Impact of Mindfulness on the Modern Workplace
Advances in Computational Intelligence and Robotics April 5, 2024 Amrit Mund, Anshul Singh Chauhan, Akshat Tarush et al.
Based on 30 in-depth interviews with professionals across sectors including banking, financial services, insurance, education, and manufacturing, this qualitative chapter argues that workplace stress has debilitating effects on employees. Mindfulness is presented as a potent means to alleviate this stress. The authors highlight unique challenges faced by working women and contend that mindfulness practices empower them by enhancing self-confidence, resilience, and work-life balance. They also discuss how Gen Z employees, shaped by the digital age, exhibit distinct expectations that challenge traditional work cultures, and propose mindfulness as an essential tool for managing stress and improving focus. The chapter concludes that organizations should invest in mindfulness programs.