Bailey mentions a statistic that is gaining traction among those talking about the impact of stress on the workforce: the World Health Organization estimates that American businesses lose $300 billion annually due to stress. That statistic was mentioned recently in a Huffington Post Live conversation with Janice Marturano, founder of the Institute for Mindful Leadership and former VP of General Mills, Depty Counsel. That WHO statistic is also part of a growing conversation about how compassion and slowing down might actually make business leaders more effective. The Forbes post ends with three classic practices for trying out mindfulness: the body scan, mindfulness meditation, and creating mindful breaks. Read them here.
Forbes Recognize Work Stress But Don T React
Forbes acknowledges the prevalence of work stress but emphasizes the importance of adopting proactive measures rather than merely reacting to its impact The article provides insights into effective coping mechanisms and organizational strategies to promote employee well-being and productivity
