In the “State of the Global Workplace 2022 Report” by Gallup it was revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic era put a halt to a long period of gradual but general improvement in engagement among the world’s workers. This matters for global economic dynamism. Gallup estimates that low engagement costs the global economy US$7.8 trillion and accounts for 11% of GDP globally. Gallup’s analysis of 112, 312 business units in 96 countries found a strong link between engagement and performance outcomes, such as retention, productivity, safety and profitability.
In 2020, the world’s workers reached an all-time high for experiencing stress while in the workplace. In 2021, this percentage went even higher and it was found that negative emotions, such as worry, sadness and anger, remained well above pre pandemic levels. Inevitably, the stress that workers feel has a negative impact on the workplace. Clearly, negative human energy is on the rise and needs to be addressed.
The traditional interventions associated with supporting employees’ well-being and creating a more positive working environment are often thought of as high-cost ticket items such as gyms, game rooms and expensive wellness programs, however, the benefits of mindfulness and meditation are proven and affordable techniques that are still under-utilized in spite of a potentially high ROI.
The research coming from brain science and neuroscience is telling us to develop leaders with the knowledge and understanding of the necessity of a positive work environment in terms of human mindset and behaviours for a healthier workforce – physically, mentally and emotionally. The skill of Positive Presence™ is a new and deliberate way of thinking and behaving that makes the connection between human energy and behaviour and is easily practiced and developed right on the job. For many, it is just a lot of common sense, but for others it is a slow and gentle process that requires the help of both team mates and leaders.
At the end of the day, organizational success comes down to the collective performance of its people and the quality of their mind at work – using the art of mindfulness to create a positive and energized mindset, just makes sense.
Catherine is the President and CEO of CORPORATE HARMONY, providing virtual solutions for leadership development and organizational culture change. Her leadership and coaching experience as a Project Manager in an ever-changing, fast moving technological organization with unrelenting demands drove her to the realization that a positive mindset and strength-building behaviors are essential for today’s complex and chaotic organizational systems. CORPORATE HARMONY’s virtual platform of programs, coaching and performance measurement, is an innovative online technology of tested proprietary content. The world-class content of CORPORATE HARMONY’s Positive Presence Program develops the skill of ‘Positive Presence’ and the necessary ‘Positive Presence Behaviour Competencies’ for maintaining a positive and energized mindset and increased performance in today’s complex work environment, and leading to a culture of collaboration and connection. Catherine’s vision for Corporate Harmony is to bring the skill of “Positive Presence” to the corporate world as it becomes more complex, ambiguous and chaotic. Catherine is uniquely positioned to impact organizations’ productivity and long term success, with her powerful vision of eliminating bad stress from every workplace around the globe, bringing purpose into the people equation to promote healthy, productive and meaningful work cultures and turn the tide on the neglect of mental health on a global scale. Catherine is author of the book: “CORPORATE HARMONY – The Performance Link for Today’s Modern Organization” Catherine can be reached at: Catherine.Osborne@corporateharmony.ca or go to ‘contact us’ on our website www.corporateharmony.ca. Catherine is available for consultation, and can be reached by 519-695-3407.