Wellbeing at Work
Episodes
117 episodes
Guiding Employees Forward After a Crisis
In this episode of Wellbeing at Work, a podcast by Workplace Options, a Telus Health company, Senior Account Manager Hadeel Al Far and clinical psychologist Dana Bissar discuss how organizations can help the...
The Value Proposition of Mental Health for Insurers
Mental health-related claims are of growing concern for the insurance industry, accounting for at least a third of all claims and more than half the total costs. For insurers, this marks a critical opportunity to provide high-impact support whe...
A Human-Centered, Expert-Guided Approach to Cancer Care
The road to reintegration after cancer looks different for everyone, shaped by each person’s unique strengths, circumstances, and areas of need. The Cancer Care Compass program by Workplace Options was designed with this complexity in mi...
Flow und Fokus – Arbeiten im Rhythmus des Körpers
Arbeitsleistung schwankt auf natürliche Weise, dem natürlichen Rhythmus des Körpers folgend, unabhängig von Zeitplänen, Fristen oder Erwartungen. Indem Arbeit an den natürlichen Zyklen des Körpers ausgerichtet wird – wie dem Menstruationszyklus...
The Peer Approach to Supporting Workplace Wellbeing: The Power of Thoughtful Screening
Wellbeing ambassadors are part of an organization’s strategy to create a safe and psychologically healthy workplace. Workplace Options’ flagship training for wellbeing ambassadors has been extremely popular since it was launched in 2021 and has...
The Future of Business and Gen Z's Impact
What does “business” mean to Gen Z? And what empowers—and equips—them to succeed? Join Ryan Arruda and Emma Goldstein, students at the University of Rhode Island (URI) and marketing interns at Workplace Options, as they examine Gen Z’s approach...
Bridging Generations at Work
In today’s increasingly volatile world, it seems organizations are constantly navigating change. One aspect of the workplace that has always been in flux, however, is generational dynamics. With Gen Z poised to make up nearly a third of the glo...
The COVID Legacy at Work
From classrooms to careers, COVID changed everything. Join Ryan Arruda and Emma Goldstein, students at the University of Rhode Island and marketing interns at Workplace Options (WPO), as they reflect on how the pandemic redefined their lives as...
The Peer Approach to Supporting Workplace Wellbeing: KBR’s Success Story
Wellbeing ambassadors are part of an organisation’s strategy to create a safe and psychologically healthy workplace. Workplace Options’ flagship training for wellbeing ambassadors has been extremely popular since it was launched in 2021. It has...
Gen Z's Perspective on the Future of Work
What does the future of work look like through Gen Z's eyes? Join Ryan Arruda and Emma Goldstein, students at the University of Rhode Island and marketing interns at Workplace Options, as they reflect on their own experiences entering the workf...
Neuroproductividad Y Liderazgo: Empresas Rentables, Personas Felices
La "neuroproductividad" en el entorno laboral se refiere a optimizar la productividad en función de cómo funciona el cerebro, aprovechando la neurociencia, la psicología y la ciencia del comportamiento para mejorar la concentración, la eficienc...
Why the Work Culture in India is Failing Mental Health
The Indian workforce is facing an alarming crisis of burnout and mental health concerns, driven by an unsustainable work culture that prioritizes productivity over wellbeing. With half of the Indian workforce putting in at least 49 hours of wor...
Entrevista con Santiago Fernández: Crear una mente resiliente
La resiliencia se refiere a la capacidad de resistir, recuperarse y adaptarse frente a la adversidad, el trauma o el estrés significativo. Las personas con mayor resiliencia están mejor preparadas para afrontar los desafíos de la vida, mostrand...
Entrevista con Gerardo Galindo: Volver a vivir: reconstruyendo mi vida después del cáncer
Gerardo Galindo, exfutbolista mexicano que brilló con los Pumas de la UNAM, donde fue parte del histórico bicampeonato de 2004 y protagonista del triunfo ante el Real Madrid en el Trofeo Santiago Bernabéu. En ese partido, el conjunto merengue c...
Beyond the Surface of Occupational Health
Occupational health encompasses not only the obvious hazards of physical labor but also psychosocial risk on employee health.
The Peer Approach to Supporting Workplace Wellbeing: Peer Discussion Groups
Peer discussion groups create a space where wellbeing ambassadors can share experiences and discuss challenges.
Becoming a Global Wellness Coach: Inside the Live Well Wellness Global Coach Training
In this episode of Wellbeing at Work, host Jennifer Dart, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Workplace Options (WPO), offers an inside look at the Live Well Wellness Global Coach Training Program—a comprehensive, boar...
Estrés y burnout en el lugar de trabajo
El burnout laboral es un problema para empleadores en todo el mundo. Se estima que el costo anual del burnout y la falta de compromiso de los trabajadores asciende a 8.9 billones de dólares. Este cálculo incluye una variedad de efectos negativo...
Navigating the Pathways to Support and Resilience After Cancer
Although cancer is one of the most common diseases worldwide, coping with a cancer diagnosis remains complex from emotional, practical, and physical perspectives. Patients have a real need for support to manage the treatment process, as well as...
Creación de Equipos Diversos
Cuando las organizaciones priorizan la diversidad, obtienen numerosos beneficios, como mayor creatividad, mejor resolución de problemas y mayor innovación. Para crear grupos diversos, las organizaciones deben implementar estrategias como el rec...
Apoyando el regreso de los sobrevivientes de cáncer al trabajo
El diagnóstico de cáncer es un viaje profundamente desafiante a nivel emocional, psicológico y físico que acompaña a los pacientes.
Building Resilient Families
Many children and adolescents struggle with emotional health, while parents and families often face barriers to accessing wellbeing education, support, and resources. The Workplace Options Child and Family Wellbeing program provides emplo...
Fostering Belonging at Work: Insights for Global Organizations
In this episode of Wellbeing At Work, Bob Batchelor, VP of Global Marketing and Communications, is joined by Rivkah Sherman, Certified Coach and Project Development Coordinator, to discuss her recent publication in the Organizational Develo...
Camino a la Reinserción Laboral: Apoyo y Resiliencia Tras el Cáncer
El camino hacia el reempleo tras un diagnóstico de cáncer está marcado por una compleja interacción de retos físicos, emocionales y sociales que requieren apoyo y un énfasis en la resiliencia.
Neurodiversidade no Trabalho: Desafios e Oportunidades
A neurodiversidade no ambiente de trabalho apresenta tanto desafios quanto oportunidades, exigindo uma abordagem integrada que reconheça a riqueza que essa diversidade traz às organizações. Os indivíduos neurodivergentes, que incluem aqueles co...