Since the key idea of a project is to sell the yoga and meditation practice program to the other departments of a firm, it is important to understand the expected benefits. According to Della Valle et al. (2020), yoga implemented at the workplace decreases the perceived stress levels in employees, making them much more productive compared to those who did not receive similar practice. As body-mind fitness, yoga and meditation support the mental health of employees, which helps them in establishing proper relationships and communication. During lunchtime, employees are likely to eat and sit, while physical activity would reduce their cortisol, normalise heart rate, and improve overall well-being (Puerto Valencia et al., 2019). Moreover, yoga interventions present a cost-effective method to manage musculoskeletal issues, which is especially significant for employees with sedentary jobs (Hartfiel et al., 2017). To convince the leaders, educational brochures should be provided with the details about the improved productivity of employees. Also, a brief presentation can be designed to show that the plan was effective.
To evaluate the impact of the project plan on the translation of the proposed practice across the organisation, it is critical to consider several measurements. First, semi-structured interviews with employees should be contacted to determine their attitudes and perceived value of yoga and meditation sessions. Second, the extent to which employee education was effective can be assessed through the analysis of the key performance changes to reveal any changes. In cooperation, the HR department and People and Culture team can conduct the evaluation and provide the interviews. Third, the cost-effectiveness should be calculated by paying attention to the costs of implementing the project and benefits acquired, including employee health outcomes and performance improvements. Considering the conditions of COVID-19, costs for ensuring sanitary safety should be involved as well. In addition, the effectiveness of yoga sessions and the role of the project plan can be compared across the departments to reveal any factors that impact the success of this initiative. To introduce the innovations slowly, changes should begin with the meeting, group discussion, and presentation of the goals and milestones of the projects. Furthermore, employees should be offered one session a week, and two-three sessions can be introduced later.
Reference List
Della Valle, E. et al. (2020) ‘Effectiveness of workplace yoga interventions to reduce perceived stress in employees: a systematic review and meta-analysis’, Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 5(2), pp. 33-49.
Hartfiel, N. et al. (2017) ‘Cost-effectiveness of yoga for managing musculoskeletal conditions in the workplace’, Occupational Medicine, 67(9), pp. 687-695.
Puerto Valencia, L. M. et al. (2019) ‘Yoga in the workplace and health outcomes: a systematic review’, Occupational Medicine, 69(3), pp.195-203.