Insights for HR and L&D Leaders

We spend more of our time working than doing anything else, and researchers have found that these hours are on average the least happy of our lives. Endemic stress in knowledge-based industries accounts for a large proportion of workplace absence and represents a huge loss...

"Mental health is a fundamental human right for all people that requires a rights-based approach to protect the welfare of people with mental disorders and those at risk of poor mental health, and to enable an environment that promotes mental health for all." - Lancet...

These days, mindfulness meditation for beginners is a subject that gives rise to a great deal of confusion. With the rising popularity of meditation, it’s surprising to find that basic instruction is often overlooked. At almost every meditation group and retreat that I’ve...

“Life is available only in the present moment.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh If you’ve read any books on meditation or spirituality, you’ve probably noticed that a common theme in most of them is the concept of living in the present moment. They usually describe the benefits of living...

There are many reasons for low self-esteem. According to research, many of them stem from early childhood experiences involving physical, or emotional abuse, or feelings of abandonment. If you suffered from this type of childhood, low self-esteem can result if you didn’t...

According to The Mindfulness Initiative, a UK research group, the body of research-based evidence that mindfulness contributes to a richer, fuller life and greater business success is growing quickly. Here are 6 of our favorite ways for you to unlock your best self:  1....

Mindfulness programs need not be time-consuming or expensive. Indeed, many organizations choose to start out with low touch / low-cost options while they experiment with mindfulness. Others choose to rely on in-house champions to establish grassroots support. Whil’s Team...

Do you feel like your memory is declining as you get older? Well, you’re not alone. I see comments from old friends on Facebook all the time about how they’re having more trouble remembering things. But while my friends’ memories have declined, mine has actually improved....

In order for an organization to implement effective change strategies employees must be able to adapt to ever-changing situations and environments.52 For over 20 years, researchers have observed workplaces where individuals and teams reliably thrive in the face of constant...