Episode 46: People are demanding purposeful workplaces: Tim Munden, former Chief Learning Officer, Unilever

Tim inspires us with his vision for the future of work and HR’s role in creating it, discussing his passion for enabling individuals to connect with their own purpose, and the purpose of their company. Within this Tim describes his work at Unilever on mental health, on the importance of creating psychologically safe workplaces, and shares a framework with 4 lenses for an inclusive approach. Reflecting on the significant changes required of today’s leadership, Tim’s one wish is for you to discover your purpose and bring it to life in your HR work. Don’t miss Tim’s recommendations for first steps to do this, and the whole of this incredible episode - which left me full of energy and with a huge smile. Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about: [3:37] Purpose and the opportunity to connect individually [10:00] Mental health at work and beyond [12:45] Psychologically safe workplaces [16:40] 4 lenses for an inclusive approach to mental health  [21:50] The 20 – 21st century shift in the leadership model [25:00] Discover your purpose and bring it to life in your HR work Referenced resources Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Cutting Edge Parental & Family Leave Policy and Practice “I love How HR Leaders Change the World” – if that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us achieve our goal, to reach more of your peers, so we can all contribute to further and faster change. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review”. Be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’ll add a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow How HR Leaders Change the World today!