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World Congress 2025 • Aug 20, 2025 • Session details

Thriving Is a Feature, Not a Bug: Wellbeing for the Future of Work

Ute Neher

A massive global study reveals that only 22% of employees are truly thriving. Discover why belonging and inclusion outrank compensation in driving superior business performance.

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#1 about 2 min

Moving past artificial intelligence to focus on work wellbeing

Understanding human needs at work requires looking beyond technology buzzwords to holistic organizational change.

#2 about 3 min

Measuring work wellbeing outcomes globally and locally

Identifying happiness, stress, job satisfaction, and purpose reveals that only a small percentage of employees truly thrive.

#3 about 4 min

Exploring foundational, social, and growth drivers of wellbeing

True inclusion, meaningful appreciation, and autonomous trust drive employee thriving more than superficial workplace perks.

#4 about 3 min

Identifying the most influential drivers without high costs

Fostering belonging, inclusion, and energy levels improves workplace environments effectively without requiring heavy financial investments.

#5 about 2 min

Connecting employee happiness directly to sales productivity

Weekly happiness tracking demonstrates a significant positive impact on actual output and overall productivity metrics.

#6 about 2 min

Boosting candidate attraction through visible wellbeing metrics

Showcasing healthy workplace dynamics on career platforms directly increases application rates and candidate quality.

#7 about 2 min

Retaining talent by improving actual employee workplace realities

Moving beyond brand vanity to create genuinely inclusive work environments ensures long-term employee commitment.

#8 about 2 min

Proving the financial business case for inclusive workplaces

Companies that strategically invest in employee conditions consistently outperform the wider stock market during uncertain times.

#9 about 4 min

Supporting underrepresented groups to redefine typical workplace norms

Asking minority demographics about their needs uncovers structural flaws and guides the creation of flexible policies.

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Tracking core human resource metrics that justify well-being investments

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Connecting employee well-being to shareholder value and employer branding

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2:35 min

Emphasizing people and purpose in modern employer branding

Rudi Bauer +2 · Cappuccino with HR

3:37 min

Future trends in personalized HR technology

Rudi Bauer Rudi Bauer +1 · Cappuccino with HR

1:26 min

Aligning employee wellbeing with broader shareholder value

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2:45 min

The danger of interpreting workplace wellbeing as pure comfort

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