Managing workplace stress through meditation
David Gelles, “Mindful Work” author, discusses the benefits of mindful meditation and how the practice is changing business from the inside out. Mindful Work: How Meditation Is Changing Business from the Inside Out is now available online From: NBC News
6 must-see LA tech office spaces
Washio On-demand laundry and dry cleaning app Employees at location: 35 Funding: $13.27 million Date founded: March 2013 Location: Santa Monica, CA What were your considerations when picking an office space and designing its layout? “The top priority was staying in Santa Monica…
Why Wellness Programs Are Key to Your Company’s Health
Traditional employer-sponsored wellness programs are often viewed as a way for businesses to reduce healthcare costs, but their true value may lie elsewhere; as incredibly effective ways to increase productivity, engagement and in their use as a recruiting, hiring and…
Scientific Research: The Benefits of Meditation for Beginners
When you hear the word meditation, what comes to mind? Peace? Clarity? A particular practice or technique? The image of a yogi in lotus pose? Or perhaps you think, “Sounds great, but I really don’t have the time to meditate.” Maybe…
Regions Hospital Focuses on Employee Wellness with New Facility
Meditation, yoga, even massages: it might sound like spa treatment, but it’s all part of the job at Regions Hospital in St. Paul. “We firmly believe that you can’t give to others what you don’t give to yourself,” said Brooke…
Using the Wall to Release Tension at Work
So, you’re at work. You’ve heard a lot about this yoga stuff and the many benefits that come along with it. Plus, you’re neck/ back/ legs (all of the above?) are aching. Yoga would feel pretty great right about now…
How Google Uses Yoga, Meditation to Increase Productivity
Google Chief Evangelist of Brand Marketing Gopi Kallayil discusses branding and marketing on “Market Makers” and how it uses yoga and meditation to increase productivity. From: Bloomberg
Get fit at your desk
Desk-bound and want to stay fit and healthy? Don’t despair. There are simple ways to keep your mind and body in top shape, even if you are stuck at your desk day-in, day-out. Studies show sedentary working habits, such as…
Go inside the bright San Francisco offices of $300 million fitness tracker company Fitbit
Fitbit and its team of nearly 500 employees recently moved into brand new offices in San Francisco’s South of Market neighbourhood. Employees get to enjoy some pretty awesome perks, from healthy lunches catered daily to free Zumba and yoga classes…
5 Mindfulness Techniques That Will Improve Your Relationships and Make You a Better Leader
Greater mindfulness can make you a much more effective leader. It will give you better insight on both employees and customers, and help you make better decisions. That advice comes from Charles Francis, author of Mindfulness Made Simple: Your Guide…