In today's busy business world, staff and managers continue to push harder and faster in hopes of achieving more. But does more effort and constant pressure really drive better business results? Research shows the opposite, revealing that employees who are calm, centred and focused are more creative, more productive, better communicators and become better leaders. Workplace wellness is proving crucial to improving performance. Yoga has taken hold of the business world as it offers a fun, convenient and affordable way to enhance company wellness, helping staff and managers ease stress, tame their emotions, sharpen their minds, improve productivity and boost performance.
Q: Why are companies bringing in yoga?
A: Research shows that for every dollar a company invests in wellness, it saves $3. That is a 200% ROI. Nowadays more companies are realizing that constantly pushing harder and faster actually sabotages productivity and performance. What boosts results is wellness and so, a long list of companies has launched initiatives to nourish their staff's wellness. When they do, they are seeing that people make better decisions, communicate better, are more focused and more productive. Yoga is popular because it is fun, effective and affordable, it can be tailored to any skill level and it also provides helpful tools and insights staff and managers can use on their own.
Q: What's the biggest frustration companies are seeing today with their staff?
A: Managers I speak to say they are frustrated because it has become harder to keep great talent. Employees are stressed and overwhelmed. Burnout and absenteeism are on the rise. And today, if they're not happy, great employees may just quit and join the competition. What employees are looking for today is a workplace where they feel valued, and a workplace that takes care of them in which they can thrive. If the corporate atmosphere is one of stress or pressure, if work is draining, people lose motivation, they burnout, they stop showing up, or they quit. We are seeing a complete change in what people want from their work and companies are now launching initiatives to promote wellness and make their company more attractive to job seekers. It is good for employees, good for the company and good for the shareholders. Employee wellness is now a strategic corporate objective because it pays off.
Q: So why do people hire you to teach yoga in their offices?
A: My classes have become popular with Montreal companies because I distill yoga into practical tools and principles for busy business people. I take out the mumbo jumbo and "yoga talk" and make yoga into something anyone can use and understand. My classes aim to help staff and managers gain real skills that translate into better results. I have a Master's in International Communications and used to work in the corporate world, so I know precisely what it is like to be busy, stressed, struggling and need practical help that can be put into practice immediately to get more with less effort.
Q: What are the greatest benefits staff and managers receive from yoga?
A: What I hear most is that yoga allowed them to release stress and tension. They say they are calmer and more focused, and some say the corporate atmosphere actually changes when yoga classes are offered.
Companies who foster wellness see tangible benefits in employee performance, and yoga may be the most effective and affordable way to promote wellness in staff and managers. Best of all it's fun and employees love it.
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