More companies today are focusing on mindfulness training to help improve productivity. According to an article in Workforce.com, research shows that 49% of the time our mind is not focused on the task at hand. Especially with the bombardment of constant technology, we are driven to distraction by email, phone(s), iPads and other technology.
According to Basex, a research firm, the estimated cost to companies from lost productivity is $997 billion and 28 billion hours.
Mindfulness is the opposite of multitasking. It is most commonly taught by various forms of meditation. With more focus people make fewer mistakes. Companies who have instituted such practices as mindfulness training include Apple, Google and General Mills.
Reducing noise levels helps, including music and TV. I recommend planning your day the night before. Make note of all important tasks that need to be completed, and focus on getting those done first. Have a regular schedule and take time, even five or 10 minutes for meditating to slow your mind and stay focused.
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About the Author:
Deborah Brown (Debbie) founded Atlanta based D&B Consulting, Inc. in 1993 to provide executive career and leadership coaching, and executive career transitions and outplacement services to organizations and individuals. She is a Master Practitioner of the MBTI personality assessment and a Certified Social + Emotional Intelligence Coach® through the Institute of Social + Emotional Intelligence® of Denver, Colorado. Debbie earned the SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) certification.