In this article, Jonathan Taylor, a managing psychologist at the D&I consultancy Pearn Kandola, elucidates how leaders and teams can derive benefits from practicing compassion in the current challenging times.
In the face of escalating stress and anxiety among employees, it is crucial to address their well-being. The past 18 months have significantly impacted people’s mental and emotional health. Employers should be highly attuned to potential manifestations of these issues in the workplace and provide the necessary support to maintain employee happiness, engagement, and productivity.
A growing body of research highlights the importance of proactively integrating compassion into the work environment to enhance employee well-being. Practices centred on compassion have been shown to alleviate stress and pressure, subsequently cultivating a workplace culture that promotes employee performance and innovation.
