The Routledge Companion to Mindfulness at Work

The Routledge Companion to Mindfulness at Work is a comprehensive primary reference work for mindfulness (including creativity and flow) in the workplace, including business, healthcare, and educational settings. Research shows that mindfulness boosts creativity through greater insight, receptivity, and balance, and increases energy and a sense of wellbeing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 626 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The increasing interest in the benefits of mindfulness for organizations and the individuals within them has led to the development of this comprehensive primary reference work on mindfulness (including creativity and flow) in the workplace. This Companion encompasses business, healthcare, and educational settings, providing a comprehensive exploration of mindfulness practices.

Research indicates that mindfulness enhances creativity by fostering greater insight, receptivity, and balance, leading to increased energy and a sense of well-being. This Companion traces the origins and evolution of this rapidly growing field, tracks its application in the workplace, and offers insights into emerging trends and future directions.

Contributions from esteemed scholars and practitioners from diverse fields, including business, leadership, psychology, healthcare, education, and more, make this Companion an extensive resource for management and organizational studies, human resource management, psychology, spirituality, cultural anthropology, and sociology. Each chapter presents a comprehensive list of key topics, accompanied by a case or situation that exemplifies the application of these themes. Additionally, workplace lessons and reflection questions are included to facilitate deeper understanding and application of mindfulness in professional settings.

By embracing mindfulness, organizations can foster a culture of resilience, productivity, and employee well-being, leading to improved outcomes and a competitive edge in today's fast-paced and dynamic business environment.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367495336