HR Insights - The Podcast. Series 7: Being Wellbeing Centric

World Mental Health Day is held every year on 10th October, the objective of today is to raise awareness of mental health issues globally and support those struggling with mental wellbeing. In support of this, we wanted to host a special episode of HR Insights: The Podcast for you today! Stuart is joined by Principal Researcher, Human Capital for The Conference Board; Rita Meyerson, EdD, to shine a light on the work they are doing to bring workplace wellbeing to the forefront of employer’s minds.

Throughout their conversation, Stuart and Rita discuss a recent report by The Conference Board, that indicates that 62% of US workers feel their well-being is the same or worse than it was six months ago, despite increased corporate investments in well-being. They move on to cover what types of programs Rita anticipates emerging from the increased spending commitment to wellbeing, the difference in wellbeing from a business and human perspective, the organisational benefits for companies that prioritise wellbeing and how CEOs and CHRO’s can lead by example when fostering a culture of wellbeing within their organisation. 

Rita, leads research and generates insights for members across all facets of human capital management. Her research focuses on organisational change and culture, organisational development, and total rewards and wellbeing. She is an experienced management consultant, researcher, and educator with deep expertise in organisational strategy, culture and change management. Prior to joining The Conference Board, Rita consulted across industries and geographies to Fortune 100 companies and PE-funded start-up enterprises. Previously, she was a Director in corporate communications and human resources at American Express. Earlier in her career, Rita was a change management consultant at Accenture and Willis Towers Watson; holding an EdD in human and organisational learning from The George Washington University, an MA in industrial/organizational psychology from New York University, and a BA in the biological basis of behaviour from the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds a professional coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation. 

To view the report and essay spoken about in today’s episode click the links below

• Report
• Essay

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Key Timestamps:

• 01:17 – Introduction to Rita Meyerson EdD
• 07:01 – Factors contributing to the stagnation of wellbeing 
• 13:41 – Anticipated wellbeing programmes from increased spend
• 15:58 – 4 day work week and part time working 
• 18:39 – Expectations of wellbeing for leaders 
• 25:51 – 24/7 working 
• 30:20 – Chief Wellbeing Officer’s
• 33:30 – Business buy in
• 34:43 – Fostering a wellbeing culture 
• 42:35 – Aims for promoting wellbeing in the workplace