Benefits of Mindfulness Training: Why Companies Are Investing in Well-Being

Gone are the days of the leisurely 8-hour workday. Today’s organizations are in a constant state of flux, demanding continuous adaptation to survive. Team structures transform, roles shift, and even the office furniture gets a makeover – all contributing to a more stressful corporate environment.

This fast-paced environment takes a toll on employees. High stress, low immunity, and feelings of inadequacy become common, leading to increased turnover, decreased productivity, and a higher risk of conflict.

In response to these challenges, many companies are embracing mindfulness training as a way to empower their employees. The benefits of mindfulness training extend far beyond the individual, fostering a more positive work culture for the entire organization.

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Companies In The West Are Already Embracing Mindfulness!

A glimpse into corporate America reveals a shift towards well-being. Meditation rooms, pre-meeting breathwork sessions, yoga classes, and mindfulness programs are becoming commonplace. Leaders are even adopting compassionate leadership styles.

This trend is driven, in part, by corporate leaders who have experienced the benefits of mindfulness firsthand. Inspired by their practice, they’re bringing these practices into the boardroom and offering them to their workforce.

Take Steve Jobs, for example. He openly credited his time spent in India and his meditation practice for shaping himself and Apple. “If you just sit and observe…you see so much more than you could see before,” he said. Jobs’ story exemplifies the growing acceptance of mindfulness within the corporate world.

Following suit, giants like Google, Procter and Gamble, and Deutsche Bank are all investing in mindfulness programs. These programs aim to equip both employees and leaders with the tools to navigate the modern workplace. Now, let’s delve into the specific benefits of mindfulness training in companies.

The Benefits of Mindfulness Training

Have a look at some of these statistics from India:

– 0% of CEOS stressed according to Assocham Business Barometer Survey
– 0% of corporate employees feel unproductive and cry regularly according to a study by WHO
– 0% wish they had someone to share their lows says a Survey by Cadbury India
– 0% of techies in Bangalore suffer from psychiatric disorders, says a Study by NIMHANS

Don’t these numbers sound alarming?

Experiencing mental health difficulties at your workplace thus leads to serious difficulties in productivity, motivation levels, and overall quality of life. In such circumstances, mindfulness has been emerging as a solution to manage extreme stress levels at the workplace.

In this context, mindfulness emerges as a powerful solution. Unlike quick-fix training programs, mindfulness is a practice that trains the mind to focus on the present moment without judgment. Research shows that even eight weeks of meditation can positively change brain structure and function, leading to better focus, compassion, concentration, and interpersonal relationships – all essential qualities for a thriving workplace. Some other key benefits of mindfulness training include:

– Healthy, resilient, and motivated employees
– Improved listening skills and team collaboration
– Improved leadership
– Better resilience to work pressure
– Improved concentration and motivation at work

Mindfulness is not a trend, it’s a sustainable approach to fostering a culture of well-being within organizations. By investing in mindfulness programs, companies can empower their employees to navigate the challenges of the modern workplace and ultimately achieve greater success.

A Glimpse of our Mindfulness Trainings for Corporates

Mindfulness Based 7- Week Emotional Resilience Program

Developing a Champion Team for facilitating Emotionally Safe Conversations in the company

Self-Awareness through Mindfulness

Program for Senior Leadership

Introduction to Mindfulness

for senior Leaders

Mindfulness Retreat

for Hyderabad Department Heads

Train the Trainer program

for trainers of all Oberoi Hotels across India

Multiple Short Training Sessions

for the refinery unit of HPCL Mumbai

Short Mindfulness Programs

for Women

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We can customize our corporate mindfulness and meditation programs for your organizations needs. Whether you need to help your employees with stress management, work-life balance, motivate them or look after their mental health, our mindfulness training programs can be customized to help you with your needs.

"Here Is What Clients of Our Corporate Mindfulness Trainings Say"

"In the rush of the corporate world and more so in a 24/7 Media Industry, more than often, we tend to overlook the quotient of mental peace and happiness. The session left us all with a new found vigour and positivity towards life. It helped understand the process of decluttering the mind and letting go of all thoughts and bring back focus to all the positive aspects of life. As a resultant we are able to bring in more empathy in our individual leadership styles and interpersonal dynamics. The insights shared were profound and transformational, and we thank you for your wonderful facilitation, which brought out the power of the present moment so aptly to all of us."

"Our relationship with Inner Space Counselling started in early 2020 when we didn’t realize the impact the pandemic would have on our lives – the increased stress, anxiety, even loneliness. Little did we realize that these would go on to only gain in severity, making it a key priority to support our employees’ mental health, especially during this time. Partnering with Inner Space was one of the most strategically important decisions that we made last year. The counsellors and facilitators at Inner Space did not rush through the briefing process – it was important for them to understand the need, the language, the culture of our organization. This strong foundation formed the foothold on which we began our journey of healing – with Mindfulness – a powerful practice of wellness. The program was structured in a way that allowed people to come together and share, learn, grow. What sets this team apart is their ability to listen, empathize and be willing to guide us at every step. Their expertise shone right through and we are grateful for the gates that their work has opened up for us."

"Apni Shala team has worked with Inner Space for over two years now. We have worked together on integrating mindfulness into Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum developed by Apni Shala. We believe it is very critical to continue to work on our own social-emotional competencies as we create these opportunities for our students and communities. And this belief was further amplified by our work with Sadia and her team. That wisdom comes from the intimate experience of learning that was brought out so beautifully in the way Sadia took us on a mindfulness journey. Her ability to break down some of the very complex and nuanced ideas of mind into day-to-day experiences and realities and coach our team members at a place where each of them was in their journey, was phenomenally powerful. Today, mindfulness has become one of the key philosophies that inform our work at Apni Shala, and we are forever grateful to Sadia and her team for that. "

"EMpower invited Sadia as a knowledge partner to lead an online 8 Week Mindfulness Program in Hindi for nonprofit leaders and staff members. This program had more than 300 participants from different parts of the country and was highly appreciated across diverse nonprofit organizations. These webinar series were followed with community-based training for trainers to take mindfulness and emotional resilience curriculum to young individuals on the field. Over a period of 12-15 months, participating organizations reported a positive shift in organizational culture and requested ongoing technical support in integrating resilience building into their curriculum. "