SuperPsyched with Dr. Adam Dorsay #284 A Cure for the Common Company | Richard Safeer, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine
In this episode of SuperPsyched, Dr. Adam Dorsay interviews Dr. Richard Safeer, the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing for Johns Hopkins Medicine, about his book 'A Cure for the Common Company.' They discuss the importance of creating a healthy work environment, the benefits of such investments from a business perspective, and practical strategies for fostering a wellbeing culture. Dr. Safeer shares insights on how to implement cultural changes in workplaces, the impact of leadership on employee wellness, and the significance of small practices that contribute to overall health and productivity. This episode is a comprehensive guide to enhancing workplace culture for better employee and organizational success.
00:00 Welcome to SuperPsyched
00:28 The Importance of Workplace Wellbeing
00:49 Introducing Dr. Richard Safeer
04:15 The Birth of 'A Cure for the Common Company'
05:51 The Business Case for a Healthy Work Environment
10:06 Changing Workplace Culture
14:03 Practical Steps for Cultural Change
18:01 The Impact of Overwork
22:52 Smoking Culture in the Workplace
24:59 Starting the Conversation on Smoking
25:32 Influence and Wellbeing in the Workplace
26:03 Addressing After-Work Culture
26:39 Supporting Social Connectedness
28:30 Case Study: REI's Positive Work Environment
33:41 The Importance of Rituals in the Workplace
38:11 Unintended Consequences of Workplace Benefits
41:53 Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Workplace
45:55 The Power of Self-Awareness
47:57 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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