S1E6: Is it really okay to not be okay? Lens on Singapore (Ep 6)

Since over 80% of Singaporeans say their risk of burning out has increased, why is talking about mental health issues at the workplace, well, still an issue? Is caring for one’s mental health really an organisation’s responsibility? Howie Lim finds answers to these questions. 

Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:00 Business case for employee well-being

05:21 Younger employees expect and demand it

06:41 Employee well-being a corporate’s responsibility

08:16 Starts with empathetic bosses

11:27 Otis’ successful and ongoing journey

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)

With Anthea Ong, founding chairperson of WorkWell Leaders, Crystal and Gregor Lim-Lange, co-founders of Forest Wolf and Stephane de Montlivault, executive officer of Otis Worldwide and president of Otis Asia-Pacific. 

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim

Produced by: Howie Lim, Claressa Monteiro & Emily Liu 

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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