152. Pandemic Baby: Thoughts on leading by example with Selena Alcover

Adversity to Advantage

English - November 09, 2020 11:18 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
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‘We have to adapt with the changing times and we have to adapt to what are employees are needing’

So excited to speak with Selena Alcover who is an Employee Experience Manager at National Grid.

We discuss the impact of the current pandemic on employees and Selena offers tangible advice to leaders on supporting their workforce through these challenging times as well as opening up about her own personal struggle of becoming a first time parent in the midst of a pandemic.

We go deep on:

Remembering to ask for advice and help

Stress and new challenges caused by the pandemic

Adapting to the changing needs of employees

The shared experience of the pandemic

Leading by example and promoting work/life balance

Driving mental health conversations and championing open culture in the workplace

How to support employees during maternity

Managing maternity cover dynamics

The benefits of remote working

Self -care during the pandemic

Connect with Selena on Linkedin and hear more about our mental health work at Petra Velzeboer Ltd.