Healthy Workplace

Practicing Mindfulness

Mindfulness is being aware of your thoughts and feelings without reaction or judgment. Mindfulness can be a tool for relaxation and emotional awareness. Mindfulness practices can be described as yoga, guided meditation, or simple breathing exercises. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future. Mindfulness is about acceptance. We pay attention to our thoughts without believing, for instance, that there's “right” thoughts and feelings without judging them or a “wrong” way to think or feel in a given moment.

Stress Management

At Life Works Well, we emphasize the importance of wellness and well-being in the workplace. Everyone experiences stress in their lives at different levels. While many people have their own methods for managing their stress, they aren’t always the most healthy, effective, or productive. While stress is inevitable, it can be managed with the right techniques. This guide will show you the causes and effects of stress and 5 effective tools to help manage your stress.

Sabbaticals

As the labour market becomes more competitive and seeking out top talent becomes a priority for organizations, employers may find themselves interested in widening their benefits to attract the best candidates. One benefit that may be of interest are sabbaticals, and you may wonder how an effective sabbatical program can be designed. This also may lead to other questions, such as what an employer can expect from an employee taking a sabbatical, or how a sabbatical program can impact a business’s needs. This document will help answer some of these questions and we have also added a few additional resources for further review.

Conflict resolution in the workplace

Conflict resolution is detecting, addressing, and resolving conflicts or disputes among employees professionally, resulting in a positive and productive work environment. In the workplace, conflicts often stem from various sources that can impact team dynamics and overall harmony.

Open and effective communication for a more collaborative workplace

With a growing remote and frontline workforce worldwide, open communication is more crucial than ever. Employee engagement may deteriorate if employees don't feel connected to a broader, more significant cause. Whether your staff are on the front lines or operate from a desk, open communication can significantly improve teamwork and promote a more collaborative space, among other benefits.