Probably one of the most under-used and underrated terms in corporate corridors is 'mindfulness'. Surprised? So were we, when we realised the potential of this term and the level of influence, it has on companies and their workforce.
So what exactly does this signify? Mindfulness is basically the kind of policies followed in a particular organisation.
It is more of a technique that is enforced by a team leader onto his colleagues and sub-ordinates. These practices are not always successful, for if not done in the right way, these can prove to be disastrous to the company.
A report in www.altizerperformancepartn
It says, "There are critics of mindfulness practices in the workplace – and with fair concerns. First and obvious, 'making' people attend a meditation class or chant a mantra can create an uncomfortable situation, if not disengagement or worse. Second, some skeptics fear employees might confuse accepting what-is with not accepting responsibility for what-is. In our experience, these risks are small and easily avoided, especially when a team takes a holistic approach".
Worry not, for there are few simple suggestions, if implemented, can go a long way in ensuring the workforce team works in cohesion.
The first is to ensure that the employees are a fit lot. This can be done by putting into practice a couple of must-try schedules that will result in healthy minds. After all, a working mind can do wonders.
To quote the article, "The need of the hour is to create simple but effective practices and habits
to ensure what they consume contributes to their energy and provide choices that support each other’s positive goals and habits".
Next, what can be done is to train employees to beat stress. Highly-stressed individuals are a deterrent to the organisation's progress, it may be said.
