The positive effects of meditation and mindfulness in the workplace

clock • 5 min read

Headspace on finding the right approach to productivity in business

Three in 10 employees say feeling anxious or stressed limits their productivity [1] - and that includes all professionals. With the coronavirus pandemic bringing unprecedented change and uncertainty, these emotions are being exacerbated. Employers can take steps to support their staff, even when they're working from home, and ensure they can be as productive as possible during this difficult and uncertain period. Crucially, they can do this in a way that's realistic and sensitive to any challenges employees might be experiencing. The right kind of leadership When trust in leadership teams...

To continue reading this article...

Join COVER for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, key trend analysis and industry insights.
  • Stay on top of the latest developments around health and wellbeing, diversity and inclusion and the cost of living crisis.
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletter.
  • Members only access to monthly programme 'The COVER Review'
  • Be the first to hear about our CPD accredited events and awards programmes.

Join now

 

Already a Cover member?

Login

More on Employee Benefits

Employers investing in preventative healthcare amid medical inflation

Employers investing in preventative healthcare amid medical inflation

Howden Employee Benefits report

Jaskeet Briah
clock 18 November 2025 • 3 min read
UK SMEs lose £29bn to employee sickness: Unum UK

UK SMEs lose £29bn to employee sickness: Unum UK

“A clear opportunity for smarter policy”

Jaskeet Briah
clock 13 November 2025 • 3 min read
Evelyn Partners exits employee benefits industry

Evelyn Partners exits employee benefits industry

Howden to acquire Evelyn Partners Financial Services

Sahar Nazir
clock 11 November 2025 • 3 min read