Inside Worklife Wellbeing

 
 
 

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Episode #1

Kahlil Smith, Vice President of Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement at Akamai Technologies

Key Points:

  • Why job insecurity and the pressure to constantly prove your value are pushing employee burnout further underground.

  • The hidden warning signs leaders often overlook, from employee silence to a workplace culture that glorifies being busy.

  • How Akamai is challenging burnout through company-wide wellness days and a culture where leaders model healthier working habits.


Episode #2

Emily Fahim, Vice President, Benefits at Navy Federal Credit Union

Key Points:

  • How Navy Federal is removing barriers to mental healthcare through expanded benefits, no-cost therapy and supportive leave policies.

  • Why 86% of employees say their immediate leader prioritises their wellbeing, and how leadership vulnerability is helping reduce stigma.

  • How Navy Federal is using employee feedback, healthcare data and workforce outcomes to measure the real value of its wellbeing investment.


Episode #3

Alban Jacqui, Vice President, Inclusion and Care at Schneider Electric

Key Points:

  • How Schneider Electric increased mental health support coverage from 87% to 99.5%, and why access alone doesn't guarantee employees will use it.

  • Why Schneider is moving beyond traditional wellbeing programmes towards human energy, embedding care into leadership and everyday work.

  • How AI-powered coaching and simple wellbeing check-ins are helping managers support employees, and why technology alone can't overcome stigma.


 
 

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Episode #4

Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director, Employee Health & Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine

Key Points:

  • Why the effects of workplace stress don't necessarily end when employees finish work, and how they can disrupt sleep and recovery.

  • How the emotional state of one person can influence an entire team, and what Johns Hopkins Medicine is doing to help employees manage stress together.

  • A simple 30-second mindfulness technique that can help leaders manage their stress response before difficult conversations.

 

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