Why would Google, Aetna, and the United States Marine Corps payout for their employees to train mindfulness? It is because an investment in the smooth workplace functioning pays them back.

Since ancient times, the essence of all meditation techniques remains the same: to increase mindfulness and allow gaining peace and clarity of present moment awareness. Meditation is a way to move beyond emotional upsets and stressful thinking.

Mindfulness helps people handle pain, stress, and everyday challenges, however, that’s not the only reason why meditation has soared in the business and tech world.

Businesses start realizing how much more efficient and less stressed employees are when they practice meditation.

Comprehensive analysis of mindfulness research suggests that injecting a corporate culture of mindfulness improves not only focus but also the ability to manage stress in the workplace.