Mindfulness in the workplace
Companies are increasingly turning towards mindfulness training as an effective approach to enhancing business performance.
Organisations seek out mindfulness for different reasons and programmes are tailored to suit the specific needs of the organisation.
Some of the reasons why companies run mindfulness programmes:
Many organisations now provide mindfulness training for their leaders, managers and employees. Below are just three examples:
Google - article in the New York Times
U.S Marines - article on mindfulness in the U.S military
Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals - offer courses aimed at energising its 5,000 employees during and after marathon meetings. AstraZeneca now fund research and support mindfulness programmes.
In comparison to the cost of employee sickness, mindfulness programmes are relatively inexpensive, and can aid employee motivation and retention. (source: Mindfulnet.org)
At Mindfulness Makes Sense we start with the outcomes you want to achieve and then design the most appropriate interventions. These can range from two-hour, half or one-day introductory workshops to eight week courses and one-to-one coaching. Contact us.
Our clients have included e2v, Rolls Royce, WEA, Nottingham University and Nottingham University Business School.
Organisations seek out mindfulness for different reasons and programmes are tailored to suit the specific needs of the organisation.
Some of the reasons why companies run mindfulness programmes:
- Reduce stress-related absence
- Increase employee engagement and productivity
- Develop leadership skills
- Increase creativity and decision-making
- Develop focus and attention
- Improve communication
- Develop resilience
- Increase emotional intelligence
- Improve employee well-being
Many organisations now provide mindfulness training for their leaders, managers and employees. Below are just three examples:
Google - article in the New York Times
U.S Marines - article on mindfulness in the U.S military
Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals - offer courses aimed at energising its 5,000 employees during and after marathon meetings. AstraZeneca now fund research and support mindfulness programmes.
In comparison to the cost of employee sickness, mindfulness programmes are relatively inexpensive, and can aid employee motivation and retention. (source: Mindfulnet.org)
At Mindfulness Makes Sense we start with the outcomes you want to achieve and then design the most appropriate interventions. These can range from two-hour, half or one-day introductory workshops to eight week courses and one-to-one coaching. Contact us.
Our clients have included e2v, Rolls Royce, WEA, Nottingham University and Nottingham University Business School.
