mindfulness in the workplace

Mindfulness can be a powerful tool added to the overall workplace wellness programming. Whether it is introduced at the grassroots level or initiated from the executive level, it should fit the organizations needs and goals.

Workplace mindfulness can address:
  • Organizational change such as redesign and mergers
  • Fostering organizational agility and teamwork
  • Increasing employee engagement and trust in leadership
  • Boosting job satisfaction and improving employee/client relationships

HOW TO INTRODUCE MINDFULNESS AT WORK

  • Start meetings with a mindful minute
  • Implement weekly mindfulness meditation sessions
  • Introduce daily micro-practices
  • Offer workshops and Lunch & Learns to introduce the concept of mindfulness
  • Incorporate mindfulness practices into new hire training
  • Allocate quiet spaces for employees to take a break and practice mindfulness meditation
"Your group Skype sessions along with my daily meditation exercises have helped me manage stress levels during COVID-19. While I originally started meditating to improve my focus at work, it is my emotional resilience that has strengthened despite all the recent changes in the world."
-Peter, Vancity Credit Union