CIPD

HR People Pod - Ep 11: Workplace wellbeing | Real Living Wage | 'Fauxductivity'

Oct 30, 2024

Join David Blackburn, Managing Director of David R. Blackburn Consulting, and Elizabeth Harvey, Head of HR at HSBC, as they discuss the future of workplace wellbeing. They dive into how employers can create healthier workspaces and the importance of the Real Living Wage. The pair tackles the challenges of 'fauxductivity,' emphasizing that just because employees look busy doesn't mean they're productive. With insights on food insecurity and economic pressures, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone invested in a supportive workplace.

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Elizabeth Harvey

David Blackburn

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Quick takeaways

Employers must prioritize creating a supportive work environment focused on employee well-being while addressing the root causes of health issues.

Adopting the Real Living Wage is a moral obligation that benefits employee retention, but smaller organizations face challenges needing government support.

Deep dives

The Role of Employers in Employee Health

Employers are increasingly held accountable for creating healthy workplace environments that support employee well-being. Recent studies have shown that a significant portion of the UK workforce lacks access to essential health support, including vaccinations and health checks. This raises questions about the responsibilities of employers, particularly in balancing investments in health initiatives with the practicalities of their business operations. Expertise highlights the necessity for employers to focus on root causes of employee health issues rather than just treating symptoms with superficial benefits.

Intro

2min

Promoting Workplace Well-being

18min

Rebalancing Economic Challenges through Tax and Public Services

2min

Addressing Food Insecurity and Fauxductivity in the Workplace

5min

Navigating Workplace Productivity and Well-Being

4min

What does a wellbeing-focused work environment really look like, and how involved should employers be to ensure their workforce can live healthy working lives? Should all employers pay the recently uprated Living Wage, and how can you support your people if paying the voluntary Real Living Wage is simply unaffordable? Finally, are your colleagues working as much as they appear, or are they showing classic signs of ‘fauxductivity’? CIPD’s People and Transformation Director Amanda Arrowsmith discusses these questions and more with David Blackburn, Managing Director of David R. Blackburn Consulting, and Elizabeth Harvey, Head of HR at HSBC. Recorded 25 October 2024

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