Improved employee health and increased productivity were both critical strategies for future growth and developing industry leadership.
Initial pilot consisted of executives, managers, software engineers (intact team) and a manufacturing group – 26% were hypertensive (national average).
Hypertension Results after 6 months:
- All participants have normal blood pressure. (No other interventions – i.e. diet or medication – were used.)
- All participants can lower their blood pressure during a stressful situation using a HeartMath technique.
Productivity Results after 6 Months:
- 93% of the Manufacturing Group experienced improvements in Productivity, Teamwork & Empowerment.
- This correlated with an overall 22% increase in quality.
% of Group Reporting Improvement between 50% and 100%
| Productivity |
57% |
| Teamwork |
47% |
| Empowerment |
56% |
More than 20 recommendations were made by the associates for improving productivity; most have been implemented.
Participant Comments:
More inventions were disclosed in the last six months.
Chief technologist, software group
Since my stress levels are now lower, I am more relaxed and able to think more clearly. My negotiation skills have improved.
Operations manager
I’ve heard more positives on job satisfaction in one-on-one sessions and noted less conflict among people.
Supervisor
My number of patents per month literally doubled. Patent attorney I feel more innovative in my approach to solutions. And, I can deal with stress much better than before.
Systems engineer
It made me feel more empowered, like I can handle any problem. This course would benefit everyone from production to Board room.
Manufacturing group leader