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Leading Wellbeing with Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBEJoin us on the Inspiring Leadership Podcast as we welcome Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, a global authority in organisational psychology and workplace wellbeing. As the 50th Anniversary Professor at Alliance Manchester Business School, Sir Cary has authored over 170 influential books and championed healthier, high-performing work cultures. With honours including a CBE and a Knighthood, his leadership legacy is both profound and practical. Don't miss this inspiring episode on how wellbeing is the key to unlocking business success.Tune in now to be inspired!
Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This episode marks the final installment in our Unfiltered Series, where we've brought you the raw, unedited conversations with some of the most thought-provoking and inspiring guests we've ever had on the show. Today, we close the series with a conversation about anger—an emotion we're all grappling with in these challenging times. Our guest is Dr. Ryan Martin, a psychologist, Dean at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, and author of How to Deal with Angry People. Known as The Anger Professor on TikTok, Ryan combines humor, research, and practical insights to help us better understand anger and how to handle it in ourselves and others.
Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This episode is part of our Unfiltered Series, where we bring you the full, unedited conversations with the greatest minds shaping workplace culture today. Previously, we featured Rory Sutherland and Professor John Amaechi—two giants in their fields. Now, we're thrilled to present Professor Sir Cary Cooper, one of the world's leading experts in organizational psychology and workplace well-being.
In the second half of a special two-part episode featuring Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, Bill Banham and Professor Sir Cary discuss the four-day working week and how organizations are coping with the challenges of low growth, energy insecurity, and higher levels of long-term sickness due to stress. Professor Sir Cary is the 50th Anniversary Prof of Organizational Psychology & Health at Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, author and editor of 100s of books and is one of Britain's most quoted business experts. He is also the founding President of the British Academy of Management, a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute, one of only a few UK Fellows of the (American) Academy of Management, and a past President of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and President of RELATE. Professor Sir Cary was awarded the CBE by the Queen in 2001 for his contributions to organizational health and safety, and in 2014 he was awarded a Knighthood for his contribution to the social sciences.Questions for Professor Sir Cary include:What do you think of attempts to move towards a 4-day work week? Is the 4-day work week a way to ensure a better work-life balance or does it offer stresses e.g. employees, in reality, working longer hours and scambling to get tasks done? One of your latest books, Resilience in Modern-Day Organizations, focuses on how organizations are coping with the challenges of low growth, energy insecurity, and higher levels of long-term sickness due to stress. Tell us moreWhat are the big world of work trends to watch out for in 2024? We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc. Feature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events
In part one of a special two-part episode of the HRchat Podcast with guest Professor Sir Cary Cooper, we focus on measuring presenteeism, optimizing productivity, and fostering a culture of employee health and wellbeing.Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE is the 50th Anniversary Prof of Organizational Psychology & Health at Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, the author and editor of numerous books, and is one of Britain's most quoted business experts. Questions in part one include: Rethinking presenteeism to achieve higher productivity: "Our latest research at Robertson Cooper has turned conventional wisdom about presenteeism on its head. We've identified that not all instances of working whilst unwell should be classified as 'presenteeism,' paving the way for a new era in how organizations manage employee health, wellbeing, and productivity." What we've discovered: There are three distinct types of working whilst unwell, only one of which should be labeled presenteeism and eradicated from businesses." Tell us about the 'correct' definition of presenteeism. "The other two types, "Functional Presence" (Pragmatic and Therapeutic), aren't always a cost to businesses and may actually be desirable for both the organization and the employee." Tell us more about these types. What impact can presenteeism have on colleagues? Recent market reports suggest employees will be staying in the jobs for longer in 2024. How can employers minimize the chances of presenteeism and, instead, help to develop and grow the development of their people? We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc. This Episode is Supported by ManpowerGroup Talent SolutionsTalent Solutions combines our leading global offerings RPO, TAPFIN-MSP and Right Management to provide end-to-end, data-driven capabilities across the talent lifecycle. Learn more here. Feature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events
This week, we're continuing to explore what the world of work will look like in 2024. This is Part 2 of a 2-part episode. Be sure to go back and listen to Part 1 first! To bring you the most up to date and accurate insights, we've engaged a bumper panel of expert guests. We're thrilled to welcome Isabel Berwick of the FT and "Working It" podcast, Mridula Pore from Peppy Health, Organisational Psychologist Professor Sir Cary Cooper, workplace health specialist Amy McKeown, Ruth Handcock, CEO of Octopus Money, and Martin Lindstrom, a New York Times bestselling author. Join the conversation as we ask: How will Gen Z's influence reshape the corporate world in 2024? What unexpected cultural shifts might we witness in workplaces? How could empathy become a key element in workplace culture? What role will social mobility and diversity play in future leadership? Are there any potential surprises in store for the future of work? 2024...are you ready?! Resources: Connect with Isabel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-berwick-8b4922167/ Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymckeownuk/ Connect with Professor Sir Cary Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-sir-cary-cooper-cbe-4213909/ Connect with Ruth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-handcock-71b3656/ Connect with Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindstromcompany/ Connect with Mridula: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mridula-pore-00568a3/ Listen to More from Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture Our 2023 Predictions: https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/2023-predictions-in-people-culture-part-1_1960/ Financial Well-being with Prof. Sir Carey Cooper https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/55-protecting-financial-well-being-amid-the-cost-of-living-crisis_2464/ The Ministry of Commonsense with Martin Lindstrom https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/59-build-a-ministry-of-common-sense-with-martin-lindstrom_2493/ You'll find all our past episodes on our website: https://truthliesandwork.com/ Support with Mental Health and Well-being If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your well-being, the following resources may be useful. Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org Connect with Al and Leanne Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/
This week, we're looking back at our predictions for 2023 (were we right?!) and looking ahead to 2024 asking, what trends will dominate our workplaces? This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode so be sure to subscribe! To bring you the most up to date and accurate insights, we've engaged a bumper panel of expert guests. We're thrilled to welcome Isabel Berwick of the FT and "Working It" podcast, Mridula Pore from Peppy Health, Organisational Psychologist Professor Sir Cary Cooper, workplace health specialist Amy McKeown, Ruth Handcock, CEO of Octopus Money, and Martin Lindstrom, a New York Times bestselling author. Join the conversation as we ask: What major shifts are experts predicting for workplace environments in 2024? How might the balance between office and remote work evolve? What new healthcare trends could redefine employee well-being? In what ways could financial well-being become a focus in workplaces? What leadership styles might emerge in response to these changes? Their diverse expertise promises an in-depth and multifaceted discussion on the future of work and culture! Resources: Connect with Isabel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabel-berwick-8b4922167/ Connect with Amy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amymckeownuk/ Connect with Professor Sir Cary Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-sir-cary-cooper-cbe-4213909/ Connect with Ruth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-handcock-71b3656/ Connect with Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindstromcompany/ Connect with Mridula: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mridula-pore-00568a3/ Listen to More from Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture Our 2023 Predictions: https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/2023-predictions-in-people-culture-part-1_1960/ Financial Well-being with Prof. Sir Carey Cooper https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/55-protecting-financial-well-being-amid-the-cost-of-living-crisis_2464/ The Ministry of Commonsense with Martin Lindstrom https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/59-build-a-ministry-of-common-sense-with-martin-lindstrom_2493/ You'll find all our past episodes on our website: https://truthliesandwork.com/ Support with Mental Health and Well-being If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your well-being, the following resources may be useful. Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org Connect with Al and Leanne Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/
COME SEE US AT THE 6TH MAD WORLD SUMMIT - OCTOBER 12TH 2023. The UK's Premier Event for Mental Health & Wellbeing Leaders https://madworldsummit.com/ In today's episode, we're shining a spotlight on a critical issue - financial well-being in the midst of the cost of living crisis. We'll be discussing five red flags that may indicate your employees are facing financial challenges, and we have a panel of experts ready to shed light on these crucial matters. Segment 1: You Don't Have the Data Our first red flag points to the importance of data. Without accurate and up-to-date information on your employees' financial well-being, it's challenging to take meaningful action. Our experts will discuss the significance of collecting data and ways to do it effectively. Segment 2: No One Is Talking About It In this segment, we tackle the issue of silence. Often, financial struggles go unspoken, and as a result, they can escalate. We explore the role of open communication and how fostering a safe space for employees to discuss their financial concerns can make a significant difference. Segment 3: Treating Symptoms, Not the Problem One of the red flags that often goes unnoticed is treating symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of financial stress. We'll delve into the importance of identifying and solving underlying issues rather than just providing quick fixes. Segment 4: Poorly Communicating Benefits The benefits and support offered by employers can be a lifeline for employees facing financial challenges. However, if these benefits aren't effectively communicated, they might as well not exist. We'll discuss strategies for clear and effective communication. Segment 5: Not Linking to Learning and Development Our final red flag suggests that learning and development opportunities can play a crucial role in improving financial well-being. We'll explore how aligning these opportunities with your employees' financial goals can have a positive impact. Conclusion: In conclusion, financial well-being is not just a personal concern; it's a critical factor in employee satisfaction and overall business success. By paying attention to these five red flags, you can protect the financial well-being of your employees and foster a workplace culture that truly cares. Stay tuned for some invaluable insights from our expert panel. Resources Connect with Professor Sir Cary Cooper: https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-sir-cary-cooper-cbe-4213909/overlay/contact-info/ Connect with Khushboo Patel https://www.linkedin.com/in/khushboo--patel// Connect with Ryan Briggs https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandbriggs/ Link to the 2023 Financial Wellbeing Report https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/media/ambs/content-assets/documents/health-and-wellbeing-forum/ambs-nfhw-financial-wellbeing-guide-2023.pdf More from Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture Listen back to Truth & Lies for more on: Financial Well-being: https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/is-wfh-dead_1982/ Leading Millennials and Gen-Z: https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-secret-to-leading-gen-z-and-millennials_1937/ The Watercooler Event https://truthliesandwork.com/truth-lies-work-podcast/the-watercooler-conference-podcast_2252/ Connect with Al and Leanne Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthlieswork/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/truthlieswork TikTok: https://tiktok.com/truthlieswork Email: hello@truthliesandwork
In this episode, UK host Peter Kelly chats with Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Professor of Organizational Psychology & Health at the University of Manchester. Cary describes the evolution of psych health and safety research and practice over his 50 years of work. He shares his thoughts on the emerging field of intervention research, and describes how organisations can conduct their own intervention research.
In episode 21 Dr Jorge Palacios talks to Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the University of Manchester, about mental health's role in productivity and profitability in the workplace. The discussion will reveal insights into the latest Mental Health and Wellbeing at Work Whitepaper which is based on SilverCloud® by Amwell research. You can download the full whitepaper here:https://www.silvercloudhealth.com/uk/landing-page/workplace-wellbeing-whitepaper If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and follow the show. You can also follow SilverCloud for more content on:Instagram: @SilvercloudhealthTwitter:@SilverCloudHLinkedin: SilverCloud Health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode we talk about the new ways of working in a post pandemic world, and what can be done to help businesses, customers, and employees thrive in this environment. Flexible working has been shown to provide employees with more control, transmits trust, allows for a better work-life balance and can even have a positive effect on the environment. But how do we make it work without undermining team building and a collaborative culture? Our host - Steph McGovern - is joined by: Julie Harrison, Chief HR Officer at Allianz, and Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, Manchester Business SchoolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode we chat with Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the University of Manchester. Cary shares from his decades of experience and research into workplace wellbeing, describing the evolution of workplace wellbeing he has observed since he began working in the field, and discusses current approaches to strategic wellbeing, its impact on employee health, and the financial benefits of strategic wellbeing to the organisation. https://www.koganpage.com/product/managing-workplace-health-and-wellbeing-during-a-crisis-9781398601222
In this episode of the HRchat podcast, we focus on wellbeing in the workplace and ways to recognize and tackle stress. Our guest this time is Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, the 50th Anniversary Prof of Organizational Psychology & Health at Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. Sir Cary is the author and editor of 125+ books and one of Britain's most quoted business experts. He is a founding President of the British Academy of Management, a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute and one of only a few UK Fellows of the (American) Academy of Management, past President of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and President of RELATE. Cary is Chair of the Academy of Social Sciences. He was awarded the CBE by the Queen in 2001 for his contributions to organizational health and safety, and in 2014 he was awarded a Knighthood for his contribution to the social sciences. He was born in the USA, but lives in England and has dual nationality. Questions For Sir Cary Include:At a high level, how can HR leaders help build a culture of employee wellbeing within their org? Your latest book is called Occupational Health and Wellbeing: Challenges and Opportunities in Theory and Practice. The book covers a wealth of topical and relevant themes that include defining wellbeing in a modern world, toxic leadership, mental health first aid, the application of positive psychology, and what the ‘new normal' might look like. Tell me about the book and hoped-for learning outcomes.Stress has been a fundamental element for your research. What are some of the biggest causes of stress and anxiety and how can stress manifest itself in the workplace?Can Stress ever be a positive? We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.
Adam Cox is joined by Professor Sir Cary Cooper and Dr Jorge Palacios, to discuss new research from SilverCloud Health which reveals how employees' mental health has been impacted post-pandemic. They look at the key factors that are detrimental to mental health, and how employers can improve their workers' mental health. https://www.silvercloudhealth.com/uk
The world of work has never been so volatile, uncertain and complex. Seismic changes and trends that would normally take decades to emerge have followed one after the other!To make sense of where we find ourselves I'm joined by world's preeminent authority on organisational culture and employee wellbeing. Professor Sir Cary Cooper CBE is the 50th Anniversary Professor of Psychology at Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester. He is a founding President of the British Academy of Management and Immediate Past President of the CIPD. Among his many achievements, Professor Cooper is currently the Chair of the National Forum for Health & Wellbeing at Work. In 2014 he was awarded a Knighthood by the Queen for his contribution to the social sciences. I don't like my boss [04:17]Professor Cooper remarks that a significant driver of the so called ‘great resignation' was in part employee's dissatisfaction with their boss. He think this has led some in HR about whether they have right managers or managers with the right skills in place. Sadly he feels too many organisations recruit solely on technical skills and not soft skills or EQ.What do we do about Millennials and GenZ workers? [06:03]Professor Cooper believes this generation of workers have a very different value set to their parents. Mis-characterised as ‘Snow Flakes' Professor Cooper argues that this ‘generation' don't feel entitled. They're just not prepared to tolerate what their parents did. Is Jacob Rees-Mogg right about flexible working? [07:53]Not according to Professor Cooper. He goes onto give a withering assessment of the UK's perennial issue with productivity despite working some of the longest hours. Hybrid working another way [9:20]What is HR's obsession with numbers of days at home or spent in the office? Professor Cooper takes us back to the psychological contract and tells us to look at this in a different way. He says this isn't a big conversation, so why have we made it one?A new deal for blue-collar workers? [11:18]Many of those in the ‘professional classes' have enjoyed the ability to work flexibly but what about those jobs that cannot be done from home? Professor Cooper recommends that a new deal such as a 4 day week or a variation of created to allow these workers some time off. Employee wellbeing is not about bean bags [15:33]Bean bags, sushi and ping pong is not employee wellbeing. Employee wellbeing is a major strategic shift. Professor Cooper highlights the NHS where every trust now has an non-executive director responsible for health and wellbeing. At [14:25], Professor Cooper argues for an NED responsible for health and wellbeing appointed to the board of every UK company whatever their size. Why don't business schools teach soft skills? [26:26]Business schools contrate far too much on teaching technical skills such as the key theories in HR, marketing and accountancy but in the main ignore more experiential leaning that gets individuals to understand their personality and the effect they have on others. Recruiting on the wrong skills [29:04]Attending a top business school or university isn't a guarantee an individual is going to be any good at managing others. Organisations need to look beyond the technical skills and assess instead an individual's interpersonal or soft skills. Professor Cooper believes the majority of managers/leaders can develop these skills and the ones that can't should not be allowed to manage anyone.Resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/professor-sir-cary-cooper-4213909/https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcasthost/https://ovenreadyhr.comhttps://buddyboost.co.uk
In this episode of Oven-Ready HR I talk to Stephen Bevan who is head of HR Research Development at the Institute for Employment Studies about why many employee wellbeing initiatives on their own fail to have the required impact. Stephen has almost 40 years of experience in the field of HR research with highly sought-after expertise in workforce wellbeing, performance, and productivity. Stephen has numerous publications on health at work to his name. And he was an expert witness to a review of NICE guidance on workplace mental health, which was published in March of this year. He has recently published a book with Professor Sir Cary Cooper, entitled The Healthy Workforce, Enhancing Wellbeing and Productivity In The Workers Of The Future.We're measuring the wrong wellbeing outputs [03.20]Although lots of organisations have created a suite of wellbeing benefits such as healthy meals and subsidised gym memberships, most employers measure the wrong output. Instead of measuring how many workers take-up the benefits, organisations instead to measure the impact these wellbeing interventions have on issues such as sickness and recovery time from illness. Interventions in isolation don't work [07:08]Stephen argues that interventions such as mental health first aid whilst useful are often used in isolation and therefore have limited overall impact. Instead, employers need to look at more complex issues such as job design, the quality of line management and employee workload. Without looking at these issues, you'll end up back at square one!Isn't a bit of stress good for performance? [09:11]Well up to a point. Stephen argues that those employees who have a certain amount of control and autonomy over their work will tend to cope better with stressful situations than those who have little or no control and essentially at the mercy of their line manager.How to create high-performance work practices [10:36]Research has shown that managers who trust employees and assist them by securing more people or other resources and provide clarity for the employee together with plenty of autonomy are more likely to create a happy and fulfilled workforce who will perform better. Stephen argues that stress is a very poor motivator of performance despite what some managers believe. So where should you start if you want to create a wellbeing culture? [15:23]Stephen starts by saying don't rely on eye-catching interventions and instead look at systemic changes such overall culture, the quality of line management, job design and the demands placed upon people. Stephen argues there is a golden triangle of wellbeing, performance and employee retention. Should HR be in charge of employee wellbeing? [20:42]To a point. The biggest influence is the line manager and therefore HR need to be supporting the line manager which in a hybrid working world is a challenge. Additionally Stephen cites Occupational Health professionals. However, Occupational Health is more than simply patching people up and sending them back to work, but instead looking at the ‘preventative' measures such as alleviating workload pressures so that employees aren't overwhelmed in the first instance.Resourceshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/podcasthost/https://ovenreadyhr.comhttps://www.employment-studies.co.ukhttps://www.employment-studies.co.uk/staff/stephen-bevan
How do you cope with workplace stress, and what can companies do to help employees?Professor Sir Cary Cooper is the founding director of workplace wellness specialist RobertsonCooper and 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the University of Manchester.Cary's appearing at the Watercooler event at London Olympia on May 25th and 26th. For more info and free tickets See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today on The Work Well Podcast, we have the great privilege of being joined by Professor Sir Cary Cooper. Cary is the 50th Anniversary Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at the ALLIANCE Manchester Business School in the University of Manchester and the President of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. He is also the author and editor of countless scholarly articles and books, with which he contributes to expanding the knowledge on management, organisational behavior, and social sciences. Cary's curriculum is extensive, so I'm excited to have him here to talk about the evolution and the future of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Take a listen!
The Scale-Up Forum is a peer-to-peer network for ambitious scaling up businesses in Greater Manchester. It gives businesses at all stages of the scale up journey the opportunity to share experiences, challenges and lessons learnt for mutual business benefit. After two years of online-only events we are hosting the first Forum event of 2022 in-person and bigger than ever, all welcome. At our annual review of 2021 in December the most popular theme proposed for an event theme in the 2022 series was workplace wellbeing, particularly how this relates to productivity. Professor Sir Cary Cooper is an internationally renowned author and speaker on the subject and we are delighted to have him deliver a keynote talk as we launch the 2022 Forum event series. Cary is joined by Alexia Roberts, Head of People, Bruntwood, Zak Fenton, Founder of Bloom AI, and Maria Mander , Health & Wellbeing Specialist – Skills For Growth Programme , The Growth Company. Speakers Professor Sir Cary Cooper Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at Alliance Manchester Business School, Cary is a world leading expert on workers' health and well-being. He is President of the Chartered Institute of Personal Development in the UK and Co-founder of Robertson Cooper. He co-founded The National Forum for Health and Wellbeing at Work in 2015, which is focussed on improving workplace wellbeing in the UK and globally Alexia Roberts Bruntwood is a property company specialising in workspace, retail, and leisure destinations in both the commercial and life science/tech/digital sectors across the UK. With over fifteen years of experience, Alexia leads People Services that span across Strategy & Culture, Wellbeing & Engagement, People Operations, People Partnering, Talent Development & Talent Attraction. Zak Fenton Zak has an MSc in Workplace Health & Wellbeing from the University of Nottingham's School of Medicine and specialises in empowering organisations to make smart, data-driven, and evidence-based employee wellbeing and benefits decisions. Maria Mander Maria is a Health & Wellbeing Specialist at The Growth Company. She is a renowned expert and leader in employee wellbeing and provides specialist advice on the Skills For Growth Programme supporting SME's across Greater Manchester to develop a healthy, thriving and productive workforce for business success. For the last 3 years, Maria operated her own company providing Wellbeing Consultancy providing strategic direction to SME's and corporate companies (both private and public sectors) across the UK and globally. Business Engagement & Knowledge Exchange (BEKE) at The University of Manchester The BEKE team supporting business innovation by facilitating collaboration between academic researcher and non-academic partners, finding ways for our academic expertise to address business and societal challenges through co-produced research, consultancy, facilities sharing and knowledge exchange programmes. The Scale Up Forum was launched in 2018 to provide a platform for businesses to share experiences and learn from each other and to gain insights from our experts across a range of academic disciplines. Seed-Funding competition We recognise that early stage work is often the most challenging when trying to establish effective partnerships for research and development, as such we're launching a competition to kick-start projects that could address your business needs. Find out more about the Scale-Up Forum here.
How do you cope with workplace stress, and what can companies do to help employees?Professor Sir Cary Cooper is the founding director of workplace wellness specialist RobertsonCooper and 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at the University of Manchester. In this show we talk about:The deprivation in LA that led him to give up ambitions of being a tax lawyer to help othersHow companies attitudes to workplace stress have changed over the decadesPractical advice on dealing with stress and mental health both as an employee and employer Could a four day working week help?Why younger generations won't stand for unhealthy offices Cary's appearing at the Watercooler event at London Olympia on May 25th and 26th. For more info and free tickets click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Director & Founder of Robertson Cooper, 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology & Health at MBS Manchester University joined Pat this morning to discuss if the switch to home working makes gender inequality worse? Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
This episode of POW, the Psychology of Work podcast, features an absorbing discussion with Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, recorded shortly after his keynote at the 2020 Association for Business Psychology Conference. Sir Cary shares his thoughts on, among other things, what have we learned from the Covid crisis as we enter a major recession, and the current state of business and world leadership. He also provides a fascinating insight into his early career and what motivated him to get started in the psychology field.Sir Cary is widely regarded as the father of the wellbeing movement. He is 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Manchester Business School, President of the CIPD, and Chair of the National Forum for Health & Wellbeing at Work -- comprising 40 global companies. Amongst his very many roles and achievements he has been an advisor to the World Health Organisation, ILO, and EU in the field of occupational health and wellbeing, and was Chair of the Global Agenda Council on Chronic Disease of the World Economic Forum.He is the author/editor of over 250 books in the field of occupational health psychology, workplace wellbeing, women at work and occupational stress. He was awarded the CBE by the Queen for his contributions to occupational health; and in 2014 he was awarded a Knighthood for his contribution to the social sciences
To mark the milestone of reaching The HR Uprising Podcast Episode 75 and over 50,000 downloads, Lucinda is in conversation with a very special guest to discuss HR & The Joy of Work. Bruce Daisley is the former VP of Twitter (Europe), and a best-selling author and technology leader, who has dedicated himself to improving workplace culture. Bruce discusses his outlook upon culture and why it matters. Furthermore, he talks about his incredible book, 'The Joy Of Work: 30 Ways To Fall In Love With Your Job Again' KEY TAKEAWAYS Certainly, we can create good workplaces for ourselves, and we can all be part of this solution. The power to effect change is in our hands. HR is a vital method of remaining in touch with the heartbeat of any organisation. Indeed, it allows us to understand the pulse and psychology of the force that keeps our organisations thriving. The best organisations thrive on decisions that affect change. Furthermore, they create culture intentionally, and the end result is that they become more profitable, and the people there want to do more. The great leaders are the ones who allow us to be honest - who provide that level of “psychological safety”. Without doubt, this is a critical component in learning, providing an instant feedback loop. Tough decisions have to be made for each business, from time to time. Certainly, the best HR professionals allow us to make these decisions and execute them in more empathetic ways. In this way, they are invaluable. BEST MOMENTS ‘HR is the most important function in an organisation. Without exception it should always be a top-table part' 'The best organisations think about every decision and have a policy on it' ‘Hybrid working is a chance to be more people-centric and really change things up' ‘When you can speak honestly, it makes things so much quicker' 'We have to be candid about what we can do and what we can't do' VALUABLE RESOURCES Host of The HR Uprising Podcast, Lucinda Carney, is also the founder and CEO of Actus Software, where you can find additional free HR Resources: https://actus.co.uk/free-performance-management-resources/ Virtual Management Training Virtual Change Superhero Training The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher The HR Uprising LinkedIn Group Eat Sleep Work Repeat - https://eatsleepworkrepeat.com The Joy Of Work (Amazon) Latest Performance Management Blog ABOUT THE GUEST Bruce Daisley is a bestselling author and technology leader from the UK. He spent 8 years as EMEA Vice President for Twitter having joined the company in 2012. Prior to this, Daisley ran YouTube UK at Google and he has also worked at Emap/Bauer and Capital Radio. Daisley frequently speaks about the importance of laughter in the workplace. Indeed, he highlights the benefits of reducing the number of interruptions from emails, the importance of striking the right work-life balance, and the contribution which digital social media is making to our lives. His 2019 book on improving work culture, “The Joy of Work”, was the Sunday Times number one business bestseller in spring 2019 which also went on to be named The Financial Times made it Book of the Month. Professor Sir Cary Cooper described it as ‘a joy to read' and bestselling business author Dan Pink said it ‘can help transform your work experience'. Highlighting the importance for improving work culture, his book, “Eat Sleep, Work Repeat”, is a compelling manifesto for an era overwhelmed with work pressures. It was commissioned as a follow-up to his Apple number one business chart topping podcast. Bruce Daisley grew up on a council estate in Birmingham. He started his working career in fast food restaurants to help him pay his way to become the first member of his family to ever go to university. After dozens of rejections, Bruce landed his first career role by taking a risk and drawing a cartoon CV of his life. Twenty years on, having worked in radio and magazines, he's made his way to work in technology firms like YouTube, Google and Twitter. Bruce Daisley on LinkedIn Bruce Daisley on Twitter ABOUT THE HOST Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up' together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chairman of Migration Watch Alp Mehmet discusses the latest figures of the cost of Britain's Asylum Seekers. Lee Rowley, Chairman of the Conservative Party discusses cabinet meetings, and Professor Sir Cary Cooper talks about people working from home working an extra hour a day. Finally, Science Editor at the Times, Tom Whipple takes the homeschooling segment on Electromagnetism. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lee Anderson, Conservative MP for Ashfield joins us to talk about migrant crossings. Mike discusses Rachel Riley's tweet. Matthew Lesh, Head of Research at the Adam Smith Institute discusses track and trace. The hot weather gets Professor Sir Cary Cooper, Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health at Manchester Business School, talking. And we are home schooled on the art of ice-cream with Charlie Thuillier, Co-founder of Oppo Brothers Ice Cream. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dan asks whether travelling abroad in the midst of a pandemic is irresponsible, Conservative MP Dr Andrew Murrrison and Organisational Psychologist Professor Sir Cary Cooper gives differing views on whether we should be returning to the office and Minister for Crime and Policing Kit Malthouse gives details on new funding aimed at making our streets safer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Stewart Jackson looks ahead to the last PMQs before summer recess, and touches on the Russian Report. Professor Sir Cary Cooper speaks to Mike about baby names, as one new born has been named Lucifer. Neil Oliver talks about sense of humour and Professor Thomas Crick takes the homeschooling segment on 'The Internet.' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Sean O’Meara (pronounced O’Mara) is a publicist, writer and – by accident – a professional apologiser, handling mea culpas on behalf of large banks, owner-operated logistics firms and seemingly everything in between.Along with world-renowned psychologist Professor Sir Cary Cooper, he co-authored The Apology Impulse – How the Business World Ruined Sorry and Why We Can’t Stop Saying It.This book provides a deep dive into the commercials, psychology and culture of corporate apologies, offering advice and crucial interventions for organisations who find themselves having to say sorry.Learn More: www.essentialcontent.co.ukInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/
Sean O’Meara (pronounced O’Mara) is a publicist, writer and – by accident – a professional apologiser, handling mea culpas on behalf of large banks, owner-operated logistics firms and seemingly everything in between.Along with world-renowned psychologist Professor Sir Cary Cooper, he co-authored The Apology Impulse – How the Business World Ruined Sorry and Why We Can’t Stop Saying It.This book provides a deep dive into the commercials, psychology and culture of corporate apologies, offering advice and crucial interventions for organisations who find themselves having to say sorry.Learn More: www.essentialcontent.co.ukInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/
Sean O’Meara (pronounced O’Mara) is a publicist, writer and – by accident – a professional apologiser, handling mea culpas on behalf of large banks, owner-operated logistics firms and seemingly everything in between.Along with world-renowned psychologist Professor Sir Cary Cooper, he co-authored The Apology Impulse – How the Business World Ruined Sorry and Why We Can’t Stop Saying It.This book provides a deep dive into the commercials, psychology and culture of corporate apologies, offering advice and crucial interventions for organisations who find themselves having to say sorry.Learn More: www.essentialcontent.co.ukInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/
Sean O’Meara (pronounced O’Mara) is a publicist, writer and – by accident – a professional apologiser, handling mea culpas on behalf of large banks, owner-operated logistics firms and seemingly everything in between.Along with world-renowned psychologist Professor Sir Cary Cooper, he co-authored The Apology Impulse – How the Business World Ruined Sorry and Why We Can’t Stop Saying It.This book provides a deep dive into the commercials, psychology and culture of corporate apologies, offering advice and crucial interventions for organisations who find themselves having to say sorry.Learn More: www.essentialcontent.co.ukInfluential Influencers with Mike Saundershttp://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/
In episode three of HRZone's All Hands on Tech podcast we chat to globally renowned wellbeing expert Professor Sir Cary Cooper about the current state of employee wellbeing and the extent to which organisations are failing to support their people.
We start the week by talking to Andrew Bridgen about the RNLI's foreign aid budget. Professor Sir Cary Cooper joins us to explain what eco-anxiety is and why children are suffering from it. And we cross live to the Lib Dem conference in Bournemouth to ask Tom Brake why his party is pledging to revoke Article 50. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Distinguished professor Sir Cary Cooper joins us to discuss organisational psychology and health. We chat about workplace stress and mental health issues that lead to underperformance and resignation and how to help employees in these situations. Sir Cary Cooper helps develop worldwide and UK based organisations deal with stress and mental wellbeing. His publications includeExecutive Burnout Wellbeing at WorkLong Work Hours CultureMyths of Management
The big work question used to be "Do you live to work, or work to live?" Now, it's "Can you ever work hard enough?" In February 2019, Atlantic staff writer Derek Thompson wrote a viral article about workism - that "work has morphed into a religious identity—promising transcendence and community, but failing to deliver." How widespread and cult-like has this become? Helen speaks to a workplace wellness expert, those trying to define success, and a 'workism reformist', to find out. You can read the original Atlantic article by Derek Thompson here bit.ly/2SUfNEZ Thanks to my contributors: Professor Sir Cary Cooper - twitter.com/ProfCaryCooper Max Maher - bit.ly/2GyIC1D Josh Mackey - www.dailydriven.com Anna Lundberg - www.annaselundberg.com Sam Spurlin - www.samspurlin.com Hannah Kass Listen to Anna's podcast, Reimagining Success - apple.co/2Yo0MgA Read Anne Helen Peterson's Buzzfeed article, How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation - bit.ly/2F8ONJA Written and edited by - Helen McCarthy twitter.com/helenlmccarthy Music by - Antti Luode www.anttismusic.blogspot.co.uk Episode sources - thatsacult.com/episode-11-workism Want to hear a deep dive into an internet community/potential cult? Email your suggestions, comments, and thoughts to thatsacult@gmail.com
That HR Podcast is back, and this month we’re asking – just what makes a good manager? Our expert panel explore the link between spiking employment tribunals and the UK’s ongoing managerial deficit; and an HR-manager-turned-comedian explains why telling jokes during an interview might be the key to landing your next dream job. Plus, agony uncle Tim Pointer advises a listener who has found family and work make a tricky combination. Join People Management staff writer Emily Burt on the podcast that takes the pulse of HR – and don't forget to give us your feedback by tweeting us at @peoplemgt or email pmeditorial@haymarket.com. Thank you to our guests from this episode: • Professor Sir Cary Cooper, psychologist and president of the CIPD, and Pash Reddy, head of learning at Deloitte • Sarah Archer, storyteller, coach and motivational speaker • Tim Pointer, founder of Starboard Thinking
In this episode I am delighted to have Professor Sir Cary Cooper as my guest. Cary is the President of the CIPD, researcher, practitioner and part of the Manchester Business School. His accolades are too long for me to list here so if you want to find out more about him, here is a link to a bio of his. I wanted to get Cary on the podcast for quite a while now as someone that is personally experienced and a respected researcher in this area. We get into: Cary's personal experiences with Stress and Wellbeing His experiences working, consulting and researching in the workplace The importance of stress and mental health for individuals, teams, companies and the economy as a whole Uncertainty, anxiety, burnout and the difference between acute and chronic stress This is a fab episode and here are the links and references: Articles on techno stress https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/prefrontal-nudity/201708/dealing-technostress https://journal.thriveglobal.com/what-is-technostress-6b4cc39661d7 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0969699715001192 Chronic Fatigue https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en&lr=&id=V3zLBQAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PP1&dq=cary+cooper+chronic+fatigue&ots=AWd3OEcPtr&sig=biAR_U8VCmFPzI2_12GFModo-NE#v=onepage&q=cary%20cooper%20chronic%20fatigue&f=false http://oem.bmj.com/content/oemed/54/6/367.full.pdf - Spurgeon, Harrington & Cooper (1997) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Myths-Management-People-Wrong-Business/dp/0749480238 Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuP7UBRDiARIsAFpxiRKCKJCPyl1kJIPn3BU845i89XJ5l0T2nvBFIsrurUd3r8HD6ZxqtwYaAhHxEALw_wcB# Articles linked to Antonio Horatio-Osorio the CEO of Lloyds that openly discussed his mental health challenges http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15573121 Report on social mobility in the UK (2017) https://www.suttontrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/BCGSocial-Mobility-report-full-version_WEB_FINAL.pdf
Welcome to our first podcast episode of 2016! In this episode we ask three leading thinkers to share their predictions for what the next 12 months will hold for HR and L&D. Sharing their insight and foresight Professor Sir Cary Cooper, 50th anniversary professor of organisational psychology and health, Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, Dave Coplin, Author and Chief Envisioning Officer, Microsoft UK and Inji Duducu, Group HR Director, Benenden Group discuss the key issues facing HR and L&D in the changing world of work including automation, wellbeing, performance management, the leadership of the future, the ongoing debate around email and the concept of finding the right balance in the emerging phenomenon of “work-life integration”.