Why leaders contribute to employee stress and poor wellbeing - with Dr Meisha-Ann Martin, VP of People Research at Workhuman

We sit down with Dr Meish-Ann for an insightful and eye-opening conversation about the role of leaders when it comes to employee engagement, wellbeing and stress. She breaks down her latest research that reveals uncomfortable truths for managers and leaders in any organisation. Simply showing up and being present for line reports isn't enough and far more is required.Here are the key talking points from our conversation❤️‍🩹 Why check-ins are critical to employee wellbeing and the need for pro-active behaviours from managers. And how regular check-ins improve psychological safety amongst employees.🏋‍♂️ Importance of strength-based hashtag#leadership and how employee recognition creates connectedness with colleagues, and greater trust.🤝 why feeling appreciated is core to employee wellbeing, especially happiness and loneliness in the workplace.5️⃣ The 5 elements of good, impactful recognition in the workplace. And why leaders must provide recognition in an authentic manner.🎓 Latest research reveals how the types of rewards matter and why combined with recognition they have a significant impact on employee retentionGuest bioMeisha-Ann has a PhD in Industrial/Organisational Psychology and has spentalmost twenty years as a researcher and practitioner.  In her current role as VP of People Research at Workhuman, Dr. Martin is part of the Workhuman Consulting Practice. She provides analytics consulting to clients and prospects and works closely with the team focused on proving the impact of positive work experiences for individuals and organisations. She is considered a thought leader in this space and regularly speaks on topics like recognition, wellness, inclusion and psychological safety. She is a regular contributor to articles that have appeared in Forbes, Fortune, Bloomberg, HR Executive, HR Dive and Benefits Pro and was recognised by HR Executive as one of the Top 100 HR Tech Influencers.To learn more about Dr Martin and her work, connect with her on LinkedIn. And visit Workhuman's website to read her research papers Visit our website www.humble.associatesOr check out our LinkedIn page to learn more about Humble Associates This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leadingwithagility.substack.com