Wellbeing at Work
Episodes
The Value Proposition of Mental Health for Insurers
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health-related claims are of growing concern for the insurance industry, accounting for at least a third of all claims and more than half the t...
A Human-Centered, Expert-Guided Approach to Cancer Care
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The road to reintegration after cancer looks different for everyone, shaped by each person’s unique strengths, circumstances, and areas of need. The...
Flow und Fokus – Arbeiten im Rhythmus des Körpers
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arbeitsleistung schwankt auf natürliche Weise, dem natürlichen Rhythmus des Körpers folgend, unabhängig von Zeitplänen, Fristen oder Erwartungen....
The Peer Approach to Supporting Workplace Wellbeing: The Power of Thoughtful Screening
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellbeing ambassadors are part of an organization’s strategy to create a safe and psychologically healthy workplace. Workplace Options’ flagship t...
The Future of Business and Gen Z's Impact
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does “business” mean to Gen Z? And what empowers—and equips—them to succeed? Join Ryan Arruda and Emma Goldstein, students at the Univers...
Bridging Generations at Work
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s increasingly volatile world, it seems organizations are constantly navigating change. One aspect of the workplace that has always been in...
The COVID Legacy at Work
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From classrooms to careers, COVID changed everything. Join Ryan Arruda and Emma Goldstein, students at the University of Rhode Island and marketing in...
The Peer Approach to Supporting Workplace Wellbeing: KBR’s Success Story
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellbeing ambassadors are part of an organisation’s strategy to create a safe and psychologically healthy workplace. Workplace Options’ flagship t...
Gen Z's Perspective on the Future of Work
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future of work look like through Gen Z's eyes? Join Ryan Arruda and Emma Goldstein, students at the University of Rhode Island and ...
Neuroproductividad Y Liderazgo: Empresas Rentables, Personas Felices
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
La "neuroproductividad" en el entorno laboral se refiere a optimizar la productividad en función de cómo funciona el cerebro, aprovechando...
Why the Work Culture in India is Failing Mental Health
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian workforce is facing an alarming crisis of burnout and mental health concerns, driven by an unsustainable work culture that prioritizes prod...
Entrevista con Santiago Fernández: Crear una mente resiliente
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
La resiliencia se refiere a la capacidad de resistir, recuperarse y adaptarse frente a la adversidad, el trauma o el estrés significativo. Las person...
Entrevista con Gerardo Galindo: Volver a vivir: reconstruyendo mi vida después del cáncer
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gerardo Galindo, exfutbolista mexicano que brilló con los Pumas de la UNAM, donde fue parte del histórico bicampeonato de 2004 y protagonista del tr...
Beyond the Surface of Occupational Health
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Occupational health encompasses not only the obvious hazards of physical labor but also psychosocial risk on employee health. Like what you heard? We...
The Peer Approach to Supporting Workplace Wellbeing: Peer Discussion Groups
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peer discussion groups create a space where wellbeing ambassadors can share experiences and discuss challenges. Like what you heard? We'd love t...
Becoming a Global Wellness Coach: Inside the Live Well Wellness Global Coach Training
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Wellbeing at Work, host Jennifer Dart, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications at Workplace Options (WPO), offers an inside look...
Estrés y burnout en el lugar de trabajo
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
El burnout laboral es un problema para empleadores en todo el mundo. Se estima que el costo anual del burnout y la falta de compromiso de los trabajad...
Navigating the Pathways to Support and Resilience After Cancer
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Although cancer is one of the most common diseases worldwide, coping with a cancer diagnosis remains complex from emotional, practical, and physical p...
Creación de Equipos Diversos
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cuando las organizaciones priorizan la diversidad, obtienen numerosos beneficios, como mayor creatividad, mejor resolución de problemas y mayor innov...
Apoyando el regreso de los sobrevivientes de cáncer al trabajo
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
El diagnóstico de cáncer es un viaje profundamente desafiante a nivel emocional, psicológico y físico que acompaña a los pacientes.Like what you ...
Building Resilient Families
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many children and adolescents struggle with emotional health, while parents and families often face barriers to accessing wellbeing education, suppo...
Fostering Belonging at Work: Insights for Global Organizations
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Wellbeing At Work, Bob Batchelor, VP of Global Marketing and Communications, is joined by Rivkah Sherman, Certified Coach and Proje...
Camino a la Reinserción Laboral: Apoyo y Resiliencia Tras el Cáncer
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
El camino hacia el reempleo tras un diagnóstico de cáncer está marcado por una compleja interacción de retos físicos, emocionales y sociales que ...
Neurodiversidade no Trabalho: Desafios e Oportunidades
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A neurodiversidade no ambiente de trabalho apresenta tanto desafios quanto oportunidades, exigindo uma abordagem integrada que reconheça a riqueza qu...
How to Stay Resilient in Hard Times
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience means being able to keep your balance when something upsetting happens so you can resist the pressure to fall over and stay on your feet. S...
La gestión de la salud mental en tiempos de incertidumbre
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
La incertidumbre puede provocar estrés, falta de concentración y disminución de la motivación, lo que afecta a la productividad.Los colaboradores ...
Returning to Work After Cancer: Challenges & Opportunities for Success
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cancer survivors often face many physical and emotional challenges when they transition back to corporate life. Like what you heard? We'd love t...
Los elementos del compromiso de los empleados
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Factores clave que contribuyen al compromiso de los empleados, como la cultura organizativa, las oportunidades de crecimiento personal y profesional, ...
Apoyar la salud de la mujer en el trabajo
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Los prejuicios de género, las disparidades salariales, el acoso en el lugar de trabajo y el equilibrio entre las responsabilidades profesionales y la...
A Real-Time EAP: Removing Time As a Barrier to Accessing Support
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Implementing an Employee Assistance Program removes the barrier of time in accessing critical wellbeing support services. Like what you heard? We&apo...
Healing through Forgiveness
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When individuals harbor feelings of resentment, anger, or betrayal, these emotions can become heavy burdens that weight down mental state, leading to ...
Coping with Financial Grief
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Financial grief arises from financial loss and uncertainty and is often accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. Like what you heard...
The Coaching-Counseling Connection
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn more about the connection between clinical and wellness coaching in addressing mental and emotional wellbeing.Like what you heard? We'd lov...
The Peer Approach to Supporting Workplace Wellbeing: The Wellbeing Ambassador Program
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Workplace Options Wellbeing Ambassador Program is designed to provide guidance and support to colleagues when they experience mental health challe...
Sustaining Resilience During Ongoing Exposure to Trauma
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sustaining resilience during ongoing exposure to trauma requires a combination of self-care, support systems, and adaptive coping strategies to mainta...
Special Learning Series: Discovering the World of Emotional Intelligence
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how emotional intelligence can transform the workplace by improving communication, strengthening collaboration, and elevating leadership. ...
Understanding Pet Loss
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pet ownership is a very important part of many American households. According to Forbes, 66% of Americans own a pet. That’s 86.9 million homes, a nu...
Surviving the Emotional Toll of Job Loss
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research – six million people lose or leave their jobs every month. In 2022, more than 93,000 jobs w...
When Placing Family in Long-Term Care
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is estimated that there are 2.2 million people living in long-term care facilities across the US. Around 7 out of 10 people will require assisted l...
The Emotional Pain of Infertility
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility causes feelings of inexpressible grief in people when mourning the loss of an imagined future or anticipated role as a parent. This grief ...
The Peer Approach to Supporting Workplace Wellbeing: The Blended Model
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace Options' Wellbeing Ambassador Program is designed to create a network of employees who are trained and empowered to promote health and ...
Insights for Supplemental Insurers on the Impact of Grief for Customers: The Impact of Grief
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grief is an emotional response that often arises from the loss of a loved one, but can also be triggered by other significant life changes such as t...
Leadership inclusif allier bien-être des personnes et performance
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Le leadership inclusif est un style de leadership qui encourage la diversité et l'inclusion sur le lieu de travail.Like what you heard? We'...
Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Psychological safety is essential for organizational success and employee engagement. In a psychologically safe workplaceMistakes are not viewed as ...
Inclusive Leadership: Balancing People and Performance
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inclusive leadership ensures that all voices within a team are heard and valued, creating a sense of belonging which helps to enhance employee engagem...
Igniting Employee Engagement: Leadership and Governance Strategies for a Thriving Workforce
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Like what you heard? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Help us grow and improve by rating the episode, leaving a review, or spreading the word on ...
Construcción de la Seguridad Psicológica En el Lugar de Trabajo
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
La seguridad psicológica es esencial para el éxito de la organización y para el compromiso de los empleados. La seguridad psicológica conduce a un...
The Peer Approach to Support Workplace Wellbeing: Ambassador Training
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The IIRSM-certified Workplace Options training prepares Ambassador candidates to recognize and intervene appropriately when a colleague displays signs...
The Impact of Employee Engagement on Psychological Safety
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When employees are genuinely engaged, they are more likely to share innovative ideas, voice concerns, and provide constructive feedback, which nurture...
Providing Onsite Wellbeing Support for Your Employees
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Providing onsite wellbeing support for employees is increasingly being recognized as an important strategy for enhancing workplace productivity, moral...
Creating Psychological Safety through Inclusive Leadership
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inclusive leaders play an important role in establishing psychological safety by actively promoting open communication, demonstrating empathy, and val...
Communication Practices for Better Employee Engagement
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Effective communication practices help build better employee engagement within any organization, as they create an environment of transparency, trust,...
Creating Inclusive Workplaces
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inclusivity goes beyond just diversity; it involves integrating practices that ensure everyone, regardless of their background, has equal access to op...
Campeones de la salud mental en el lugar de trabajo
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
El programa Embajador del Bienestar de Workplace Options forma a los empleados en el lugar de trabajo para que se conviertan en embajadores de la salu...
Construyendo una cultura de inclusión en el liderazgo
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
El liderazgo integrador requiere el compromiso de reconocer y valorar las diversas perspectivas, garantizando que todos los miembros del equipo se sie...
The Peer Approach to Supporting Workplace Wellbeing
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Workplace Options Wellbeing Ambassador Program is designed to enhance workplace wellbeing through peer-based support and guidance. This program le...
Engaging the Next Generation of Talent in the Workplace
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Engaging the next generation of talent in the workplace requires a unique approach that acknowledges their values, technological fluency, and desire f...
Seguridad psicológica en el lugar de trabajo
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Los riesgos psicosociales surgen a menudo de unas condiciones laborales deficientes, como una carga de trabajo excesiva, la falta de control sobre las...
Managing Differences in the Workplace
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Managing differences in the workplace is important for creating an inclusive environment and harnessing the full potential of a diverse workforce. In ...
Supporting Employees' Financial Wellbeing
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Supporting employees' financial wellbeing is a strategic business decision that can enhance organizational performance and employee satisfaction....
Child and Family Wellbeing
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace Options launches Child and Family Wellbeing program to provide children and their families wellbeing support. Through the program, families ...
Strategies for Financial Wellbeing
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Emily Fournier (Marketing and Communications Manager) Employees who experience financial stress often exhibit lower levels of job satisfactio...
Providing Wellbeing Support (hosted and delivered in Arabic)
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*This episode of the Wellbeing at Work podcast is hosted and delivered in Arabic. Like what you heard? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Help us ...
Leveraging Technology to Ensure Employees Disconnect and Take Time Off
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Emily Fournier (Marketing and Communications Manager at Workplace Options) The advent of remote work and presence of digital communication tool...
The Collision of Wellbeing and Work
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host: James Callender, Director of Business Solutions ANZ (Workplace Options) Guest: Timo Topp, Wellbeing Coach, Author, Speaker and Mental Health ...
Empathetic Leadership
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Empathetic leadership in the workplace significantly enhances organizational productivity and employee satisfaction by fostering an inclusive, support...
Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Non-physical factors in the workplace can become detrimental to employees' health and wellbeing. When poorly addressed, factors such as workload,...
Taking Charge of Your Mental Health
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Sanura Scott Montgiraud (Clinical Team Lead, Workplace Options) Guest: Irene van der Zande (Founder & Executive Director of Kidpower Intern...
Creando Lugares de Trabajo Inclusivos
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Los presentadores del podcast: Maria Doria, Directora del Centro de Servicios, Workplace Options UruguayVirginia Garda, Directora de Recursos Humanos...
Porque Es Importante Hablar del Suicidio
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Los presentadores del podcast: Cesar Izazola, Director de Negocios en Workplace Options MexicoMaría Martin, Psicóloga General en Salud Ocupacional ...
The Role of Peer Support in Human-Centered Care
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Christy McGuire, VP of Business Solutions at Workplace OptionsGuest: Joel Bennett, President & Founder of Organizational Wellness & Lear...
Internationale Vrouwendag
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Georganiseerd doorMarijke Yserbijt, Senior Account ManagerFatima Llouh is communicatiestrateeg bij het Antwerpse communicatiebureau LDV UnitedLike wha...
Journée internationale de la femme
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Organisé par : Marijke Yserbijt (Senior Account Manager) Fatima Llouh (stratège en communication au sein de l’agence de communication anversois...
Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Laura McAtee (She/Her), Employee Engagement Manager and Diversity & Inclusion Specialist (Workplace Options) Guest: Irene van der Zande (Fo...
Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host: James Callender, Director of Business Solutions ANZ (Workplace Options) Guest: Renee Kasbarian, Senior Associate (Henry William Lawyers)Addre...
Bienestar financiero en las organizaciones
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Los presentadores del podcast: Cesar Izazola, Director de Negocios en Workplace Options MexicoAlejandro A. Poleri, Entrenador en Workplace OptionsCar...
La Journée Bell Cause pour la cause
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Organisé par: Nicole Guigui, Directrice de Business Solution en Workplace OptionsDina El Helou, Directrice de la prestation de services en Workplace...
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens: A Metaphor for the Therapeutic Process
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Lucy Hauss (Director of Account Management, Workplace Options)Guest: David Stace, Director of Clinical Policy & Best Practise (Workplace O...
Addressing the Impact of Financial Stress on Employees
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Christy McGuire (VP of Business Solutions, Americas, Workplace Options)Guests: Iain Jones (Vice President-Global Consulting, Fidelity) and Jul...
El Bienestar de los Empleados en México
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Los presentadores del podcast: Cesar Izazola, Director de Negocios en Workplace Options MexicoSandra de la Peña Góngora, Licenciada en nutriciónLu...
The Emotional Journey of First-time Fathers
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: James Callender, Director of Business Solutions ANZ (Workplace Options) Guest: Elliot Pring, Clinician (Workplace Options) The emotional jou...
La Salud Emocional
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Los presentadores del podcast: Cesar Izazola, Director de Negocios en Workplace Options MexicoAngela Barrera, Psicóloga ClínicaLike what you heard?...
Setting Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Christy McGuire (VP of Business Solutions, Americas)Guest: Irene van der Zande (Founder & Executive Director of Kidpower International)This ...
Psychosocial Risk Management
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Alex Bartels, Business Development Manager (Workplace Options)Guests: Mary Ellen Gornick, Senior Strategy Advisor (Workplace Options), Trevor Ba...
Taking Time Off
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: James Callender, Director of Business Solutions ANZ (Workplace Options) Guest: David Nuthall, Clinician (Workplace Options) Taking time off ...
Burnout: Navigating a Global Crisis Part 2
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Andrew Maher (Director of Clinical Service Delivery - Europe at Workplace Options)Guest: James Sussex (Affiliate Clinical Counselor) Burnout ...
The Effects of Stress On Physical Health
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Emily Fournier (Marketing and Communications Manager) The effects of stress on physical health are far-reaching and can have significant conseq...
Climate Change Anxiety and Burnout Risk in Renewable Energy Construction
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: James Callender (Director of Business Solutions ANZ) Guest: Angela Hucker (CEO of EPIC) Climate anxiety is a natural response to a very real—...
The Impact of Financial Stress On Mental Health and Wellbeing
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: James Callender (Director of Business Solutions ANZ) Guest: Rany Moran (EAP Clinician) Financial stress, like all forms of excess stress, affe...
The Little Prince: A Visionary Text On Burnout
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts: Marijke Yserbijt (Senior Account Manager) and Lucy Hauss (Director of Account Management) Employee burnout rates are increasing around the wor...
Abuso de Sustancias
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Los presentadores del podcast: Cesar Izazola, Director de Negocios en Workplace Options MexicoCarla Zaragoza, Psicóloga Clínica Cesar, con Carla, ...
Empowering Employees Through Workplace Safety
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Christy McGuire (VP of Business Solutions, Americas)Guest: Irene van der Zande (Founder & Executive Director of Kidpower International)This ...
Rotación de Personal en el Sector Laboral
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Los presentadores del podcast: Cesar Izazola, Director de Negocios en Workplace Options MexicoGerardo Macias, Socio, DHR Global En este episodio del...
Blueprint for Success to Empower Women in Construction
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: James Callender (Director of Business Solutions ANZ) Guest: Angela Hucker (CEO of EPIC) With firsthand experience as a FIFO worker in remote c...
Síndrome de Burnout
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Los presentadores del podcast: Cesar Izazola, Director de Negocios en Workplace Options MexicoTony Campuzano, Licenciada en Psicología En este epis...
La Salud Mental en México
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Los presentadores del podcast: Cesar Izazola, Director de Negocios en Workplace Options MexicoXimena Ruiz, Directora de Servicios Clínicos en Workpl...
Measuring Employee Wellbeing
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wellbeing assessments are becoming an increasingly popular and important topic of interest for employees and organizations. For individuals, wellbeing...
CEO Roundtable: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest podcast, Rob Gould (VP of Student & Canadian Business Solutions at Workplace Options) hosts a CEO roundtable on Diversity, Equity an...
Supporting the Wellbeing of International Students
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last two decades, the number of international students coming to countries like Canada, the US and the UK has steadily risen. It is estimated...
Burnout in the Workplace
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Host: Christy McGuire, VP of Business Solutions at Workplace OptionsGuest: Dr. Ahmed Abdel-Khalek, Global Corporate Health Advisor, ABB Excessive and...