Ep 150: Alex Bailey on Humanising the World of Work

Send us Fan MailA visionary leader on a powerful mission to humanise the world of work – meet Alex Bailey, Global CEO and Co-Founder of Bailey & French, who has redefined what it means to build purpose-driven organisations, placing human connection, wellbeing, and sustainability at the core of business success. For over 20 years, Alex has been a catalyst for change, driving large-scale cultural evolutions that blend ground-breaking research with innovative, people-centred approaches. Her work isn’t just about growth – it’s about creating environments where individuals and teams thrive, unlocking the full potential of organisations. Her bold vision of a more human world of work isn’t just an aspiration – it's a reality that is reshaping industries and empowering people across the globe. Alex recently won ‘Company of the Year’ and was a finalist for ‘Businesswoman of the Year 2022’ in the Dynamic Business Awards. Under Alex’s leadership, Bailey & French has become a global powerhouse. Alex also received the BAHBA Award for Innovation in 2019 and was a Sussex Business Awards finalist for Large Business of the Year 2021.Hit play to experience this powerhouse of a podcast! [04:05s] Genesis of a humanist psychologist  [10:30s] ‘Islands of sanity’ for leaders, human sustainability: Biggest shifts in organizational psychology [19:25s] Humanising the world of work[25:25s] Main levers for leaders for human sustainability [31:20s] AI and human sustainability [40:20s] Tipping point for that collective solutioning [45:41s] RWL: READ ‘Homo Prospectus’ and other books by Martin SeligmanConnect with Alex on LinkedInFind more about Alex’s work at Bailey & French at https://www.baileyandfrench.com/ Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music and moreThis podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook