Yoga can help to treat depression, studies show
A series of new studies brings yoga one step closer to becoming a recommended treatment for depression, after finding that the practice can help to reduce symptoms of the condition. It is estimated that around 16.1 million adults in the…
6 Great Examples of Workplace Wellness Programs
Developing a fitness or health habit can take considerable effort, with estimates ranging from 21 to 66 days of daily repetition. Considering the improvement to the well-being and productivity of a healthy workplace, and the amount of time we spend…
The New Wave Of Mindfulness Tech: Meditation VR
In a new immersive experience, anyone can cut ties with reality for a few minutes and find themselves at a Northern California retreat centre. When talking about the particular stressors of life in the modern age, it’s hard not to…
The meaning of ‘creativity’ is lost in corporate culture – lets save it
Creativity is a term thrown about the workplace all too often. It bounces off the walls, flying over the heads of employees, and often fizzles out in a corner, without always having made the desired impact. It’s no wonder then,…
Mindfulness For People Who Think They Can’t Meditate
For much of my life, I battled an internal engine that churned a steady stream of negative thoughts. I looked for relief in every way imaginable and often read that meditation held a powerful key to my true happiness. But…
5 Reasons to Take Yoga into The Workplace
In addition to becoming more physically fit, yoga also helps to reduce tension, stress and discomfort associated with our daily workplace challenges. If only we could roll out our mats the moment we feel stress at work. However, when we…
Room to Think: The Rise of Still Spaces in the Workplace
Silence is an endangered species. Here’s how you can preserve it in the workplace. Quiet is a “think tank of the soul,” says Gordon Hempton, a sound recording specialist and co-author of One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Quest…
Swanky Workplace Perks
For some New Yorkers, being stuck inside the office, even on a less than splendid day, can be — dare we say it — fun. Companies are wooing employees with workplace perks that range from the practical, like health care…
Employees must know we care about their wellbeing, says Shutterstock
Healthy body, healthy mind is the philosophy at stock photography site Shutterstock, which focuses its wellbeing strategy on promoting understanding and inclusivity. Businesses globally are increasingly recognising the fundamental importance of prioritising wellbeing in the workplace in order to create inclusive…
4 Tips for a Stronger Employee Benefits Program in a Multigenerational Workplace
Knowing your workforce demographic — including what they appreciate and need — is vital to recruiting and retaining talent across a workplace that can now employ up to five generations. The world of employee benefits is changing. In addition to…