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Apr 2023
16m 32s

Employee wellbeing in the GCC

McKinsey & Company
About this episode

Despite leaders’ best efforts, worldwide employee health is a global challenge. Mischa Zielke talks about report that took a closer look at employee health and well-being in GCC in a first-of-its-kind study that surveyed 4,000 people.

By identifying factors that are affecting well-being of workforces, leaders can take actions to move the needle in support of their employees at three levels—organizational, team and individual – to improve employee health and well-being in the region.

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