#78 Planning for 2026: What High-Performing Organisations Get Right (and What Everyone Else Will Get Wrong)

In this episode, the conversation explores the evolving landscape of workplace wellbeing, emphasizing the shift from ad hoc initiatives to a more structured, data-driven approach. By 2026, organizations will be expected to proactively manage psychosocial risks and demonstrate their commitment to employee wellbeing through measurable strategies. Leadership capabilities in managing stress and conflict will be essential, and companies lacking a wellbeing strategy will be viewed as high-risk employers.

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