mindfulness at work

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Work
How Radical Self-Care Can Transform Company Culture 

Humanizing the workplace is a powerful antidote to stress and alienation—especially in the age of hybridization. Creativity can flourish when we prioritize our mental well-being and choose to be vulnerable about our struggles—and it starts with industry leaders. Read More 

  • Andrew Swinand
  • May 10, 2023
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Compassion
When It Comes to Workplace Well-Being, Leaders Need to Think Like a Scientist 

Overusing the label of “wellness” is a growing market trend that indicates both employees and leaders are prioritizing health—but how can leaders find out which programs are worth their time or investment? In order to sift out the chaff, leaders need to ask the right questions and take an intentional, evidence-based approach to supporting their teams’ well-being. Read More 

  • Nick Hobson
  • April 27, 2023
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Health
How to Lead a More Human Workplace 

A human workplace focused on employee well-being is crucial for maintaining and attracting top talent and setting people up for success. Here are eight ways leaders can create a culture where employees are healthy and happy. Read More 

  • Dori Kelner
  • April 26, 2023
How UK Politicians Are Learning to Disagree—More Agreeably - Illustration of two politicians at podiums debating
Compassion
How UK Politicians Are Learning to Disagree—More Agreeably 

In the often heated, sometimes chaotic halls of the UK Parliament, scholars, thinkers, politicians, and policy-makers have been weaving in threads of mindfulness. The result: not a change in ideologies but a shift toward more positive and productive relationships across parties. Read More 

  • Caren Osten Gerszberg
  • March 9, 2023
No One is Immune From Burnout at Work
Compassion
No One is Immune From Burnout at Work 

Even at Mindful magazine, we have to pay attention to burnout at work. Former editor-in-chief Heather Hurlock shares how she and her staff hold kind space for each other, while holding each other accountable. Read More 

  • Heather Hurlock
  • December 13, 2022
Colorful illustration of two people at a grocery store checkout.
Compassion
Grocery Store Employees Need Mindfulness, Too 

Skills like meditation, kindness, and gratitude can improve mental health and morale at work—including for retail workers. Anthony Sartori shares his experience of both the joyful and challenging moments while unrolling a mindfulness program at a grocery store. Read More 

  • Anthony Sartori
  • October 28, 2022
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