E42: How do we get Organisations to improve their well-being - with Dr Christian Van Stolk

Episode Summary

[02:19] Well-being in an Organization – Christian talks about well-being in general and how it can be quite difficult in large Organizations.

[04:44] How do we get Organizations to improve their well-being? – Emphasizes the need to create a link between better health and well-being amongst employees and business outcomes.

[07:52] Some key findings from Britain's healthiest workplace survey - Christian shared some significant findings from a well-being survey conducted by Britain's healthiest workplace.

[11:09] Clinicians leaving their professions due to stress and mental health – Christian points out how large Organizations poorly manage their health workers, resulting in them leaving due to stress and mental health.

[13:07] Examples of good well-being practice - Using the NHS as an example, Christian highlights the essential characteristics connected with practicing good well-being.

[15:20] Organizational factors that impact people's well-being – Christian illustrates some factors that need to be put in place in other to impact human well-being

[18:38] Expectations – Christian helps us understand the need for realistic expectations.

[21:29] Improving people’s healthcare – Christian elaborates on how healthier healthcare workers result in better healthcare, which brings forth a healthier population.

[24:45] ISO standard - Christian explains the ISO standard for well-being and how it can help individuals overcome challenges.

[29:29] COVID effect on healthcare – Christian discussed the different engagement and satisfactory levels during the pandemic and its impact on the clinician's well-being.

[33:15] Post pandemic opportunities for employers and employees – Christian helps us see how more collaboration between employees and employers can enhance an organization's health and well-being in the near future.

[36:21] Putting people first - Christian enlightened us on how prioritizing human well-being may aid in developing preparedness for any form of pandemic.

[38:49] Advice to business leaders - Christian educate business leaders on the importance of health and well-being in their business.