Episode 30: The secret to great workplace wellbeing

It was an absolute JOY to have David on the show.  David Blackburn is one of the most awarded HR professionals working in the UK today and recognised as the 3rd Most Influential HR Practitioner in the HR Magazine Most Influential List 2022. He is listed as one the top 100 HR Directors in the World in the HRD Global 100 2021 and is both a Chartered Companion of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).  As the Chief People Officer at FSCS and credentials like that, it’s fair to say David knows a thing or two about what makes a great workplace. He shares some of his secrets in this candid chat where we talk about: 🧠 Who is really responsible for wellbeing in a business 🧠 Why HR don't have time for wellbeing and how they can make time 🧠 The only 3 things you need to do to make your workplace a happy healthy place 🧠 What role leaders play in creating a well workplace References: Connect with David on LinkedIn Detox Diary https://diarydetox.com/ As CMI reflect on #75YearsOfCMI, watch David’s part in this documentary on creating equity in the workplace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ4EYJRMm7o More about David Blackburn With almost 25 years’ experience in leading all aspects of Human Resources, David is currently the Chief People Officer of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), recognised as the 4th Most Inclusive Employer in the UK and a Times Top 50 Employer for Women.  Prior to his current role he worked across both the private and not-for-profit sectors. David is a graduate of the University of Aberdeen and the London Business School; a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts, Manufactures and Commerce; the Institute of Leadership and Management and a Member of the Guild of HR Professionals.

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