# Office Zen Products that allow consumers to manage their mental health at work gain favor. By [Courtney Scharf](https://www.trendhunter.com/Courtney), Chief Client Officer | Published Aug 9, 2019 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/office-zen ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.9/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Office Zen trend? **Office Zen:** Beyond programs overseen and offered by employers, employees today are gaining mental health support from products and apps that are self-directed. Providing relief and awareness of various stresses in the workplace, this new slew of wellness offerings speak to a consumer openness to more specialized wellness products. ## The consumer insight behind the Office Zen trend Traditional work environments are attempting to meet the needs of the average Millennial employee, who is hard-working but also mindful of stress levels. Since feelings of security and support correlate to productivity levels, many individuals are proactive about issues that they perceive to be important on their own time. As a result, employees look for cost-effective add-ons to assist them in maintaining their well-being in the workplace and outside of it. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 11 to Aug 8, 2019 - Published: Aug 9, 2019 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Office Zen trend ### Self-directed Workplace Mental Health Support Products and apps that allow consumers to manage their mental health at work are in trend and gaining popularity. ### Everyday Mindfulness and Meditation More consumers recognize the benefit of maintaining mental clarity amidst their hectic schedule. ### Science-based Virtual Guides for Workplace Well-being The use of virtual guides assists in enhancing the mental well-being of the user when at work which encourages better engagement and overall sense of wellness. ## What the Office Zen trend means for industry ### For Wellness Products and Apps Industry A growing industry providing relief and awareness of various stresses in the workplace. ### For Virtual Reality Industry The industry providing and developing VR solutions that would augment the feelings of the wearer, to lower blood pressure and anxiety and create an overall sense of well-being. ### For Professional Workplace Wellness Apps Industry A digital health tool industry which emphasizes mindfulness and meditation as more consumers recognize their benefit to maintaining mental clarity amidst a hectic schedule. ## Workshop question What are some specific contexts your products or services could be tailored towards? ## Trend signals for Office Zen Trend score 5.9 out of 10, from popularity 89%, activity 80%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 89% - Activity: 80% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Office Zen trend 4 featured examples from Apr 11 to Aug 8, 2019. - [Wellness-Supporting Smart Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joanglass): The 'JoanGlass' Smart Glasses Alleviate Stress, Anxiety and More (Category: Tech) Implication: The development and production of wearable devices with advanced features for mental health support and enhanced well-being. - [Nature-Inspired Mindfulness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-pebble): The 'Moment Pebble' is an Effective Way to Reduce Stress (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunities to expand product offerings in the wellness industry with more stress management solutions. - [Professional Workplace Wellness Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deskguru): 'DeskGuru' Encourages Employee Mindfulness and More (Category: Tech) Implication: The health tech industry has the opportunity to further develop and innovate wellness apps that cater to the specific needs of professionals. - [Work Well-Being Enhancement Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emooter-app): The 'Emooter' App Helps Support Better Mental Health at Work (Category: Tech) Implication: There are opportunities in the HR industry to integrate apps like 'Emooter' as part of employee well-being initiatives, which could lead to increased engagement and productivity. ## Recent trend clusters - [Festive Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/festive-fusions) (Lifestyle) - [Habitual Protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/habitual-protein) (Lifestyle) - [Spirit Immersion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spirit-immersion) (Lifestyle) - [Whisky Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/whisky-divergence) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Weighted Overhead Sleep Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-crown-classic-trends) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)