The Great Detachment: How Desk Yoga Can Reignite Employee Engagement

In 2024, U.S. employee engagement hit an 11-year low, with Gallup calling this “The Great Detachment” Employees are staying in their jobs but feeling disconnected. Rebuilding engagement and commitment is a critical leadership challenge for 2025. (Gallup, 2024).

Desk yoga programs offer a simple, effective solution. This 20-minute practice can be done right at employees' desks, causing minimal disruption to their day while providing maximum benefits. Here’s how:

Benefits of Desk Yoga

1. Reduces Physical Tension: Move your body in specifically curated ways to bring relief to those tight spots so you can move with ease and energy through your day.
2. Boosts Focus and Productivity : A few deep breaths and mindful stretches is a like reboot for your system physical body and nervous system
3. Enhances Resilience: Mind-body awareness equips employees to manage stress and tackle challenges as they arise.
4. Fits Seamlessly Into Your Workday: Can be done anywhere anytime, no special clothing or gear required.

Designed for visionary employers who are prioritizing employee engagement and seek to innovate and thrive in addressing today’s complex and evolving workforce challenges. Desk Yoga by ORB Yoga is more than just a wellness program option—it’s a strategic investment in your team’s productivity, morale, and overall health. By fostering balance, focus, and resilience, you’re not only enhancing employee well-being but also creating a ripple effect that leads to better collaboration, creativity, performance and client satisfaction. Let us help you redefine what it means to thrive at work!

A Smart Investment

Desk yoga is more than a perk—it’s a pathway to higher engagement, satisfaction, and productivity. By helping employees decompress and reconnect, companies can counteract detachment and build a resilient workforce that best serves your clients and customers.

Make addressing the Great Detachment a priority. Desk yoga might just be the connection your team needs. Contact us today for more information.