Talent challenges in human resources management: mindfulness' answer

Abstract

Purpose: The objective of this document is to analyse and highlight the need for new approaches and tools such as Mindfulness in human resources management. In order to achieve this, firstly, the transformation the social system and the organizational world have been going through is discussed. Secondly, the concept of Mindfulness will be revised and analysed along with the possibility of including it as a tool in organizations in order to finally, present a possible program proposal of the concept. Design / methodology / approach: The document represents a theoretical review and expansion of Mindfulness based on the current need for change and innovation in the management of people. Its developmental procedure is centred on the search and review of primary and secondary data sources. Findings: The organizational and working world is suffering constant and rapid changes which are creating an imbalance between the needs of people and the workings of organizations. With the objective of achieving this equilibrium of people-organization, businesses must continue focusing on innovation, talent and the development of employees. Therefore, the paper highlights the relevance of Mindfulness as a tool and the benefits its integration in organizations will bring so that the “whole” of the organization equates to more than each of its parts. Originality / value: The objective of the paper is to analyse and propose a new tool which better satisfies the needs of organizations and people, allowing the former to grow as human beings.