Why Mindfulness?
44%
reduction is perceived stress
40%
reduction in burnout
30%
improvement in employee satisfaction
30%
improvement in attention and focus
15%
Improvement in job performance
Mindfulness at the Workplace Program
Mindfulness has been increasingly recognized as a valuable tool in the workplace, with research from top universities showing its potential to improve employee well-being and productivity.
One study from Harvard Business Review found that mindfulness practices, such as meditation and yoga, can increase employees’ ability to focus, leading to improved job performance. Another study from the University of California, Santa Barbara found that mindfulness training can lead to a reduction in stress and burnout among employees.
Research from the University of Washington suggests that mindfulness can also improve teamwork and communication in the workplace. The study found that employees who received mindfulness training reported better relationships with their colleagues and supervisors, as well as improved communication and collaboration within their teams.
Benefits of Mindfulness for Organizations of 21st Century
Mindfulness has been shown to enhance creativity and innovation in a number of ways, through both statistics and neuroscience research.
Improving cognitive flexibility
Increasing divergent thinking
Reducing mind-wandering
Enhancing the ability to focus
Reducing stress and negative emotions
Improved communication
Conflict resolution and relationship management
Team Building
Change acceptance and management
Benefits of Mindfulness: Some Statistics
There are a number of studies that have been conducted on the benefits of meditation and mindfulness at the workplace, and they have found a wide range of positive outcomes. Here are a few statistics from some of these studies:
- A study from the American Psychological Association found that after an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction program, employees reported a:
- 44% reduction in perceived stress
- 20% improvement in sleep quality
- 19% improvement in overall quality of life
- 20% reduction in burnout
- A study from the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology found that after an 8-week mindfulness-based intervention program, employees reported:
- 25% reduction in perceived stress
- 20% improvement in overall quality of life
- 30% improvement in job satisfaction
- 40% reduction in symptoms of burnout
Content Outline: Corporate workshops on Mindfulness
1: Introduction to mindfulness
- Understanding the concept of mindfulness and its benefits
- The science behind mindfulness
- Mindfulness practices and techniques, such as body scan meditation, breath awareness, and loving-kindness meditation
2: Mindfulness and self-awareness
- Understanding how mindfulness can increase self-awareness
- How self-awareness can improve communication
- Mindfulness practices to increase self-awareness, such as journaling and reflective writing
3: Mindfulness and emotional regulation
- Understanding how mindfulness can improve emotional regulation
- How emotional regulation can improve communication
- Mindfulness practices to improve emotional regulation, such as mindful breathing and body scan meditation
4: Mindfulness and active listening
- Understanding the importance of active listening
- How mindfulness can improve active listening
- Mindfulness practices to improve active listening, such as mindful walking and guided imagery meditation
5: Mindfulness and assertive communication
- Understanding the concept of assertive communication
- How mindfulness can improve assertive communication
- Mindfulness practices to improve assertive communication, such as mindful speaking and mindful writing
6: Mindfulness and conflict resolution
- Understanding the role of mindfulness in conflict resolution
- How mindfulness can improve conflict resolution
- Mindfulness practices to improve conflict resolution, such as loving-kindness meditation and guided imagery meditation
7: Mindfulness and team communication
- Understanding the importance of team communication
- How mindfulness can improve team communication
- Mindfulness practices to improve team communication, such as mindful team-building activities and group meditations
About the faculty
Yogeysh Singh (MBA, CHRC, SSBB, SPHRi) is the CEO of Workx Middle East, a renowned talent management & talent development company based out of the UAE. He also has formal certifications from top business schools including Harvard & Wharton in Learning & Development, People analytics, Organization Design (IIM), Strategic Management (CBS), Emotional Intelligence (ISB), Lean management to name a few.
Mr.Yogeysh is a dynamic trainer, a sought-after Strategic HR & Organizational
Development (OD) Consultant, who has delivered 5000+ hours of training in HR and
other critical soft skills across the Middle East to more than 60 nationalities.
His style of teaching is fun, engaging and highly fruitful. He is currently pursuing his PHD in HR.
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