Reduce Stress, Cultivate Calm

At WellNest, we offer specialised workplace meditation classes designed to help employees manage stress, boost focus, and enhance overall wellbeing. Our sessions are tailored for busy professionals, providing practical mindfulness techniques that can be easily integrated into the workday. By creating a calmer, more focused workplace environment, these classes support both employee wellness and organisational productivity.

 

Work related stress

Work-related stress is a significant issue in the UK, with

substantial costs to both employers and the government.

 

Stress can have a major effect on work performance. Some

of the consequences of workplace stress includes

absenteeism, diminished performance, negative attitude

and cynicism, a decline in commitment and creativity, and

a decreased ability to concentrate, learn and interact with

other employees.

 

Stressed workers can also develop a range of symptoms

including insomnia, headaches, back pain, gastrointestinal

disorders, fatigue, anxiety, irritability and depression.

 

According to data from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and other government sources the key impacts of work related stress are as follows;

 

Financial Cost to the UK Economy

• Estimated total cost: Over £28 billion per year (as of recent estimates including lost productivity, absenteeism, and presenteeism). Read the AXA UK report here.

• A 2022 Deloitte report estimated that poor mental health (which includes stress) costs UK employers between £53 billion and £56 billion per year, part of this cost ultimately affects government spending and tax revenues. Read the Deloitte report here.

 

Lost Working Days

• In 2022/23, around 17.1 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression, or anxiety, according to the HSE. Read the HSE report here.

• These conditions accounted for 49% of all work-related ill health and 54% of all working days lost due to work-related ill health.

 

Impact on NHS and Public Services

• Stress and mental health issues increase demand for NHS services, adding pressure and cost to public healthcare.

• The NHS Long Term Plan identifies workplace mental health as a key challenge to address.

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Why meditation in the workplace?

It has been proven that employers who incorporate meditation into the workplace often see a range of positive outcomes, both for employees and for the organisation as a whole. These outcomes are supported by research in psychology, occupational health, and business productivity.

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Improve Mental Health & Reduce Stress with WellNest

• WellNest meditation can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression levels among employees.

• WellNest mindfulness and meditation practices help regulate emotional responses and improve resilience.

(A study by the University of Massachusetts Medical School found that 8 weeks of mindfulness meditation reduced anxiety by up to 58% in participants. read what was said in the Harvard Gazette here).

 

Increase Productivity

• WellNest will help to improve employee focus, decision-making, and task performance due to reduced mental clutter and improved attention.

• Your employees will spend less time distracted or disengaged.

 

Lower Absenteeism & Presenteeism

• WellNest meditation helps reduce burnout and increases energy, which can lower absenteeism.

• Your employees will be more present and engaged at work, reducing presenteeism (being at work but not functioning effectively).

 

Enhance Employee Wellbeing and Satisfaction

• Incorporating WellNest meditation signals a culture of care, leading to:

  • Higher morale

  • Improved work-life balance

  • Greater job satisfaction and retention

 

Improve Team Dynamics

• WellNest meditation fosters emotional regulation and empathy, which can;

  • Enhance communication

  • Strengthen teamwork

  • Improve conflict resolution

 

Cost Savings

• Reduced costs related to:

  • Health insurance claims

  • Sick leave

  • Staff turnover

• Deloitte estimates that for every £1 spent on mental health interventions (like meditation), employers can expect a return of £5 on average. Find the full Deloitte report here.