In this episode of the Working Well Beings podcast, Christian Van Stolk from RAND discusses the evolving landscape of workplace wellbeing, highlighting the increasing challenges faced by employees and employers alike. He emphasizes the importance of shared responsibility between individuals, employers, and the government in addressing mental health issues and improving overall workplace health. The conversation explores the paradox of having better solutions available while the problems persist, the need for a holistic approach to employee wellbeing, and the changing expectations of younger generations in the workforce. Chris also touches on innovative regulatory approaches to health and safety, underscoring the necessity for collaboration across sectors to enhance workplace wellbeing.00:00 Introduction to Workplace Wellbeing02:11 The Evolution of Workplace Health Challenges05:00 Shared Responsibility in Workplace Wellbeing07:07 Navigating Mental Health in the Workplace09:26 The Business Case for Employee Wellbeing10:14 Barriers to Achieving Workplace Wellbeing13:54 Work as a Health Outcome18:09 The Importance of Employee Health for Business Success20:14 Changing Generational Expectations in the Workplace25:48 Key Trends in Workplace Wellbeing28:17 Innovative Approaches to Health and Safety Regulation🔹 Subscribe for more insights: @workingwellcommunity 🔹 Learn more about Working Well Community: https://www.workingwell.community/ #WorkplaceWellbeing #HealthAndWellbeingAtWork #EmployeeWellbeing #Podcast
