Building a Board-Proof People Strategy

Wellbeing? It’s a strategic fundamental. And it should be a long-term outcome of work” - Peter Cheese, Chief Executive of CIPD

You won't struggle for conversation topics, the next time you're stuck in an elevator with your CEO. Recruitment. Absenteeism. Cost of living. National Insurance. Employment rights bills. And that's just the start of it, barely scratching the surface of the interconnected issues.

As four industry heavyweights took to the stage, we heard a rallying cry to People leaders: take this to the board, and don't back down. The panel were united in imploring teams to start at the top, encouraging more conversations about mental and financial health from executive level downwards. This shift necessitates a cultural transformation, where wellbeing is embedded into daily operations, not treated as an afterthought. Investing in comprehensive wellbeing initiatives fosters a more resilient and engaged workforce, ultimately driving sustainable business success. Prioritising employee wellbeing is no longer a luxury, but a critical component of a thriving, modern organisation, essential for attracting and retaining top talent in today's competitive landscape.

The goal? Get your organisation off the back foot, and onto the front foot. Take your wellbeing strategy from 'coping' to 'empowering' - from mitigating the wellbeing effects of your colleagues coming to work, to making their wellbeing better because of coming to work, one that demonstrates a clear return on investment and aligns with overarching business objectives.