Beste Workplace Wellbeing podcasts (2024)

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Episode 42: The power of storytelling for mental health awareness 35:04

1M ago35:04

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Humans have been sharing stories since the dawn of time to help us make sense of the world around us and to influence our thinking. Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools in a wellbeing leader’s toolkit. With it, you can normalise conversations about mental health and wellbeing, you can destigmatise, you can challenge and change beliefs and…

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Episode 41: Wellbeing from a senior leader’s perspective 39:03

2M ago39:03

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Wellbeing starts at the top of an organisation, which means we need senior leaders to be committed and engaged. So how can you influence leaders in your workplace? In this episode, we talk to a leader who is more than walking the talk. Hugh Goddard, Managing Director at Pipeline & Civil, is a role model for embracing and leading a people-first cult…

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What is needed for better return to work? 32:57

2M ago32:57

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In this edition of our regular podcast, Professor Kevin Daniels speaks to Dr Sema Etuknwa about her extensive work on improving return to work practices. Sema gives insights into good return to work from her Innovate UK part-funded knowledge transfer partnership between the University of Huddersfield and Swiss Re. She describes the toolkit she has …

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Episode 40: Understanding financial wellbeing and its impact 41:02

2M ago41:02

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While financial wellbeing has always been important, the current economic climate and cost of living crisis are causing stress and pressure for people across the board. We explore some of the key financial wellbeing issues people face, shedding light on the various challenges people encounter when it comes to managing their finances effectively. We…

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Episode 39: Developing an effective wellbeing strategy in a complex environment 33:28

2M ago33:28

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Auckland Transport (AT) is a large, complex, public organisation with a wide range of physical and psychosocial risks to manage. This interview was recorded in mid-2023 when we were joined by AT’s then-People Experience Lead Jessica Hayes to take a look at their wellbeing strategy and some of the award-winning initiatives that they had rolled out o…

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Episode 38: Taking a proactive and preventative approach to bullying behaviour 48:30

2M ago48:30

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Bullying behaviours and attitudes can very extremely damaging. But if you do have a bully at work? And what can you do to proactively change their behaviours and the culture they create? What assistance and support can you give to the target of those behaviours? In this episode, we’re joined by workplace bullying specialist Michael Plowright, found…

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The importance of good management - and how the UK is falling short 20:30

3M ago20:30

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In this podcast, Dr Helen Fitzhugh of the Workplace Wellbeing Research Team at the University of East Anglia talks with Chloe Jepps of CMI about the importance of good management for wellbeing, performance, retention and more. With a focus on CMI's recent Better Managers Campaign (report freely downloadable here: https://www.managers.org.uk/knowled…

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Using evidence to support organisational development 31:15

5M ago31:15

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In this podcast, Professor Kevin Daniels of the Workplace Wellbeing team at the University of East Anglia speaks with Valarie Williams-Foy, Senior Organisational Development Consultant at Imperial College London. They talk about how evidence can be used to support organisational development. A note for those who may be coming in fresh to listening …

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Universal Basic Income - what implications for the future of work? 26:21

7M ago26:21

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In this podcast we will look at an issue which could influence workplaces and workplace wellbeing in the future: Universal Basic Income. Dr Mark Bryan from the University of Sheffield joins us to explain what UBI is, who is thinking about it and the potential implications for organisations, managers and HR leads. Usually on our podcast we catch-up …

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Four actions to beat problematic email behaviours 28:05

8M ago28:05

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In this podcast Dr Emma Russell of the University of Sussex joins Dr Helen Fitzhugh from the Evolve Workplace Wellbeing Team. Emma is an expert in understanding email behaviours at work - those which support workplace wellbeing and better performance - and those which are problematic and should be avoided. In this podcast she explains four 'super a…

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Episode 37: Embedding wellbeing in your organisation 43:56

9M ago43:56

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In this episode, we’re joined by Natalee Scripps-Hawkins, author, coach and Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing at Auckland Airport to explore a key issue, and that’s this: as wellbeing leaders and champions, we’re passionate about driving the organisation’s wellbeing agenda. But what does that look like in reality? We know we need to be influenti…

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Episode 36: Coming back from a traumatic brain injury 37:24

9M ago37:24

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In this episode, we chat with Nick Jenkins. Nick is a health & safety professional who suffered a traumatic brain injury after a mountain biking accident in 2020. He shares the story of his injury, and his considerable rehab and recovery journey. We also talk about returning to work after a significant injury and adjusting to a new normal. Plus, we…

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NHS staff wellbeing - unpacking the IPPO review 32:56

9M ago32:56

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We are delighted to host a takeover of the Evolve Workplace Wellbeing Podcast by the IPPO (The International Public Policy Observatory) to mark the publication of the IPPO's rapid evidence review on NHS staff wellbeing. Professor Kevin Daniels from our UEA team offers an overview of the report's findings first, then Sarah O'Meara of the IPPO asks q…

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Episode 35: Understanding neurodiversity and ADHD 44:41

10M ago44:41

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In this episode, we chat to an expert on ADHD, and explore how workplaces can better support neurodiversity. It’s estimated that over 280,000 Kiwis have ADHD. People from all walks of life, in all professions, live and work with ADHD. But we don’t really talk about how businesses can lead for and accommodate different neurotypes. We're joined by AD…

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Episode 34: The honest guide to menopause and perimenopause 52:00

11M ago52:00

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With half of people experiencing menopause in their life, this is an important topic with significant impacts on work. But where do we start the menopause conversation? Learning about this life stage is the first step. In this episode, we’re delighted to be joined by Niki Bezzant, writer and author of the bestselling menopause book, This Changes Ev…

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Using the remote worker management checklist in practice 17:41

11M ago17:41

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In this follow-up podcast to the conversation with Chief Inspector Steve Kerridge, Dr Helen Fitzhugh speaks with Matt Blowers from NatWest. Where the previous conversation talked about the creation and police application of the UEA / PrOPEL Hub 'Checklist for the Pro-active Management of Remote Workers', this follow-up sees Matt describe how he has…

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Episode 33: Psychosocial hazards and the neurobiology of stress 45:24

11M ago45:24

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In this episode, we chat with Dr Georgi Toma, Founder and CEO of Heart & Brain Works. We talk about how many of the drivers of the current ‘Great Resignation’ have their origins traced back to poor management of psychosocial hazards. This could stem from a lack of psychological safety, poor culture, or leaders that lack the capabilities and skills …

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Episode 32: Case Study - Leading wellbeing through turbulence at Air New Zealand 40:18

1y ago40:18

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In this episode, we’re joined by Liam Scopes, Air New Zealand’s Strategic Wellbeing Manager. Few industries were as impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic as air travel. International borders closed and the ability to move people and freight was significantly affected by the crisis. Air New Zealand has been through a period of significant changes to its…

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Moving to agile working in policing 22:52

1y ago22:52

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In this podcast, Professor Sara Connolly speaks with Chief Inspector Steve Kerridge from Cambridgeshire Constabulary. They discuss the constabulary's move to more agile working during the COVID-19 pandemic and how a research collaboration with the Workplace Wellbeing Research team at the University of East Anglia fed into the team's creation of the…

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Episode 31: Long Covid, disabilities and chronic illnesses 56:54

1y ago56:54

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In this episode, we take a deep-dive on long Covid, hidden disabilities and chronic illnesses, and how workplaces can rethink work and be more supportive. Invisible or hidden disabilities are disabilities that are not immediately apparent. They are typically chronic illnesses that impact day-to-day living. As many as one in 10 of us could have one.…

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Creating a good experience of work for frontline (public-facing) workers 20:24

1y ago20:24

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This month Dr Helen Fitzhugh speaks with George Challouma from the Marina Bay Cafe in Gorleston (near Great Yarmouth). They discuss ways in which any business - large or small - can create a great experience at work for public-facing workers and benefit as a business from doing so. Their conversation calls upon George's experience and the '4 boosts…

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Supporting people with disabling long-term health conditions to sustain work 31:59

1+ y ago31:59

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This month Professor Kevin Daniels, who leads the University of East Anglia's Workplace Wellbeing Research team, kicks off the Evolve Workplace Wellbeing podcast series by talking with Emma Mitchell, Talent Director at EY. They discuss what works in supporting people with disabling long-term health conditions to stay in work, based on recent resear…

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Episode 30: Yes, you can talk about mental health at work 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

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In this episode, we’re delighted to be joined by Melissa Doman, US-based Organisational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why And How To Do It Really Well). Melissa has presented and consulted for organizations and Fortune 500 companies across industries and arou…

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Jake Bates, Wellbeing Specialist at The WorkTech Group | Meeting your staffing requirements in difficult times 13:54

1+ y ago13:54

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Meeting your staffing requirements in difficult times. Recruitment and retention of shift and hourly paid employees in the UK and Ireland. This summer, we stopped our regular recordings and produced two compilation episodes from the 50-plus episodes we had recorded. We called these the “Work Place Wellbeing Podcast” done as a book. However, despite…

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Episode 29: Defining wellbeing: what is it, how do we measure it, and where are we going as a profession? 30:58

1+ y ago30:58

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In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Chris Jones, Chief Safety and Wellbeing Officer at Ara Poutama, New Zealand’s Department of Corrections. Prior to his role in Corrections, Chris held roles at WorkSafe New Zealand (where he led the Strategy, Guidance and Standards, and Occupational Health teams), Network Rail (as Head of Occupationa…

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Interior Design for Workplace Wellbeing with Tara Cantwell 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

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In this episode, a sobering stat: over 90% of your life will be spent indoors. And for many of us in the health and community services sector, that can often mean staring at the inside of somewhat uninspiring workspaces, which has been proven to be detrimental to your health and wellbeing. You might think that you'll have to wait for your next buil…

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Episode 28: Providing first-level workplace support for psychological trauma and PTSD 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

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We’re delighted to be joined by Adele Saunders, Manager of Psychological Health and Wellbeing at St John. In this episode, we talk through the massive influence that managers and peers have in providing first-level mental health and psychosocial support, and insights from a workplace where things like psychological trauma and PTSD are real risks th…

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Workplace Incivility with Tine Köhler 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

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If you've ever left a conversation at work wondering "what did they mean by that?", then it's possible you've encountered Workplace Incivility. Incivility in your workplace resides in a grey area: it stops short of being bullying, but instead it's those insidious ambiguous acts that undermine your workplace culture and leave you puzzled over whethe…

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Kindness with Joe Sehee 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

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The phrase "be kind" has been plastered on t-shirts, made into songs, and appeared on millions of inspirational posters. But it's not often the investigation into kindness, or how to apply kindness, goes much further than that. So let's talk kindness! In this episode, Joe Sehee, Executive Director of Social Health Australia, talks to Linda about hi…

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Episode 27: Inclusive wellbeing from a Māori worldview 31:31

1+ y ago31:31

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Over the next little while, we’ll be exploring diversity and inclusion as part of our podcast series. This episode explores inclusive wellbeing from a Māori worldview. When it comes to workplace wellbeing, inclusivity is important. An inclusive, diverse workplace culture fosters a sense of belonging, safety, and purpose for employees, which in turn…

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Impostor Thoughts with 'Imperfect Us' 33:00

1+ y ago33:00

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Impostor thoughts (often mis-labelled as impostor 'syndrome'), are something almost everyone can relate to. From world leaders, to CEOs, to elite actors and sportspeople, almost all of us have had this thought cross our mind at some point: "Do I deserve this? Or is my success some sort of fluke or terrible administrative error meant for someone els…

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Episode 26: Inclusive wellbeing from a sexual and gender identities perspective 37:53

2y ago37:53

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Over the next little while, we’ll be exploring diversity and inclusion as part of our podcast series. This episode explores inclusive wellbeing from a sexual and gender identity perspective. When it comes to workplace wellbeing, inclusivity is important. An inclusive, diverse workplace culture fosters a sense of belonging, safety, and purpose for e…

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The Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 2 - Chapter 10 : Physical wellbeing 9:35

2y ago9:35

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It’s a mark of how far we have come in the wellbeing space that the fear of losing one’s life or a limb doesn’t concern the majority of us at work and that when you ask modern managers about wellbeing in the Workplace, their thoughts often start with mental health issues. So in this chapter, we aren’t going to discuss health and safety because, tha…

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The Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 2 - Chapter 9 : Financial wellbeing 10:56

2y ago10:56

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This is an area where the responsibility of the employer can be debated. However, the impact is huge. We have discussed the impact on productivity at work and the impact on the individuals concerned. A lot of effort is going into the subject, and it is an area that we believe pays huge dividends for employers that support their staff. This chapter …

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What are your strengths? 26:28

2y ago26:28

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Wouldn't it be nice if we had more of those moments at work where things felt effortless? Where we feel like our team is working like a well-oiled machine, where we're all playing to our strengths and our work styles all complement each other? Linda and Danielle are discussing strengths in this episode, where we'll talk about the VIA Character Stre…

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The Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 2 - Chapter 8 : Psychological Wellbeing 11:50

2y ago11:50

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This is a subject which has become increasingly recognized as an area of employer responsibility. This is a problem that was often swept under the carpet in the past but is now benefiting from a much more open debate as in recent years the full scale of the problem has become clear. Throughout the podcast series, we have discussed the different typ…

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The Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 2 - Chapter 7 : Communication 10:24

2y ago10:24

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Just like leadership, communications has probably been one of the top 3 business book subjects of all time so we weren’t surprised that it came up regularly with our guests.. No clear trend emerged on the subject throughout our 2 series, other than clear communications and listening to your team help wellbeing. This chapter includes clips from the …

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Meaning 17:39

2y ago17:39

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For many of us in the health and community services sector, having a meaningful, purposeful career is a major part of our wellbeing at work. So how do we get more meaning into our work and less of those days where we feel like we're just going through the motions? In this episode, Linda and Danielle discuss where and how we might find meaning in ou…

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The Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 2 - Chapter 6 : Roles and Responsibility. 15:18

2y ago15:18

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Chapter 6: Roles and Responsibility. We were constantly surprised by the link between what you could call standard business practice and wellbeing. This is covered in this chapter which looks at how you select your team, the roles you give them, their responsibilities and other working practices. Tools such as an organization chart and a job descri…

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The Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 1 - Chapter 5 10:47

2y ago10:47

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Chapter 5: Management System and Process. If you really want to make a success of your strategy, some sort of management system to define and measure success and encourage continuous improvement is a good idea. This chapter discusses ISO 45003 which is the first global management standard covering psychological health and safety in the workplace an…

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Finding your Strengths Profile 25:01

2y ago25:01

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Last episode, Linda and Danielle spoke about the importance of being able to craft your role around you; enhancing your workplace wellbeing by making sure you're doing more of the things that give you purpose and meaning, and less of the things that don't. But that's a pretty hard thing to do when you don't know what your strengths are! In this epi…

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The Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 1 - Chapter 4 9:18

2y ago9:18

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Why have a wellbeing strategy – employer Responsibility and return on investment. It was pretty easy to establish that physical wellbeing is covered by health and safety regulations in most countries around the world. But what about more personal issues such as financial wellbeing, personal fitness and mental wellbeing. What is the responsibility o…

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What if you only like 50% of your job? An introduction to Job Crafting 22:50

2y ago22:50

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Whether or not you're in a job you love or a job you hate, there are times you'll find every job both joyous and frustrating, energising and draining, or uplifting and harrowing; and often all at the same time. Regardless of what job you have or how much you love it, balancing the good and bad aspects of any role can be one of the reasons your well…

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The Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 1 - Chapter 3 11:42

2y ago11:42

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Chapter 3: Discovery and establishing a wellbeing strategy. Two themes emerged over the course of our podcast on strategy. They were: Companies didn’t have a strategy. They had free fruit and yoga The need to do some investigation work during a discovery phase before you settle on a strategy. Several of our guests discussed the steps needed to esta…

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Positive Leadership with Tegan Davies (The Oranges Toolkit) 21:01

2y ago21:01

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The Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 1 - Chapter 2 13:23

2y ago13:23

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Trust based leadership. leadership come close to the top of the key issues that impact wellbeing, and also that good leaders make for a happy work place and that un happy organsiations nearly always have poor leadership as one of the root causes. Within leadership a key theme emerged from our guests as they consistently identified trust as probably…

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The Workplace Wellbeing Book - Done as a Podcast | Part 1 - Chapter 1 6:05

2y ago6:05

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Breaking down the workplace wellbeing book into bite-sized chapters. Chapter 1: Values and Purpose. A theme that came up time and again in our 50 podcasts was that well-run organisations are happier places to work. Several of our contributors talked about the impact of values and purpose on wellbeing This chapter includes clips from the following p…

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Suffering and Compassion in the Workplace with Angela Chen 31:27

2y ago31:27

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The words 'suffering' and 'compassion' are words we're pretty familiar with in the health and community services sector: after all, the desire to alleviate suffering and show compassion are key reasons why many people find themselves working in the sector in the first place. But have you ever thought about what those words might mean in an organisa…

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The power of wellbeing language 22:53

2y ago22:53

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“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will significantly affect my mental wellbeing while I’m at work… On the last episode for Season 1, Workplace Wellbeing natters hosts Linda and Danielle conclude the season by revisiting the language of wellbeing: but this time, we’re looking at the power of language. We’ll discuss how language shapes…

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How to enhance mental wellbeing at work, Part 2 33:40

2y ago33:40

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We all want more good days at work. So how can give ourselves more of the good days and less of the bad ones? In the second part of our look on how to enhance mental wellbeing at work, Linda and Danielle discuss some more aspects of what can influence our mental wellbeing, both positively and negatively. This time, we’re looking at psychological ha…

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