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The rise of chief well-being officers: Fad or the future?

Workplace mental well-being is a C-suite responsibility. There’s no running away from that.

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A mentally healthy workforce is more creative, innovative and resilient. This is a crucial advantage in an increasingly complex and competitive business environment, says the writer.

A mentally healthy workforce is more creative, innovative and resilient. This is a crucial advantage in an increasingly complex and competitive business environment, says the writer.

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Anthea Ong

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It was World Mental Health Day in 2018 when I was introduced to a chief mental health officer for the very first time. 

This was about five months after I started WorkWell Leaders, an informal leaders work group to champion workplace mental health as a strategic priority. 

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