What is the association between workplace wellbeing and company performance. Beyond ROI – what are the true measures of wellbeing on performance? Where does emotional insight fit when building positive workplace cultures for business impact? What is the value of designing wellbeing programs as integrated experiences that are embedded throughout the employee journey? How can employers truly help people thrive and grow?

The panel will discuss promoting initiatives that foster well-being, adaptability, and strength within the workforce, ensuring that the construction industries remain resilient in the face of evolving demands. What can be done to really that help people feel seen, heard, and valued in industries traditionally rooted in toughness and resilience? Going beyond physical safety – how can industry work together to create workplace cultures that foster all aspects of worker well-being? What are the practical tools available to tackle the stigma associated with mental health, pain avoidance, addiction and depression?

It is estimated that 15-20% of the global population is neurodivergent, meaning that neurodiverse teams already exist in today's workplaces. To align with this reality, how can organizations create inclusive and productive workplaces where neurodivergent employees can thrive? What can organizations do to optimize their workplaces to facilitate wellness and advancement for neurodivergent professionals? Why is it critical for leaders to accept and adopt neuroinclusive practices?

How do employers ensure their wellbeing efforts are meeting the needs of differing employee groups and identities? What means are available to better accommodate those of us who are not neurotypical? What are some examples that show why wellbeing needs to be addressed from an equity standpoint? What should be done about culture from the perspective of inter-generational workers?

What is the value of measuring not just if but how, when and why they can be successful?The session will aim to provide evidence-based insights on identifying and measuring relevant outcomes highlighting impact of workplace wellbeing initiatives, but also: How they produce results (mechanisms or strategies). When is most effective (timing, conditions, context). Why they work (underlying principles, motivations or factors). Also discussed is an overview of evaluation frameworks and tools to measure success meaningfully and a case study highlighting the evaluation of a mental health app at a large healthcare organization using an evidence-based framework for a structured understanding and analysis of facilitators and barriers driving its success.

How do leaders demonstrate the value of wellbeing on company culture that ultimately drives employee inspiration and team performance?