ReDesigning Wellbeing for Equitable Care in the Workplace
Summary
We'll dive deep into how to reimagine a workplace framework and environment that is grounded in overall well-being and inclusion. Through this, you'll walk away with the knowledge and tools to push toward a dynamic of a more speculative and imaginative future that can be more freeing, and aligned with the well-being of people and all inhabitants, including the land, that can enable contribution to a healthier cyclical work environment.
Key Insights
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Redesigning workplace wellbeing benefits from models rooted in communal and playful experiences, like kickbacks.
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Psychological safety depends fundamentally on trust, not just formal policies.
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Workplaces should embrace autonomy and co-creation to honor diverse employee needs and voices.
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Burnout often arises because rest is treated as a reward, not a basic human right.
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Hustle culture, especially in design and creative fields, contributes significantly to burnout.
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Healing and wellbeing approaches must incorporate cultural differences, such as varied bereavement needs.
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Playfulness in the workplace invites curiosity, creativity, and a sense of community among employees.
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A safe and supportive space allows vulnerability, accountability, and transparency to coexist.
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Work culture often reflects dominant societal structures, necessitating global and inclusive perspectives.
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Personal rituals and breathing exercises help individuals regain agency even in toxic environments.
Notable Quotes
"Share everything, own nothing but credit everyone."
"Your breath is the most powerful thing; it reminds us of the power and agency that we do have as individuals."
"A kickback is a free flowing and life giving gathering that transforms and electrifies throughout the night."
"Burnout exists because we made rest a reward rather than a right."
"Stop saying rest is a luxury or a privilege. It is not. It is a human right."
"If you are silent about your pain, they will kill you and say you enjoyed it."
"We as a society are taught to care about people, rarely taught to care about ourselves."
"Jobs are always asking me for three references; I might start asking for three happy employees."
"We need to move the speed of trust. If I don’t trust you, how can I feel safe with you?"
"When we protect our rest, we also protect our dreaming."
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