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Mental health challenges have reached a new global high with 42% of adults worldwide saying they feel a lot of worry, 41% reporting being stressed and 28% experiencing unhappiness By Sarah Rice, chief people officer at Skynamo Burnout is also on the rise, with 49% of people suffering from these symptoms at work. Hybrid working […] 
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Col. Mark Anarumo, the president of Norwich University, had been through suicides of students during in-room lockdown. He thought he could help by moving into the dorm.
Sophie Wade's insight:
Empathy helps us understand coworkers and direct reports' experiences. Let's not underestimate the toll of isolation on employees. Check in and listen actively. Here's a College President who worried about dorm isolation risks so he moved in.
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For many people, the primary motivator for waking up early seems to be accommodating an unreasonable amount of work.
Sophie Wade's insight:
How and when do you work best? Figuring out your optimal working profile helps you achieve your best work and enjoy the combination of all your life activities.
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It takes more than a discounted health-club membership to move the needle on employee well-being.
Sophie Wade's insight:
Employee well-being is not a quick fix like a gym membership. One company says "we want to send people home safe, healthy, and fulfilled--all three dimensions." Sounds compelling!
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Barclays is the latest to question whether GDP is a useful measure of economic growth and progress —
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There is a growing chorus of economists who say it's time to stop using gross domestic product as the prevailing measure of growth and economic progress. Barclays, one of the world's largest banks, just joined in. Dissatisfaction with GDP is not new, with people from the former King of Bhutan to Amartya Sen embracing alternativ
Sophie Wade's insight:
About time! GDP is out of date. We have scarce resources. Producing more 'stuff' is NOT a good measure of success and growth. Plus human well-being has qualitative & quantitative importance and impact on the wealth and health of any nation.
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Tracy Layney, Chief Human Resources Officer for Levi Strauss & Co., shares her perspective on how we can make our workplaces stronger, healthier and more productive as we begin to emerge from the global pandemic.
Sophie Wade's insight:
Empathy is a long-term strategic solution for your company to achieve sustainable growth in the Future of Work and support employee wellness as we emerge (in fits and starts) from the pandemic.
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Norman de Greve, the CMO of CVS Health, discusses the importance of practicing empathy, both as a senior leader and an executive of the largest health and wellness company in the US. He describes their ongoing response to the COVID19 crisis—listening to customers and employees, addressing their needs, and communicating frequently. Norman shares his views about the beneficial outcomes for leaders who take empathy-driven action to build trust, connection, and demonstrate commitment to helping people achieve what they want to achieve. He notes how CVS Health measures and rewards empathy-driven results.
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The auction house will contribute $150 each month to employees’ loans, with no lifetime limit.
Sophie Wade's insight:
Loyalty is a two-way street. How empathic is your company about employees' student debt situations? Consider increasing loyalty and decreasing stress/distractions by offering student loan debt benefits.
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Many workers are not financially stable and not prepared for retirement, according to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, resulting in an increase in onsite financial programs.
Sophie Wade's insight:
The labor market is tight. Time to get creative with benefits...to keep them. How will your company stay competitive in the Future-of-Work landscape?
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West Virginia University representatives speak about the state's well-being crisis at Fortune Brainstorm Health.
Sophie Wade's insight:
Without fundamentally reframing the approach and changing people’s attitudes, lasting transformation will be elusive - whatever you are trying to achieve.
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Managers: Are you trying to support team members with mental health issues each week? Here are good tips: Help destigmatize mental health so discussion is more open; use empathy especially to read signals; offer resources and support vs rescuing or covering up.