E36: The Role of HR in Workplace Wellbeing - with Peter Cheese
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode Sheila Lord is speaking to Peter Cheese, CEO of the CIPD the professional body for HR and a fellow of the Australian HR Institute, about the role of HR in workplace well-being and the development into more cross-functional working with other disciplines such as wellbeing, H&S and Leadership.
Since January 2019, Peter has been co-chair of The Flexible Working Task Force, a partnership across government departments, business groups, trade unions and charities, to increase the uptake of flexible working. He is also Chair of Engage for Success and the What Works Centre for Wellbeing.
Peter writes and speaks widely on the development of HR, the future of work, and the key issues of leadership, culture and organisation, people and skills. In 2021, his book ‘The New World of Work’ was published, exploring the many factors shaping work, workplaces, workforces and our working lives, and the principles around which we can build a future that is good for people, for business and for societies.
[02:43] Developing role of HR - Peter describes how HR is beginning to transform in terms of new areas of responsibility.
[05:27] HR – Human resources plays a critical role in shaping the future of businesses by determining the types of skills and capabilities that will be required. Peter elaborates on his perspective on the human resources function.
[08:15] The New World of Work - Peter shares the story behind his book and highlights some significant points made in it.
[12:32] ISO 45003- This standard provides guidelines on handling psychological health and safety hazards within an occupational health and safety management system. Peter expresses his thoughts on this standard and its application in the workplace.
[15:15] Best Fit - Peter highlights the need to substitute the best practise for the best fit and how to integrate the concept of well-being into organisational culture.
[20.40] Leadership – Peter presents excellent insights for executives, emphasising how to strengthen human resources through continual learning and adaptation.
[25:43] It is Process - Peter illustrates why embedding well-being into organisational culture is a process that cannot be accomplished overnight and how to proceed incrementally.
[34:25] Advice – Peter imparts vital wisdom to business leaders and health and safety experts.
[40:00] Guidance – Peter addresses how corporate leaders should approach the topic of well-being in greater detail.