Rethinking Workplace Wellbeing

In this episode, Dave Middleton interviews Ryan Hopkins, Chief Impact Officer at JAAQ, about workplace wellbeing and industry trends. Ryan shares his extensive background in wellbeing consultancy, including his experience at Deloitte and his personal journey through mental health challenges. He discusses the importance of creating supportive work environments rather than just implementing wellbeing solutions. Ryan emphasises that wellbeing is about individual life satisfaction, while wellness is about pursuing optimal health. Ryan provides insights into measuring wellbeing effectiveness through analytics and shares success stories, including a 6.9% reduction in mental health absence at NatWest. Ryan also discusses trends in workplace wellbeing, including the evolution of AI in mental health support, the importance of data analytics, and the growing focus on intersectional wellbeing issues beyond anxiety and depression.  If you enjoy this episode and want to find out more about Ryan you can use this link https://linktr.ee/theryanhopkins