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Which strategies are most effective for increasing workplace mindfulness?

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Which strategies are most effective for increasing workplace mindfulness?

1.Introduction

The course focuses on determining the factors that enhance employee mindfulness and the viability of the strategies in maximizing the organization's performance. In attaining the goal of the course, research questions were developed, and data collected from various secondary sources to support the theory.

Research question

I. What are the strategies to use in enhancing workplace mindfulness?

II. How can employee burnout be addressed in the organization?

III. What is the difference between workplace burnout and workout stressors?

Background information

A skill for the twenty-first century is the ability to be present and mindful, stay involved intentionally without judging, and do so without judgment. Companies with mindful personnel have an advantage in today's ever-changing world. When employees are given the permission and space to think – to be present, they build mental agility, resilience, and self-awareness. Mindfulness can also help people feel less emotionally depleted, more receptive to new ideas, and develop their compassion and empathy. In today's environment, the ability to remain calm and react rapidly to changing conditions is and will continue to be a competitive advantage. Another advantage of having a mindful workplace is the potential to attract new personnel. An increase in mindfulness at work may have a comparable effect, resulting in improved levels of dedication and engagement, lowering the amount of money wasted due to employee turnover (Blaszczynski, 2018).

Methods of research

Document review was the main method used in collecting data to answer the research questions. In this method, articles were searched from various databases after which they were appraised based on their relevance to the main research topic. This led into the use of the most appropriate articles in support the research questions.

2. Findings

I. Workplace mindfulness can be enhanced through mitigating workplace stressors.

When the stressors in a workplace environment are solved, the employee can easily think of ways to enhance productivity. Therefore, mitigation of workplace stressors acts as an intervention to enhance self-awareness and resilience or reduce emotional exhaustion.

II. Incentive alignment can help in enhancing workplace mindfulness.

Simply explained, an employee incentive program or award is a program or prize created in the workplace to motivate and inspire people to perform more. Aside from material objects, rewards are frequently focused on actions or intangible advantages. In these arrangements, the incentives are designed to encourage the employees to handle their tasks effectively (Kersemaekers et al, 2018).

III. Workplace mindfulness training

Teaching or studying mindfulness techniques is a form of training that aims to assist learners in learning how to live more fully in the here and now. Becoming present and aware is a powerful antidote for the common tendency to rehash past experiences or to worry about future scenarios in a workplace setting.

IV. There is a difference between workplace stressors and workplace burnout.

Based on the document analysis done from the sources, workplace burnout is the result of a failure to manage long-term workplace stress successfully. Burnout symptoms include energy depletion or exhaustion, a rise in mental detachment from one's job, and feelings of negativism or cynicism about one's career. The word "work stress" refers to the conflicting demands of a person's job. When employees' emotional and physical reactions to working demands become uncontrollable, they are under severe work stress.

3. Conclusions

There is a need to develop strategies in an organization that enhances workplace mindfulness. Organizations should focus on ensuring the employees have sufficient space to think about ways to improve their productivity in the organization. Among the strategies that should be implemented include incentive alignment, addressing workplace stressors, and implementing regular mindfulness training.

4. Recommendations

Managers should promote opportunities for employees or their subordinates to engage in behaviors that help cope with stress. Among the behaviors include relaxation practices, physical activity, and proper nutrition. Organizations should develop mandatory vacation and similar stressors-mitigation policies and make the programs a priority (Mäkiniemi & Heikkilä-Tammi, 2018).

5. References

Blaszczynski C (2018). Being Intentional About Workplace Mindfulness Programs, pages 48-53. Accessible from Cal State LA College of Businesnd Economics home page: Scroll down to Academics and click on Business Forum link, then click on cover of Business Forum journal (in yellow)

Kersemaekers, W., Rupprecht, S., Wittmann, M., Tamdjidi, C., Falke, P., Donders, R., … & Kohls, N. (2018). A workplace mindfulness intervention may be associated with improved psychological well-being and productivity. A preliminary field study in a company setting. Frontiers in psychology, 9, 195.

Mäkiniemi, J-P. & Heikkilä-Tammi, K. (2018). Promoting Sustainability: The Effects of Workplace Mindfulness Training. Electronic Journal of Business Ethics and Organization Studies, 23 (1), 20-28. Retrieved from