aetna developed, launched, and studied two mindfulness programs in 2010 — Viniyoga Stress Reduction and Mindfulness at Work. The goals of the programs were to help reduce stress and to improve reactions to stress. Here were the outcomes.
- Stress levels dropped 28%
- Quality of sleep improved by 20%
- Aetna calculated that productivity gains alone were about $3,000 per employee, equalling an eleven-to-one return on investment
Most importantly these companies are finding that mindfulness creates an improvement in the business’s bottom line.
Tailoring Your Company Mindfulness Program
Today’s employers have more options than ever when it comes to corporate wellness programs. And while this means there’s no shortage of choice, it can also make it difficult to sort through the noise. You want programs that actually work for your culture and workforce. Leading wellness provider WorkWell achieves this by conducting a very in-depth and well crafted consult with the client before implementing any plan, which clearly distinguishes them from most other providers.
Before selecting a program, it’s important to know what you’re trying to accomplish. And the best way to do this is to spend some time setting clear, specific goals. WorkWell then structure a plan which will help you achieve these goals.
These goals can be both short-term and long-term. If your program is designed to improve employee satisfaction, you might measure your success by monitoring employee retention rates and absenteeism over time. WorkWell MINDFULNESS WORKSHOPS™ is available as an in-house program of either 1 or 2 days and also in the form of a retreat offsite. It can also be customised to specific needs of your workplace as needed.
We also invite you to take a free complimentary consultation with one of our experts to help guide you to the best suited program. Get more information here.
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