Wellbeing at Work
Wellbeing at Work is for busy professionals who need to balance work and personal life. This podcast will provide contemporary wellbeing trends, practical tips, and expert advice to help you thrive at work.
Resolving the Teacher-Parent Burnout Crisis
Caring for children—whether at school or at home—is one of life’s most fulfilling yet taxing responsibilities. Balancing both roles is a recipe for burnout.
In this episode of Wellbeing at Work, a podcast by Workplace Options, a TELUS Health company, Marketing Specialist Emily Morgan sits down with Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Kennette Thigpen to explore the hidden mental health crisis among teacher-parents and what leaders can do to provide meaningful support.
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the unique stressors driving higher rates of burnoutcritical gaps in current wellbe...Empowering the Next Generation of Talent
As AI overtakes entry-level work, onboarding and mentorship fall to the wayside under leaner teams and heavier workloads, and the gap between employer expectations and new-hire experience continues to widen, it's no surprise that Gen Z workers are feeling insecure.
In this episode of Wellbeing at Work, a podcast by Workplace Options, a TELUS Health company, WPO President and CEO Alan King sits down with Marketing Specialists Emily Morgan and Abbey Elias to discuss what leaders can do to foster a more supportive workplace environment and empower the next generation of t...
Supporting Caregivers Before Burnout Strikes
Caregiver burnout isn't just another trending buzzword; it's a retention crisis actively hemorrhaging talent from your workforce. With 65% of working parents actively burned out, organizations can no longer afford to treat this as a peripheral concern.
In this episode of Wellbeing At Work, a podcast by Workplace Options (WPO), a TELUS Health company, marketing specialist Emily Morgan sits down with learning solutions project manager Joni Wright to discuss the growing burden of caregiver stress in the workplace and how to step in before it's too late.
Compassion Fatigue in the Healthcare Industry
Amid chronic staffing shortages and rising patient demand, compassion fatigue is taking a toll on those in healthcare. Nearly 90 percent of healthcare professionals report experiencing moderate to severe levels.
In this latest episode of Wellbeing at Work, a podcast by Workplace Options (WPO), a TELUS Health company, marketing specialist Emily Morgan and clinical counselor Kender Wu explore what's behind the rise in fatigue, what organizations can do to respond, and how WPO demonstrates what it means to lead a psychosocially safe, people-centered workplace.
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T...How to Stop Doomscrolling In Times of Crisis
As heightened uncertainty persists across the Gulf region, many are understandably finding it hard to stay offline. But there’s a fine line between staying informed and being consumed.
In this episode of Wellbeing at Work, a podcast by Workplace Options, a TELUS Health company, VP & GM of Emerging Solutions Sarah Wood is joined by clinical psychologist Marianne Khlat to discuss the psychological impact of doomscrolling in times of crisis, and share tips on how to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed.
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how to recog...Supporting Families Through Uncertainty
In this episode of Wellbeing at Work, a podcast by Workplace Options, a Telus Health company, VP & GM of Emerging Solutions Sarah Wood is joined by clinical psychologist Marianne Khlat to discuss the far-reaching impact of regional disruption on families across the Gulf region—and what parents, caregivers, and the support systems around them can do to make sense of their experiences, navigate uncertainty, and start rebuilding a sense of stability.
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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 their people move forward in the wake of regional disruption.
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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 when it matters most—not only during a claim, but in the pivotal moments before risk escalates and every moment after.
In this episode of Wellbeing at Work, Marketing and Communications Manager Emily Fournier sits down with WPO Director of Business Solutions Kay Burd to discuss how in-the-moment counseling allows carriers to measurably lower risk, imp...
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 mind, delivering support that is deeply attuned to each individual.
To achieve this, Cancer Care Coordinators are trained by experts in the fields of oncology and psychiatric rehabilitation to deliver care that is both clinically informed and personally empowering, helping people return to life and work with renewed confidence, clarity, and determination.
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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 von Frauen – können Mitarbeitende und ihre Arbeitgeber höheres Engagement, stärkere Leistung und langfristige Produktivität freisetzen. Jetzt reinhören, um zu erfahren, wie.
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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 been given the stamp of approval by the International Institute for Risk and Safety Management.
Through this program, participants receive extensive training to support them in their role as a wellbeing ambassador. The program equips them with the skills to support those experiencing a mental health challenge, raise awareness about mental wellbeing, recognize signs of concern, intervene appropriately, and manage conversations in an e...
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 to entrepreneurship, leadership, and the evolving world of business.
Featuring insights from Dr. Kimberly Page, professor of business law at URI, this episode dives into how Gen Z is reshaping the workplace—and what leaders can do to engage, support, and empower the next generation of business innovators.
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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 global workforce by 2030, it’s time for leaders to reflect on how well they’re fostering cross-generational collaboration and empowering this generation to define the future of work.
Join Ryan Arruda and Emma Goldstein, students at the University of Rhode Island and marketing interns at Workplace Options (WPO), as they sit down with Alan King, President and CEO of...
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 students—and burgeoning professionals. Joined by Dr. Kennette Thigpen Harris, Chief Clinical Officer at WPO, they explore the lasting impact COVID has had at school and in the workplace, and what a post-COVID world means for the future of work.
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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 been given the stamp of approval by the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).
Participants receive extensive training to support them in their role as a wellbeing ambassador. The programme will equip them with the skills to support those experiencing a mental health challenge, raise awareness about mental wellbeing, help recognise signs of concern, intervene appropriately, and manage conversations in an ef...
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 workforce and explore what the future of work really means for their generation.
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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 eficiencia y el rendimiento cognitivo general en el trabajo. Se trata de diseñar hábitos laborales, entornos y herramientas que estén alineados con los ritmos y capacidades naturales del cerebro.
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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 work per week, the country has emerged as one of the most overworked in Asia, with a staggering 62% of employees experiencing burnout, a rate that far exceeds the global average.
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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, mostrando mejores resultados en su salud mental y un menor riesgo de desarrollar trastornos mentales como la depresión y la ansiedad. Sin embargo, la importancia de la resiliencia va más allá de la simple reducción de riesgos; también permite a las personas aprovechar las oportunidades, fomentar relaciones positivas y cultivar un sentido de propósito y plenitu...
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 contaba con figuras como Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Ronaldo y Roberto Carlos. Gerardo también jugó en clubes como Monterrey, Necaxa, Querétaro y Xolos, y fue seleccionado nacional en torneos internacionales. Tras ser diagnosticado con cáncer de laringe, se retiró del fútbol profesional, enfrentando uno de los mayores retos de su vida con una enorme fortaleza. Hoy nos 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.
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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.
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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, board-certified training designed to enhance communication, leadership, and wellness capabilities across global workplaces.
Jennifer is joined by WPO's Debbie Jongkind, Senior Vice President of Coaching and Leadership Development and Gretchen Hofing, newly appointed Director of Coach Education. Together, they discuss what sets this program apart—including its cultural relevance, integration of practical coaching experience, and dual certification pathways through NBHWC and ICF...
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 negativos en la productividad derivados del burnout, como mayores tasas de ausentismo, rotación de personal y errores en el trabajo; disminución del enfoque y la concentración; y un aumento en los costos de atención médica debido a los efectos físicos del estrés y la fatiga.
Los costos para los emple...
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 to prepare for a return to active life at home and at work.
To that end, organisations can create a supportive experience for those affected by cancer through initiatives that reduce insecurity, and promote an environment where individuals feel comfortable disclosing a diagnosis.
Workplace Options’ Return to Work - Cancer Care Compass is a comprehensive, human-centered solution de...
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 reclutamiento selectivo, programas de mentoría e iniciativas de capacitación que aborden los sesgos inconscientes y promuevan la competencia cultural. Los líderes también deben modelar comportamientos inclusivos, fomentando la comunicación abierta, la escucha activa y la empatía entre los miembros del equipo.
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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.
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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 employees with emotional support for their children and families. To learn more about the program visit: www.workplaceoptions.com/child-family-wellbeing/
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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 Development Review, "A Microcosm of Belonging Amidst Global, Multilingual Organizations: A Case for a Design Team," and how global organizations can use her findings to foster belonging and build engaged, empowered teams.
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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.
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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 com condições como autismo, TDAH e dislexia, oferecem perspectivas únicas e podem impulsionar a inovação através de abordagens não convencionais à solução de problemas.
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How to Stay Resilient in Hard Times
Resilience means being able to keep your balance when something upsetting happens so you can resist the pressure to fall over and stay on your feet. Staying resilient helps you to get up again if you are knocked down and, if things fall apart, to figure out what you need to do to regain your safety and wellbeing.
For information about learning events and trainings on resilience and other topics for employees in your organization, download the Workplace Options Global Learning Solutions catalog for details.
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La gestión de la salud mental en tiempos de incertidumbre
La incertidumbre puede provocar estrés, falta de concentración y disminución de la motivación, lo que afecta a la productividad.
Los colaboradores buscan en los líderes del lugar de trabajo una comunicación clara y un apoyo que les ayude a hacer frente a la incertidumbre. Cuando las organizaciones ofrecen una comunicación transparente y programas de apoyo al bienestar, ayudan a los colaboradores a sentirse más seguros. Ciertos programas, como la formación en mindfulness, pueden ayudar a los colaboradores a desarrollar resiliencia ante la adversidad.
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Returning to Work After Cancer: Challenges & Opportunities for Success
Cancer survivors often face many physical and emotional challenges when they transition back to corporate life.
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Los elementos del compromiso de los empleados
Factores clave que contribuyen al compromiso de los empleados, como la cultura organizativa, las oportunidades de crecimiento personal y profesional, el reconocimiento, la conciliación de la vida laboral y familiar, la autonomía y el sentido de la misión.
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Apoyar la salud de la mujer en el trabajo
Los prejuicios de género, las disparidades salariales, el acoso en el lugar de trabajo y el equilibrio entre las responsabilidades profesionales y las expectativas sociales en materia de cuidados se encuentran entre los innumerables factores que afectan desproporcionadamente el bienestar psicológico de las mujeres.
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A Real-Time EAP: Removing Time As a Barrier to Accessing Support
Implementing an Employee Assistance Program removes the barrier of time in accessing critical wellbeing support services.
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Healing through Forgiveness
When individuals harbor feelings of resentment, anger, or betrayal, these emotions can become heavy burdens that weight down mental state, leading to anxiety, depression, and a host of other psychological issues. Research has shown that those who practice forgiveness often experience lower levels of stress and enhanced emotional resilience.
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Coping with Financial Grief
Financial grief arises from financial loss and uncertainty and is often accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and helplessness.
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The Coaching-Counseling Connection
Learn more about the connection between clinical and wellness coaching in addressing mental and emotional wellbeing.
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