Beyond the Posters: Why Performative Wellbeing Fails and What Truly Works

Are workplace wellbeing campaigns making a real difference, or just ticking boxes? In this thought-provoking episode, we uncover the gap between what organisations say and what employees actually experience. As stress, cynicism, and disengagement rise, it’s time to ask, how do we move from surface-level gestures to genuine cultures of care? Join us as we dig into the realities of performative wellbeing, the pressures facing workplaces right now, and the bold steps required to create environments where people can actually thrive.

🎧 Key Topics:

• The hidden cost of performative wellbeing initiatives
• Psychological safety, trust, and honest leadership
• The real impact of economic pressures on workplace culture
• Turning wellbeing from a campaign into a lived, everyday reality

🚨 Did You Know?

Only 10% of UK employees feel engaged at work, and the majority report that wellbeing campaigns rarely address the root causes of stress and disengagement.

🔑 Actionable Takeaways:

• Ask honest questions about what’s performative and what’s real in your workplace
• Encourage leaders to own the culture, not just delegate wellbeing
• Redefine success by how people feel, not just what they produce
• Start small: listen, reflect, and act on the everyday realities of staff

💡 Join the Conversation:

We want to hear from you. Have you experienced wellbeing that was more about branding than real change? What made a difference in your own work life? Share your stories, connect on social media, and let’s challenge the status quo—together.