In a world of hybrid working, constant connectivity and rising pressure, employee wellbeing is no longer a “nice to have” - it’s a business imperative. Yet many organisations still approach wellbeing through surface-level perks rather than addressing the deeper cultural, structural and leadership factors that truly impact how people feel at work.

In this episode of The HR Room Podcast, Dave and Mary are joined by Dr. Mark Rowe, family physician, lifestyle medicine expert and wellbeing thought leader, to explore what real, sustainable wellbeing looks like in today’s workplace.

Together, they unpack why wellbeing must go beyond yoga classes and fruit bowls, how leadership behaviour and management practices directly shape organisational health, and why wellbeing should be treated as a strategic driver of performance, productivity and retention - not an add-on.

Guest

• Dr. Mark Rowe – Medical Doctor, Author, Wellbeing Speaker & Expert in Lifestyle Medicine

Topics include:

• Why employee wellbeing is a business imperative, not a “nice to have”


• The difference between wellness initiatives and true organisational wellbeing


• Wellbeing as the foundation for sustainable performance and productivity


• The “three Ps” of wellbeing: productivity, performance and people


• How toxic cultures and poor management damage mental and physical health


• Why HR leaders struggle to move wellbeing from intention to action


• Building a business case for wellbeing that resonates with senior leadership


• Organisational wellbeing as an ecosystem - not a standalone initiative


• Practical first steps HR leaders can take to start meaningful change

Useful Links & Resources

• www.drmarkrowe.com – Wellbeing Programmes & Resources


• Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For – Dr. Mark Rowe

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