THE EFFECT OF MINDFULNESS PRACTICES ON EMPLOYEE RESILIENCE IN HIGH-STRESS INDUSTRIES

In todays high-stress sectors, employee resilience is increasingly acknowledged as a vital component in company performance and individual well-being. This study looks into the influence of mindfulness techniques on employee resilience in such circumstances. Mindfulness, defined as a state of heightened awareness and presence, has been found to reduce stress and enhance psychological outcomes. This paper takes a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, to investigate the link between mindfulness practices and employee resilience.The quantitative component included a sample of 300 individuals from high-stress areas such as healthcare, banking, and technology. The participants were placed into two groups: control and intervention, with the latter undergoing an eight-week mindfulness training program. The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) was used to assess resilience at baseline, immediately after intervention, and three months later. The qualitative component included in-depth interviews with 30 intervention group participants to acquire a better understanding of their mindfulness practice experiences and perceptions. The intervention group had significantly higher resilience ratings than the control group, and these benefits were sustained at the three-month follow-up. Key advantages of mindfulness, according to qualitative studies, include greater emotional control, attention, and coping techniques. This study highlights the importance of mindfulness techniques in promoting resilience in high-stress industries. Organizations may help their employees navigate the challenges of high-pressure situations by incorporating mindfulness into their well-being initiatives, resulting in greater performance and less burnout. Future studies should look at the long-term effects and efficacy of different mindfulness approaches in a variety of industry contexts.