How to Build a Sustainable Culture of Wellbeing
In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Kathleen O'Driscoll to discuss how to build a sustainable culture of wellbeing, as well as the steps you can take to combine global strategy with local engagement when it comes to employee mental health coordination.
Kathleen O'Driscoll is the current Vice President of Human Resources - Global Benefits, Wellbeing & HR Policy at Cognizant. Kathleen has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, with a focus on benefits and global finance. Prior to her current role, she were the Vice President of Business Group on Health, where she oversaw the strategic direction and development of the Global Institute. Kathleen has also held senior HR positions at Honeywell and Seton Hall University.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Intro
03:05 Kathleen’s journey to Vice President HR, Global Benefits, Wellbeing and HR Policy at Cognizant
06:15 Redefining the role of employee wellbeing
10:09 The four dimensions of wellbeing
12:40 The step managers can take to support employee wellbeing
15:45 The importance of communicating benefits to employees
18:15 How to decide what to dedicate your resources to
23:19 How to balance global wellbeing strategy with local relevance
28:19 Why is well-being no longer table stakes
32:58 Kathleen’s advice for the HR Leaders of tomorrow
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