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Mindfulness training in the workplace: Exploring its scope and outcomes

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Johnson, Karen R., Park, Sunyoung, Chaudhuri, Sanghamitra·2020·European journal of training and development

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Purpose As the concept of mindfulness gains popularity in the workplace, there is a need to understand the extent to which mindfulness-related practices are integrated into training and development activities and the impact of these practices on employees and organizations. The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the scope of mindfulness as an intervention in the workplace and to identify outcomes of mindfulness-related training activities at the individual, job/work, team/group and organizational levels. Design/methodology/approach Torraco (2005) and Briner and Denyer's (2012) four steps (search, selection, analysis and synthesis) for conducting an integrative literature review were used for this study. This method enabled us to compare and contrast relevant articles, integrate distributed information, create new knowledge and provide research directions on mindfulness practices in work settings. Findings Through a revision of 28 empirical studies, the authors found that mindfulness-based training is an effective intervention for organizations to improve mental health, wellbeing and performance of employees. A total of 51 significant outcomes of mindfulness-related training categorized at the individual (23), job/work (17), group/team (7) and organizational (4) levels were identified. Practical implications Despite the benefits of mindfulness training, according to the research, only a handful of organizations have rolled-out this program for employees. The authors recommend that industry leaders and managers take a proactive approach and incorporate mindfulness-related practices as part of their professional development training for employees at all levels to improve personal and professional growth and performance. Originality/value This paper extends the emerging literature on mindfulness by providing a comprehensive summary of the consequences of mindfulness training at a multilevel context within the human resource development domain.

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Authors
Johnson, K. R., Park, S., & Chaudhuri, S.
Affiliations
  • University of North Texas (US)
  • Louisiana State University (US)
  • Metropolitan State University (US)
Venue
European journal of training and development
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2020-01-02
Volume
44
Issue
4/5
Pages
341-354
ISSN
2046-9012 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W3001866019
Cited by
121
References
69
Citations by year
2026: 16 · 2025: 22 · 2024: 25 · 2023: 19 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 19 · 2020: 4 · 2013: 1
FWCI
5.69
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • European journal of training and development (publishedVersion)
  • Civil War Book Review (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Coaching Methods and Impact
Keywords
mindfulness training, workplace mindfulness, mindfulness-based interventions, employee well-being, employee mental health, employee performance, organizational outcomes, human resource development, professional development programs

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