"Yoga for Employee Engagement: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health and Well-being in the Workplace"

Abstract

Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a notable rise in mental health problems, especially for vulnerable populations and the general public.India faces a significant mental health crisis, with 48% of business employees at risk of poor mental health, contributing to 15% of the global mental health burden.The study found that poor mental health, primarily depression and/or anxiety, is linked to decreased productivity. Employees's mental health is influencing their engagement, Neglecting mental health in the workplace has a severe influence on employee performance and productivity, resulting in lower engagement, absenteeism, and worse decision-making.  Thus, the objective of this study is to investigate the status quo of mental health and its impact on employee engagement in workplace and to suggest interventions.