Cerner and a handful of other companies are using get-smart software, called MyBrainSolutions, to help employees improve concentration, focus and memory, help manage stress, increase their positive thinking and boost their overall executive function. The brain games dovetail another trend of companies offering social gaming-based employee wellness programs.
“When we follow employees using the program, we see improvements in their management of anxiety, depression and stress, and we also see gains in productivity,” said Behar. In an outcome study they conducted at Nationwide Insurance, which is using the software, they found an 8 percent improvement in productivity, 7 percent decrease in absenteeism and 10 percent gains in stress management and emotional resilience, Behar said.
“The data we have suggest .. if you train for 10 minutes three times a week, you’ll see improvements in attention and memory, overall better brain health and more emotional resilience,” Behar said.