Prof Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, Co-Author, ‘Healthy High Performance’
- Cary is the co-author of a book titled Healthy High Performance:Unlocking Business Success Through Employee Wellbeing.
- He’s the founding president of the British Academy of Management, the president of the Institute of welfare, advisor to the World Health Organization ILO and EU in the field of occupational health and well being.
Podcast
Overview
A powerful conversation with Professor Sir Cary Cooper on why employee well-being is not a perk but a strategic imperative. From culture and leadership to mental health and flexible work, he reveals how healthy people create high-performing organizations.
00:37- About Prof Sir Cary Cooper
- Cary is the co-author of a book titled Healthy High Performance:Unlocking Business Success Through Employee Wellbeing.
- He’s the founding president of the British Academy of Management, the president of the Institute of welfare, advisor to the World Health Organization ILO and EU in the field of occupational health and well being.
08:46- What major misconceptions do organizations still hold about employee well-being?
- Many organizations still believe well-being is about surface-level perks like mindfulness sessions or wellness days.
- They fail to treat employee well-being as a strategic priority on par with marketing or operations.
- HR often talks about people as the “most valuable resource” but doesn’t translate that into real culture change that builds trust, value, and flexibility.
19:24- How can companies protect human well-being as AI and digital technologies rapidly expand?
- Involve socially sensitive managers who can guide teams through technological change with empathy.
- Engage employees early, seek their input, and give them ownership over how AI is adopted.
- Avoid top-down tech decisions—collaboration ensures trust, reduces resistance, and protects well-being.
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Learn more about Prof Sir Cary Cooper: LinkedIn
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Profile
- Cary is the co-author of a book titled Healthy High Performance:Unlocking Business Success Through Employee Wellbeing.
- He’s the founding president of the British Academy of Management, the president of the Institute of welfare, advisor to the World Health Organization ILO and EU in the field of occupational health and well being.
