Why Mindfulness And Meditation Matter In Leadership
What stresses you out? We all have situations in which it is harder to maintain equilibrium than in others. Mine is: having to do too many administrative tasks that should be done by someone else. What’s yours? Proof That You…
‘Unwellness’ at work costs U.S. $2.2 trillion, report finds
Companies should give their workplace wellness programs an overhaul, finds a new report from the Global Wellness Institute which says “unwellness” at work costs the U.S. economy $2.2 trillion annually. Here’s how the wellness think tank, based in Miami, came…
Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, Cigna invest in wellness centers to cut costs
With estimates that such programs can reduce costs by $3.27 for every dollar spent and building wellness centers can bring a 10 percent return, more and more providers and payers are getting into the wellness game. The entrance of the…
3 Ways To Build Yoga Principles Into Your Work Life
Yoga practice is as much about the mind, as it is about the body. The ritual of opening your practice with a dedication, moving through poses with intention and finally, finishing with gratitude is familiar to most who practice but…
Mindfulness in the Workplace Improves Employee Focus, Attention, Behaviour
Mindfulness is often viewed as either a touchy-feely fad or valuable management tool that can lift an entire workplace. A new comprehensive analysis of mindfulness research, co-directed by a management scientist at Case Western Reserve University, suggests the latter —…
Can Your Office Trick You Into Getting Healthier?
Historical buildings can be inspiring, but they don’t always reflect the demands of modern workplaces. “We had a beautiful antique building,” said Brian Todd, the public information officer for the Nashville Metro Public Health Department, of the city’s Lentz Public Health Center. “But…
An Office Yoga Sequence to Restore and Rejuvenate
Yes, yoga at the office—we dare you to try it! Based on my burgeoning understanding of Katonah Yoga, an alignment-based yoga system developed by Nevine Michaan in New York City and Bedford Hills, NY, here are a few postures to…
When Bosses Walk the Walk
As Chief Talent Officer of Deloitte, LLP, Mike Preston realizes it takes more than simply offering wellness plans. In order for employees to thrive in the workplace, you must find the right balance between work and family—and that starts with…
Namaste Boss! Why Yoga at Work Works
We all know that yoga is great for your health and happiness. And if you’re lucky enough to work for one of these companies, your boss knows it too! We talked to five different companies who all offer yoga classes…
Corporate Calm: 7 Steps to Sharing Mind-Body Wellness in the Workplace
Over the past few decades, mind-body wellness has had a noticeable impact on the corporate landscape. More and more businesses, both large and small, have been integrating a holistic, consciousness-based approach to wellness and productivity for their employees and business…