1. Multilevel Mindfulness: Which Organizational Factors Stimulate Mindfulness in the Workplace?
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Koopmans L, Bruel D, de Geit E, van den Bergh R, Bouwens L, de Korte E, Wiezer N, and van der Torre W
- Subjects
- Humans, Occupational Stress prevention & control, Occupational Stress psychology, Qualitative Research, Occupational Health, Organizational Culture, Interviews as Topic, Male, Female, Mindfulness, Workplace psychology
- Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to examine which factors in the organizational context stimulate and/or hinder employee mindfulness. Methods: Two methods were used: 1) scientific literature review, and 2) qualitative interviews with scientists, trainers, and managers. Results: The individual and the work environment interact with each other when it comes to mindfulness in the workplace. Factors at the task, team, supervisor, organizational, and context level stimulate employee mindfulness. Conclusions: Mindfulness is effective in dealing with stress but also positively impacts work-related outcomes such as engagement, concentration, and productivity. A multilevel approach can strengthen the positive effects of individual mindfulness training in the workplace, ultimately contributing to healthy workplaces., Competing Interests: Conflict of interest: None declared., (Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.)
- Published
- 2024
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