Mindora

As we began working on Mindora, we wondered: what if HR leaders had a space that felt more like home? Read more on our fresh-off-the-press Substack post.

Three months ago, I was in a virtual workshop with my team. We were building an earlier prototype of Mindora and in that moment, I realised something was off. We had just hit an uncomfortable truth. "What if the AI learns the wrong things?" someone asked. "What if it picks up on patterns we don't want it to reinforce?" The question hung in the air. Because here's the thing about building AI for HR: you're not just writing code. You're crafting something that will influence how organizations understand and support their people. The weight of that responsibility is... heavy. I've learned more about bias in the last year building Mindora than I did in my entire previous career in tech. And not just the obvious kinds. Take this example: We were working on a feature that would use AI to generate personalised messages for employees. The idea was that our platform would identify well-being risks and automatically reach out to individuals through Slack or Teams with supportive messages and suggestions. On paper, it looked perfect. Direct intervention. Scalable support. Immediate response to well-being needs. But something felt off. The more we developed it, the more we realised we were thinking about workplace well-being through the wrong lens. We were trying to solve a systemic challenge with individual band-aids. This moment fundamentally changed how we approach AI development at Mindora. We pivoted to focus entirely on empowering HR and business leaders with insights that enable them to build holistic well-being strategies. Because real change doesn't come from an AI sending a well-crafted message to a stressed employee. It comes from leaders who understand the full picture and can create environments where well-being is woven into the fabric of how work gets done. Here are the three questions we now ask ourselves every day: 1️⃣ Are we empowering human judgment or replacing it? I remember a conversation with an HR leader who said, "I don't want AI to tell me what to do. I want it to help me see what I might be missing." That stuck with me. 2️⃣ Can we explain not just what the AI sees, but why it sees it? Transparency isn't a feature - it's a fundamental right when AI is involved in decisions about people's well-being. 3️⃣ Are we building for the averages or the edges? Because the most important insights about workplace well-being often come from understanding the exceptions, not the rules. These aren't perfect principles. They're messy, often conflicting, and force us to move slower than we sometimes want to. But they help us sleep at night. I'm sharing this because I believe the future of AI in HR will be built on honest conversations about these challenges. The kind of conversations that start with "I don't know" and end with "let's figure this out together." #AIinHR #ProductDevelopment #WorkplaceWellbeing #EthicalAI

Our CEO, Will Mellors-Blair, reflects on his recent talk at Nottingham Trent University, where he shared insights on innovation and the journey of building Mindora. Inspiring words from an exciting day!

We’re thrilled to announce that Aleksandra Osipova has stepped into the role of Chief AI Officer at Mindora! Aleksandra joined us just six months ago as AI Product Lead, and now, with the exciting growth ahead for our AI team, her role has naturally evolved into CAIO. With over a decade of experience in AI and a passion for transforming workplace well-being, Aleksandra’s leadership will be pivotal as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in improving employee well-being through cutting-edge, data-driven insights. We couldn’t be prouder to have her in this key leadership role as we embark on the next chapter. Big things are coming! 😉

Another exciting talk is on the horizon for our CEO Will Mellors-Blair. In about two weeks, on October 15, he'll take the stage at the Dryden Enterprise Centre (at Nottingham Trent University) to inspire and fuel the minds of the next generation of entrepreneurs. #innovation

HR leaders, we need your insights! 💡 We understand the challenges you face — constantly balancing your people’s wellbeing with the demands of the business. By participating in our survey, you’ll help us uncover what truly drives engagement, satisfaction, and long-term success in workplace wellbeing initiatives. 📊 Your experiences matter — they’ll contribute to research aimed at solving the very challenges HR leaders like you encounter every day. In return, we’ll share key insights and practical takeaways to help refine your strategies, leading to better outcomes for both your teams and your organization. Together, we can create better workplace practices for everyone. Click here to participate: https://lnkd.in/eYubaCda #HRLeadership #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeEngagement #MindoraResearch #WellbeingStrategy

Yesterday, at the Wellbeing at Work World Summit in Westminster, London, our team gathered to unveil Mindora to the world, and we couldn’t be prouder. After 18 months of research and hard work, we had the honor of standing alongside our CEO, Will Mellors-Blair, as he delivered a keynote that truly resonated with the audience at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre. This moment marks a pivotal step for Mindora — but it’s only the beginning. A big thank you to Mark Rix, Cat Clarke, Chris Cummings, and the entire Wellbeing at Work team for hosting such an inspiring event. And of course, a special shoutout to the members of the (ever-growing) Mindora family who were there yesterday: Martin Sandhu, Aleksandra Osipova, Sergio Giannone, Peter Wakefield, and David De Mello. 🙌 Here’s to the future of workplace wellbeing ✨

It was great to see Aleksandra Osipova, Mindora's AI Product Lead, take the stage at Microsoft's London HQ last night. 🙌

Our AI Product Lead, Aleksandra Osipova, will be speaking tomorrow at Microsoft Reactor's event "Women in AI Innovate & Inspire". Although the event is already fully booked, we wanted to share how proud we are of having Aleksandra leading our AI team, and for being an enlightening source of inspiration for all women in AI and tech. 👏 In Aleksandra's words: "Success in AI goes beyond algorithms and data — it’s about the mindset that fuels innovation." Well said, Allie!

The Wellbeing at Work World London Summit is just around the corner! Join us next week at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster on September 24th for an exciting day dedicated to employee wellbeing. As part of the event, Will Mellors-Blair, our CEO, will take the main stage to deliver a keynote speech titled "Connecting Workforce Data to Address The $8.8T Employee Disengagement Problem", aka a business case for connected workforce data and the future of workplace wellbeing. Trust us, it's going to be interesting! With executives from industry leaders like IBM, L’Oréal, and HSBC - among many others! - this is a can’t-miss event for HR professionals, business leaders, and wellbeing enthusiasts. We hope to see you all in London next week! 🇬🇧 For tickets and more details, visit: https://lnkd.in/e4ZcF6Aj