Why stress is such a major problem in the workplace

The HSE (Health and Safety Executive) calculates that 13.5 million employee days were lost to business due to stress in 2007/8. Research for Human Resource magazine in 2007 indicated that 70% of HR professionals feel that stress is a problem in their organization, with 50% of private sector and 64% of public sector HR professionals saying it had become more of an issue over the preceding 12 months. According to the HSE, work-related stress accounts for over a third of all new incidences of ill health. Each case of work-related stress, depression or anxiety related ill health leads to an average of 30.6 working days lost.

Employers have duties under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to assess the risk of stress-related ill health arising from work activities; and under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to take measures to control that risk.

Harmony Days meditation and relaxation workshops in the workplace

Harmony Days offer bespoke meditation and relaxation courses designed to invite calm into the workplace. We'll give your employees effective, practical techniques which will bring positive benefits both for the individual, their team and for your organisation as a whole:

1. The ability to deal with stress more effectively leads to the ability to cope better with high-pressure situations and less absence
2. A lighter, more positive atmosphere in the workplace means that employees are able to enjoy work more, improving morale
3. A greater ability to concentrate and focus, and increased energy levels, lead to better productivity, and an improved work-life balance for your employees
4. Increased self-esteem and confidence leads to increased competence and enhanced skills
5. A calmer, more considered approach encourages employees to be more empathic, and listen to each other better, which in turn improves team working
6. Increased creativity and innovative thinking for your team and organisation

Format of our meditation and relaxation workshops

We offer a number of options for meditation and relaxation in the workplace, including:

1. The one-hour workshop: a mini introduction to meditation and relaxation techniques.
2. The four-hour workshop: a complete introduction to meditation and relaxation techniques.
3. Modular one-hour workshops focusing on one of the areas below (for those who have a particular interest in a chosen area).
   • Meditation
   • Breathing
   • Full body/ deep relaxation techniques
   • Guided visualisations
   • On the Spot meditations
   • Gentle Stress-relieving exercises based on yoga and chi kung

Costs of our meditation and relaxation workshops

Please contact us to discuss costs for a bespoke workshop, or series of workshops, for your business.