Almost 90% of Gen Z business owners 'practice mindfulness'

Compared to 6% of 55-64 years olds

Adam Saville
clock • 2 min read

Survey of business owners and employers explores work/life balance and workplace wellbeing

More than two-thirds of business owners (68%) are practicing mindfulness as part of their work routine, research carried out on behalf of Esme Loans has suggested. However, on closer inspection, the survey of 500 business owners and employees showed that only 6% of 55 to 64 year olds use such techniques - such as meditation to bring their attention to the present moment - to improve their mental health, compared to 87% to 18 to 24 year olds. Eight ways to incorporate mindfulness into workplaces The research also suggested that business owners take three times the amount of sick day...

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