Julia Meckael Jennings - The Wellbeing Leaders at the Watercooler

Julia, the in-house wellbeing lead at PFAS, discusses the shared responsibility of wellbeing between individuals and organizations. She emphasizes the importance of readiness for change and acceptance in making lifestyle changes. Julia also talks about the role of patience, trust, and non-judgment in supporting employees. She shares her experience in creating a wellbeing champions program to extend her role and promote engagement within the organization. Julia highlights the need for a holistic approach to wellbeing and the importance of understanding individual needs and external factors. She also discusses the challenges and opportunities in supporting women's health and fertility journeys in the workplace.

Takeaways

• Wellbeing is a shared responsibility between individuals and organizations. • Readiness for change and acceptance are crucial in making lifestyle changes. • Patience, trust, and non-judgment are important in supporting employees. • Creating a wellbeing champions program can extend the reach of a wellbeing lead and promote engagement within the organization. • A holistic approach to wellbeing considers individual needs and external factors. • Supporting women's health and fertility journeys in the workplace is essential.