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We all have that manager we’ll never forget — for better or worse Our relationship with our manager has a bigger impact on our mental health and wellbeing than that of our therapists, and even as much as our partners But most managers get little or no training. They're accidental bosses promoted based on technical skill rather than their ability to lead people So we hit the streets of London and New York to hear your stories — the good ones, the bad ones, and everything in between

It's #LeadFromWithin wrapped: Lessons from people leaders to shape 2025 🎙️ 2024 has been transformational for workplace mental health and leadership.  World events – from geopolitical tensions to economic struggles – have continued to test employees across the globe. AI has revolutionised so many aspects of work and life. Debates around how, where, and when we work have rumbled on. On the #LeadFromWithin podcast, Dr Nick Taylor welcomed CHROs from some of the world’s biggest and best brands: The New York Times, the LEGO Group, IBM, Standard Chartered, Viatris, WPP and Cognizant. They’ve shared personal stories, hardwon strategies, and invaluable leadership advice for navigating the shifting working landscape. In this special episode, we’ll revisit some of the standout moments from those conversations.  We’ve hand-selected the insights leaders can draw on as we work to unlock human potential and build more mentally healthy workplaces for 2025 and beyond. 🔗 Go give it a listen - wherever you get your podcasts, or at the Spotify link in the comments

Health, purpose, growth. The three things Andrew B. Enrietti, Chief People Officer at Viatris says are the key to employee engagement Listen to the latest episode of #LeadFromWithin with Dr. Nick Taylor for more insight from Andrew on everything from creating a people-first culture, to the evolving nature of work-life balance, to building strong, trusting relationships at work. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow the Spotify link in the comments.

Do you worry about AI's lack of empathy? 42% of HR leaders do AI has the power to transform mental health care—improving access, personalizing support, and making it easier to scale But alongside these opportunities are pressing ethical questions. In our recent survey of over 3,000 HR leaders, we found: ➡️ 42% HR leaders worry about AI's lack of empathy ➡️ 39% highlight ethical decision-making challenges ➡️ 37% are concerned about privacy and data security In our latest blog from Dr Ramesh Perera-Delcourt and Catherine Rusch, MSW, we dive into these challenges and explores how organizations can: ✅ Prevent digital exclusion by ensuring AI tools are accessible to everyone ✅ Build trust through transparency—clearly communicating how AI works and its limitations ✅ Prioritize ethical and clinically informed AI development

We need workplace mental health support now more than ever. Could AI be the solution we've been waiting for? 📈 Burnout affected 63% of employees in 2024. That's up from 51% in 2021. ⁉️ It's vital that employers are stepping in to support their people. But how? 🤲 Therapy and coaching are proven to be effective. But they can be hard to scale. 🤖 AI offers a new way forward. 🤝 While AI can never and will never replace human support, it can complement it, and it can make quality support more accessible and easier to scale. 📚 Our new handbook, The AI Advantage for Mental Health, gives HR and business leaders insight into using AI for quality care at scale, and practical guidance on implementing tech that can be game-changing for businesses and life-changing for employees. 🔗 Link in the comments

Feeling the pressure this festive season? For managers, balancing leadership demands, Q4 deadlines, social commitments, and team wellbeing can be overwhelming Join Chris Britton, People Experience Director at Reward Gateway | Edenred, and Acacia Parks PhD, MBA, Director of Science at Unmind as they discuss: 👉 How the festive season can intensify wellbeing challenges – and ways managers can help 👉 The evolving role of managers and what great leadership looks like in 2025 👉 Practical tips to help managers reduce burnout, build psychological safety, and drive culture change 👉 The scientifically-proven link between leadership style and wellbeing. Can bad bosses ruin lives? 🗓️ Thursday, 12 December ⏰ 1pm BST 💻 Online webinar 🔗 Save your spot at the link in the comments. If you can't make it live, sign up anyway and we’ll send you the recording

How to work out what mental health support employees need? Ask them. That’s exactly what the team at Kearney did 💛 They ran an event for their colleagues to share feedback and ideas to improve mental health support, putting people at the center and uncovering what really matters to them. We’re so proud to partner with Kearney to turn their people's feedback into action and create a culture where everyone can thrive. Thank you Misty Rallis and Zoe Hazelton for leading the way with such care and commitment. It’s a privilege to work with people so passionate about supporting their teams 🌟

How finding a colleague crying in the bathroom changed Jacqueline Welch (she / her / hers / ella)'s approach to bereavement leave In this powerful clip from the #LeadfromWithin podcast, Jacqui Welch, CHRO at The New York Times, tells the story of her colleague who had just three days bereavement leave when her mother died. Just three days to process the loss of a parent, and – as her family lived in India – to travel across the world and back. Now, the first question Jacqui asks at any new job is "How many days bereavement leave do we have?" – it's almost never enough. This #GriefAwarenessWeek, it's important to remember how workplace policy impacts lives. How can we create workplaces that truly support people through grief? Better bereavement leave is a great place to start ❤️🩹

We're super proud to partner up with Beach Energy Ltd to support the mental health and wellbeing of their incredible people 💙 Huge thanks to the whole Beach Energy team - watch this space!

In the latest episode of #LeadFromWithin, Dr. Nick Taylor sat down with Andrew B. Enrietti, Chief People Officer at Viatris, to discuss his unique career journey and the importance of mental health in the workplace 🎙 Listen in for Andrew's insights on: → The power of calculated risks and continuous learning → Creating a people-first culture to drive engagement and productivity → The evolving nature of work-life balance and the role of transparency → Building strong, trusting relationships within teams Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or follow the Spotify link in the comments 👇