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We sat down with Peter Church, Chief People Officer at Point32Health who shared with us some insights on how two companies combined into one, two HR departments conjoined, and the vision and strategy put in place to guide the new, larger company forward. He spoke passionately about caring for employees, and especially those who are caregivers, and how supporting those employees beyond the four walls of a workplace can have an outsized impact on the company at large. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ewMvSU-M

In my recent 'The Future of our People' interview with the brilliant Kerry Taylor-Smith, People Director at Spirit Health, we delved into the essence of Spirit's vibrant workplace culture and innovative employee engagement strategies. Here are my highlights from our thought-provoking chat: - Core values in action: Spirit Health’s values - Brilliance, Vigour, and Family - are not just words. They're deeply embedded in the organisation's DNA, shaping their every action. - Challenges in healthcare: Kerry highlighted the industry-wide challenges of recruitment, wellbeing, and navigating a flexible, post-pandemic work environment, emphasising the importance of individual needs. - Passionate workforce: Kerry expressed immense pride in Spirit Health's passionate employees, whose dedication fuels the organisation's success. - The future is bright: Spirit Health is focused on leadership development, EDI initiatives, and responsible AI usage, showcasing their commitment to talent growth, inclusivity, and technology innovation. Thank you, Kerry, for sharing your valuable insights! The full interview is in the comments below. #Leadership #EmployeeEngagement #HealthcareInnovation #FutureOfWork #CompanyCulture #InspiringLeadership #SpiritHealth #FutureofOurPeople

Check out my latest Human Capital Leadership article, "Unleashing Productivity: How Pet-Friendly Policies Boost Employee Performance." From the conclusion: "In today's knowledge economy, the battle for top talent is fierce. Beyond competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packages, forward-thinking employers recognize the importance of fostering a positive culture where people can be healthy and happy. The research clearly indicates pets in the workplace contribute significantly to employee psychological and physical well-being by lowering stress, boosting mood and morale, and strengthening workplace relationships. When implemented responsibly through clear guidelines, pet-friendly policies can become a powerful recruiting and retention tool with multiple bottom-line benefits. Embracing pets as valued coworkers represents an innovative step all employers should consider to attract and retain the highly skilled workforce critical to organizational success in today's competitive landscape." Take a look at the full article and leave your comments below! https://lnkd.in/g2q7ZgY9

"Take care of the people, that care for the people." Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS) searched for an answer to a crucial question when seeking solutions to redefine its culture —“How do we take care of the people, that care for the people?” 🔑 The answer is fostering a nurturing environment where its employees feel valued, heard, and motivated to contribute their best. Since implementing Kudos, RMHCS has been honored as the “Best Place to Work in Colorado Springs” for three consecutive years.  Discover how RMHCS is transforming its workplace culture by investing in employee recognition: https://lnkd.in/g47KK2wz #EmployeeEngagement #HRTech #EmployeeRecognition #WorkplaceCulture

A few weeks ago I was invited to participate in a webinar with Sarah Jenner and Mindful Employer to talk about building and engaging effectives teams. As our conversation went on, we touched on how to support team members who are navigating health care systems as patients and caregivers. A key element of this includes ensuring that team members feel seen and heard as well as set up for success in their roles. To all my friends in HR and people leader roles - what has your experience been? How have you supported team members through patient and/or caregiver experiences? Did you feel equipped? To anyone who has had to navigate a non-routine patient or caregiver experience - how did this impact your work? Did you feel comfortable disclosing your journey to your employer? I'm very curious to know...

Check out this Total Worker Health event from our sister Center: "Exploring Employee Attitudes in Organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion." In this webinar, participants will learn about employee attitudes towards organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion statements and diversity initiative fatigue. https://loom.ly/wNzUTBA

🔊 Calling all HR & Benefits leaders in my network! At Finwello we're seeking visionary professionals like you to join our first ever Financial Wellness Council. The Council will provide a forum where you and your peers: 1️⃣ Share what does and doesn't work with your current financial wellness benefits in order to help each other build best practices into your programs going forward. 2️⃣ Shape the future of financial wellness benefits by sharing your ideas and insights about your workforce's greatest needs. 3️⃣ Learn how principles from behavioral science can help boost benefits adoption. To join us, register at https://lnkd.in/gmQbivxh (link also in comments). 🚨 Bonus alert 👇 As a bonus for joining our inaugural Council, you'll receive the go-to guide on how to improve benefits adoption 👉 Improving Employee Benefits: Why Employees Fail to Use Their Benefits and How Behavioral Economics Can Help by Stephen Wendel. #financialwellness #employeebenefits #hrleaders #benefitsleaders #chro #behavioralscience

Check out my latest Human Capital Leadership article, "Unleashing Productivity: How Pet-Friendly Policies Boost Employee Performance." From the conclusion: "In today's knowledge economy, the battle for top talent is fierce. Beyond competitive salary and comprehensive benefits packages, forward-thinking employers recognize the importance of fostering a positive culture where people can be healthy and happy. The research clearly indicates pets in the workplace contribute significantly to employee psychological and physical well-being by lowering stress, boosting mood and morale, and strengthening workplace relationships. When implemented responsibly through clear guidelines, pet-friendly policies can become a powerful recruiting and retention tool with multiple bottom-line benefits. Embracing pets as valued coworkers represents an innovative step all employers should consider to attract and retain the highly skilled workforce critical to organizational success in today's competitive landscape." Take a look at the full article and leave your comments below!

"Carewashing." The Harvard Business Review published a paper this month explaining how carewashing is alienating employees and contributing to overwhelm. Read it for yourself here: https://lnkd.in/eyDCwYKu That's the topic I explored with senior HR practitioners from larger members of the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce at their HR Forum last week. Companies need to think differently if... 1️⃣ You're serious about addressing employee wellbeing (at ALL levels) 2️⃣ You want to boost competence, confidence & performance (at ALL levels) 3️⃣ You want to know that what you're investing in is having the right impact These smiley faces in the photo were captured at the end of my session where I facilitated a mini Live Lab. 14 people having the opportunity to: ✅ check-in ✅ question how they currently evaluate practice ✅ question how relevant & timely knowledge/ skills are acquired & applied ✅ voice challenges & design meaningful change Every one of them left with a postcard outlining their individual experiment to directly address their challenge front of mind. That's what I call a productive use of 40 minutes! Is your organisation carewashing? Or, is it getting future-ready by reshaping current practice to get to to where it needs to be? Find out more about the Leader Labs I run with fabulous Gemma Ellison by sending a note to say 'Hi!'. One word that could be the start of the conversation you need to help strip back the noise and do things that feel good and deliver results. Sounds good, doesn't it? Thank you Rosie Sweeney for inviting me to speak, to Ruby Bailey-Knights MA Assoc CIPD for chairing brilliantly, to HR Wallingford for hosting us in your beautiful setting, and to B P Collins LLP for sponsoring the event. I'm looking forward to hearing about the impact of those experiments!! #leaderlabs #networking #leadershipdevelopment #managerdevelopment #wellbeingatwork #companyculture #hrd #hrdevelopment David Saab #futureofwork

Have you heard of "carewashing"?   I hadn’t before a Business NSW - Central Coast event I attended last week.   With today's constantly changing work environment, many companies are trying to show they care about their employees.   "Carewashing" is the practice of trying to support employee well-being through superficial perks like free snacks or fancy job titles, without addressing the real needs of workers.   However, employees today want more than just gimmicks. They crave recognition, a healthy work-life balance, meaningful work, and genuine respect. Ignoring these deeper needs leads to dissatisfaction and high turnover, which is costly for businesses.   As recruiters, it's crucial to understand these evolving expectations. When we match candidates with companies, we should look beyond the surface and ensure the workplace truly values and supports its staff.   This not only attracts top talent but also nurtures long-term retention and satisfaction.   How do you or the company you work for spot genuine employee care in a company?   #EmployeeEngagement #WorkplaceWellbeing #Recruitment #Rarekind