Revolutionaries of Wellbeing: Breaking Burnout Culture

Episode 29: Defining wellbeing: what is it, how do we measure it, and where are we going as a profession?

Nov 1, 2022

In this discussion, Chris Jones, Chief Safety and Wellbeing Officer at Ara Poutama, shares his expertise on defining and measuring wellbeing in the workplace. He emphasizes that wellbeing goes beyond mere health and safety. Chris introduces frameworks like the dual continuum model and the PERMA framework to illustrate wellbeing's complexity. He also highlights the importance of supportive organizational systems, particularly in challenging environments like corrections, and discusses strategies to effectively promote wellbeing initiatives.

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Quick takeaways

Wellbeing is a complex construct that involves emotional, psychological, and structural elements within organizations, transcending simply avoiding illness.

Creating supportive environments by addressing systemic barriers is crucial for fostering employee wellbeing, showcasing the importance of organizational infrastructure over individual motivation.

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Defining Wellbeing and Its Components

Wellbeing encompasses psychological states that go beyond mere absence of illness, emphasizing a holistic approach to health. It includes positive emotions, life satisfaction, and a strong sense of purpose, characterized by both hedonic and eudaimonic aspects. The dual continuum model illustrates that wellness is not solely defined by health issues, suggesting individuals can be well despite having a medical diagnosis. The emerging framework acknowledges the complexity of wellbeing, requiring organizations to move beyond superficial wellness interventions toward fostering deeper psychological health.

Intro

5min

Understanding Wellbeing: Beyond Health and Safety

11min

Shifting Perspectives on Wellbeing

5min

Understanding Wellbeing in Complex Organizations

7min

Navigating Wellbeing Strategies and Stakeholder Influence

3min

In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Chris Jones, Chief Safety and Wellbeing Officer at Ara Poutama, New Zealand’s Department of Corrections.

Prior to his role in Corrections, Chris held roles at WorkSafe New Zealand (where he led the Strategy, Guidance and Standards, and Occupational Health teams), Network Rail (as Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Strategy) and Nuffield Health (as Head of Physiology).

Through our discussion, we try to define what wellbeing actually is (and what it isn’t), how we can create the right systems and conditions that allow wellbeing to emerge, and how we can best attempt to quantify those factors in an effort to measure success.

We also discuss the emergence of wellbeing as a profession, and opportunities to grow and shape it in the coming years.

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