Meditation at Work: What a Study of 1.458 Employees Revealed

Meditation at Work: What a Study of 1.458 Employees Revealed

Deadlines, back-to-back meetings and constant switching between tasks often leave little room for a mindful pause. How could meditation fit into the working day? And what does research tell us about its potential benefits? To mark World Meditation Day on 21 December, a study published in JAMA Network Open offers useful insights into how meditation may support employee well-being. Source What the study examined Radin and colleagues studied 1,458 employees at a large academic medical centre who reported mild to moderate stress. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups. The first received access to a digital mindfulness meditation programme, with instructions to practise for 10 minutes a day over eight […]

World Meditation Day – 21 December

World Meditation Day – 21 December

Meditation is an ancient practice that involves focusing one’s attention on the present moment. Rooted in religious, yogic, and secular traditions across cultures, meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Today, it is embraced worldwide, transcending its spiritual origins to become a universal tool for personal well-being and mental health. Source What is meditation? The most recognized definition of meditation generally describes it as a practice where an individual uses techniques such as mindfulness, focused attention, or concentrated thought to train the mind and achieve a state of mental clarity, emotional calmness, and physical relaxation. There are diverse types of meditation, each offering unique approaches to achieving calm, clarity, […]

How Active Spaces Can Transform Employee Wellbeing and Productivity in the Workplace

How Active Spaces Can Transform Employee Wellbeing and Productivity in the Workplace

Boost Employee Wellbeing with a Dynamic Workspace. Μore organisations are realising that blending movement with everyday work routines can lead to happier, healthier teams—and better business outcomes. Recent research highlights that physical activity can sharpen mental clarity, reduce stress and lift productivity. These benefits tie directly into improved employee wellbeing. Source Even a short wellness break during office hours, whether it’s some gentle stretching or a brief walk, has been linked to higher levels of output and job satisfaction. “An active space doesn’t necessarily mean a ‘fitness space’. It’s a flexible zone away from the standard desk area that allows employees to step back from work and, if they choose, […]

Greece tops Europe for share of workers suffering from stress, depression or anxiety

Greece tops Europe for share of workers suffering from stress, depression or anxiety

Their work either causes or worsens these conditions, according to European statistics Source If our job is a major source of stress, perhaps even anxiety and depression, we are far from being in the minority — quite the opposite. In fact, in Greece, almost half of all workers (49%) report suffering from stress, depression or anxiety that is either caused or aggravated by their work. This is the highest percentage in Europe, followed by Finland at 45% and Cyprus at 43%. The European average is 29%, with huge differences between the countries at the top and bottom of the list. Denmark has the lowest proportion of workers (19%) suffering from […]

10 Mental Health Must-Haves For Employees & 4 Mental Health Must-Haves For Employers

10 Mental Health Must-Haves For Employees & 4 Mental Health Must-Haves For Employers

Certain workplace must-haves are legally required to protect workers from potentially physical dangers on the job. Hazmat suits for toxic waste, face masks for Covid and other contagious diseases, hard hats for forestry and construction workers, safety glasses for welders. But few protections are in place for employee mental health. Think about toxic work cultures, required overtime, job burnout, layoff anxiety, unreasonable deadlines, job demands, restricted PTO, brutal work schedules. I could go on, but you get the point. Source: Forbes 10 Mental Health Must-Haves To Protect Yourself The EU workforce cannot always depend on organizations to offer flexibility, work-life balance or shield them from trends like the 9-9/6 work […]

10 Mental Health Must-Haves As Workplace Anxiety Skyrockets

10 Mental Health Must-Haves As Workplace Anxiety Skyrockets

Certain workplace must-haves are legally required to protect workers from potentially physical dangers on the job. Hazmat suits for toxic waste, face masks for Covid and other contagious diseases, hard hats for forestry and construction workers, safety glasses for welders. But few protections are in place for employee mental health. Think about toxic work cultures, required overtime, job burnout, layoff anxiety, unreasonable deadlines, job demands, restricted PTO, brutal work schedules. I could go on, but you get the point. Source: Forbes 10 Mental Health Must-Haves To Protect Yourself The EU workforce cannot always depend on organizations to offer flexibility, work-life balance or shield them from trends like the 9-9/6 work […]

How Taking a Vacation Improves Your Well-Being

How Taking a Vacation Improves Your Well-Being

We all know that taking vacation is good for you, but it’s less clear that both employers and employees understand exactly just how good it is for you, given that every year more than half of Americans give up paid time off. According to the U.S. Travel Association, in 2018, this amounted to 768 million days of unused vacation time, with more than 30% of it forfeited completely. Add to this, the fact that over 50% of managers feel burned out, taking vacation (and actually unplugging) has never been more important. Source: Harvard Business Review Perhaps you’ve experienced first-hand feeling recharged and refreshed from a vacation in the not-too-distant past. Or maybe you and your team […]

Despite economic pressure, employers still all in on employee wellbeing investments

Despite economic pressure, employers still all in on employee wellbeing investments

Employers today are facing “turbulent times” – from economic challenges to growing healthcare costs, tech disruptions and geopolitical challenges. Yet, despite those pressures, investment in employee wellbeing hasn’t waned – with signs that it will actually increase in the coming years. Source: HR Executive The findings were part of a survey of more than 130 Business Group on Health members – primarily Fortune 500 and large public sector companies – about their approach to employee wellbeing. Seventy-three percent of those surveyed said their investment in this area is staying the same in 2025, with 20% citing a small increase and 2% noting a large bump. Just 4% said their investment […]

7 Tips for Empowering Mothers in the Workplace

7 Tips for Empowering Mothers in the Workplace

Moms make up an important and large segment of the workforce, yet too often have been overlooked in the development of company culture. In this article, we explore seven ways that companies can empower mothers in the workplace. Source: Entrepreneur Empowering mothers in the workplace takes a thoughtful and multifaceted approach. Today, women in most households still bear the brunt of the majority of familial and household responsibilities while also working full-time. It’s unfair – and saying that it’s a lot to juggle and have on your plate is an understatement. The reality is that moms are expected to be everything both at home and at work, and that can be […]

4 Ways an Ergonomic Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity

4 Ways an Ergonomic Workstation Can Improve Your Productivity

Most business owners and managers understand that to get the best out of the people you work with, you must treat them well. The positive momentum and enhanced morale engendered by kind and fair treatment help create a more motivated and productive workforce. Source: Business.com However, few management-level professionals realize that “kind and fair treatment” should extend to employees’ physical environments. Specifically, creating ergonomically optimized workspaces can protect your team’s health while helping to create a happy and productive work culture. We’ll explain more about ergonomics and why employers should invest in ergonomic workstations to boost productivity and morale. What is ergonomics, and what is an ergonomically designed workstation? Ergonomics is an applied […]