Work Health | Smart Meetings
Listen to Audio How a holistic approach can improve engagement and focus While research shows that people are motivated by goals, which lead to better outcomes for employees and organizations, too many meetings prevent participants from achieving productive outcomes, with rigid agendas or aimless discussions. On the other hand, workplace stress and burnout can have the opposite effect — leading to decreased performance, increased absenteeism, and higher turnover. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes burnout as an occupational phenomenon, emphasizing its prevalence and the need for intervention. Research shows that companies that invest in employee wellness programs experience lower healthcare costs and absenteeism, and higher employee morale and productivity. So how can meeting organizers help people combat stress and burnout? More importantly, how can we organize meetings so that participants feel a sense of purpose and mindfulness? One proven solution is to combine work and wellness. Incorporating wellness into meetings and events is not only a trend, but also an…