Thriving Isn’t a Luxury: Why Wellbeing at Work Must Be Taken Seriously

What does it really mean to thrive, not just survive, in today’s working world? In this follow-up to our deep dive into Gallup’s 2025 State of the Global Workplace report, we explore why so many people are feeling emotionally flat and disconnected - and what it will take to build environments where people can truly flourish. This episode moves beyond statistics to the real emotional cost of disengagement, and asks what thriving could look like if we designed work with human wellbeing at its core.

🎧 Key Topics:

• What thriving really means and why so few feel it
• The emotional toll of disengagement and survival mode
• Why self-care isn’t enough without system change
• How leadership and culture shape our ability to flourish

🚨 Did You Know?

Only 33% of global employees say they are thriving in life, and most disengaged workers are not just unmotivated - they’re emotionally drained.

🔑 Actionable Takeaways:

• Redefine thriving as a collective goal, not a personal achievement
• Create emotionally safe work cultures through everyday leadership
• Move from surface-level wellbeing efforts to structural change
• Use thriving as a metric of organisational health, not just output

💡 Join the Conversation:

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who feels stuck in survival mode. Then tell us - what does thriving look like for you, and what would need to change?