Clearly defining what successful employee well-being looks like—and then measuring, rewarding, and communicating these behaviors—is essential for business growth. How can business leaders support employee well-being at work, and why does it matter?
Join Steve Odland and guest Rita Meyerson, a principal researcher in The Conference Board Human Capital Center, to find out how well-being affects our lives, why organizations must be deliberate in their well-being initiatives, and why the C-Suite needs to set the tone.
(00:54) Well-Being Beyond the Workplace
(01:59) Impact of COVID on Well-Being
(02:38) Leaders' Role in Employee Well-Being
(04:19) Empathy and Leadership
(08:08) Generational Differences in Well-Being
(09:35) Building Trust and Relationships
(15:35) Strategies for Enhancing Well-Being
(31:50) Conclusion and Future Outlook
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