June 27, 2023
Via: HR HeroSometimes the causes of stress and burnout are obvious. A looming deadline, a sick child, or financial insecurity can all add to a person’s mental health burden. But there are other elements of our daily lives that affect mental well-being […]
May 27, 2022
Via: HR HeroMental health is in a delicate state. After more than two years of a pandemic that has left many feeling isolated and anxious, mental health challenges are having a greater impact than at any time in recent history. The COVID-19 […]
August 12, 2019
Via: Sofia AllendeDo you feel like stress is an inevitable part of the workplace? You are not alone. Studies confirm that “occupational pressures and fears” are the leading cause of stress among working Americans. “Increased levels of job stress as assessed by […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement, Workplace wellness
September 11, 2017
Via: SparkMindfulness in the workplace is one of the most important trends that businesses are paying attention to. As part of a series dedicated to must-read books for HR leaders, we’re exploring key lessons from “Mindful Work: How Meditation Is Changing […]
December 15, 2016
Via: WorkforceLucky, lucky me, I’ve recently returned from an extended weekend vacation visiting my sisters in New Orleans. Very pleasant. I took many long walks with my sister and her pit bull puppy in the Bayou District; we ate at a […]
Development & Evaluation, Engagement
December 2, 2016
Via: Chief Learning OfficerWhen I read Ruth Whippman’s critique on the current mindfulness revolution—its urging that we to be in the moment—it was 3 a.m. I wasn’t quite there. But at a more reasonable hour — and level of consciousness — I considered Whippman’s […]
Development & Evaluation, Employee development
July 19, 2016
Via: Chief Learning OfficerIf it hasn’t already, the mindfulness training trend may be coming to your office soon. Workplace mindfulness training programs can help workers manage stress and improve memory and focus. Training can be delivered in a number of ways including in-person […]