How Employee Wellbeing is Evolving Post-Pandemic

70% of employees with a wellness program rated their overall benefits program as top-notch vs. 36% of those without.

Episode #6 – Yulia O'Mahony, Director, Global Head of Health & Wellbeing at Philip Morris International (PMI)

In this episode, we speak with Yulia O'Mahony about the evolution of workplace wellbeing post-pandemic, the power of storytelling in driving cultural change, and how employee-driven initiatives can transform workplace wellness. Yulia shares how PMI has improved its wellbeing scores, the impact of its Wellbeing Champions network, and why leaders play a crucial role in shaping a supportive and flexible work environment.

What you will learn:

• How workplace wellbeing has evolved post-pandemic
• Key advice for future wellbeing leaders
• The top 3 wellbeing trends shaping 2025
• Why wellbeing is critical for employee engagement and retention
• How to build a successful Wellbeing Champions network
• The leadership behaviors that foster a culture of wellness

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

?? Wellbeing Is an Outcome of a Strong Workplace Culture

→ Wellbeing is not just about benefits, it reflects the quality of relationships, leadership, and flexibility within an organization

?? Grassroots Initiatives Have a Big Impact

→ Simple employee-driven activities, like mindful walks, can make a meaningful difference in engagement and connection

?? Wellbeing Champions Drive Change from the Bottom Up

→ PMI’s Wellbeing Champions network empowers employees to support each other, creating an organic movement for wellness

??? Leaders Must Foster a Culture of Trust and Openness

→ Employees need psychological safety to share their struggles, leaders play a key role in normalizing wellbeing conversations

?? We couldn't do it without you!

Thank you Yulia O'Mahony for sharing your time, expertise, and vision with our listeners.

Also our episode and series partner, Wellhub and their brilliant team Cesar Carvalho (he/his) , Carolee Gearhart , Bruno Annicq , Ellen Hochberg , Victor R. , Thiago Pessoa ,

Lívia de Bastos Martini , Gustavo Ramos and Christopher Dean .

A big thank you to our previous guests:

• Episode #1 - Tina Steck, Global Head of Well-Being at Unilever
• Episode #2 – Mark Kelly, Global Head of Benefits and Wellbeing at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
• Episode #3 – Stella Gavinho, Group Head of Wellbeing at Entain
• Episode #4 - Steven Forti, Chief Wellness and Resiliency Officer, Hospital for Special Surgery
• Episode #5 - Felizitas Lichtenberg, Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Wellbeing and Sustainability at SumUp

Upcoming Guests Include

• Marni McDowell, PhD , Senior Director, Global Wellbeing, Micron Technology
• Kasia Curry , Global Wellbeing & Health Compliance, Baker Hughes
• Chester Elton , NY Times Best selling author “Anxiety at Work”, LinkedIn Influencer, Thinkers50 Top Management Thinker and Leadership Coach

To name a few :)

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