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How Workplace Culture and Mindful Leadership will Impact the Future of Work
Workplace culture, future of work, and mindfulness expert, Pandit Dasa, shares insights on what companies can do to avoid quiet quitting and attrition by creating a sense of belonging in the workplace.
Quiet quitting and the lack of a sense of belonging are real struggles organizations are experiencing. These challenges were always there to some degree or another. However, the pandemic shone a spotlight on these phenomena like never before.
These challenges occur when organizations become overly focused on their results and goals and forget about the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of their workforce. A “people first” culture, where the well-being of the employees is prioritized, is the only sustainable solution to creating happy and loyal employees.
In the future of work, the whole employee is recognized and valued and is provided with the proper tools and support to provide the self-care they need to show up healthy on all levels. It’s not just the nice thing to do, it’s the right thing to do.
The culture of any organization, whether for-profit, non-profit, academic, or even religious, starts with the leadership. The mood and attitude of leadership will not only determine the type of culture but also the type of talent the organization attracts and is able to retain. The primary reason good talent leaves is leadership. If leaders aren’t leading by example and acting in the mood of a servant leader, we can’t expect others to follow suit. Toxic leadership uses people, prioritizes projects over people, creates a cliquish environment, feels threatened by the success of others, and doesn’t give credit where credit is due.
On the contrary, mindful leaders encourage and inspire others to grow while providing open communication and collaboration. They lead with humility and without ego provide the necessary tools for others to thrive and succeed.
We all want to feel that we are making a difference and that we are part of something bigger than just ourselves. This happens when there is a sense of trust and support within teams and organizations as a whole. It’s impossible to be happy and productive when trust is lacking and we are always having to look over our shoulder.
According to the Harvard Business Review, “positive social connections produce highly desirable results.”
- People get sick less often
- They experience less depression
- They learn faster and remember longer
- They display more mental acuity
- Better job performance
Since an average person spends more than half of their waking time at work, engaging in work related activities, it is crucial that people feel positively connected with each other in an environment where trust and respect are foundational.
Research based secular practices of mindfulness are already being implemented globally by many industries including banking, pharmaceuticals, technology, food, clothing, military, automotive, medical, and many more. They are tremendously beneficial for not only maintaining calm during challenging, high pressure, and stressful situations, but have shown to improve emotional intelligence which allows individuals to understand other people’s perspectives. A few deep breaths before or after a stressful meeting or before pressing “send” on a sensitive email can prevent mass confusion and save relationships. I describe in detail a variety of these breathing and focusing techniques, that corporate professionals can use, in my new book Mindfulness for the Wandering Mind.
The future of work will require awareness on all levels of wellness, workplace culture, and mindfulness in leadership.
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