Building a workplace wellbeing culture– in this episode, we speak to Cary Cooper, professor of organisational psychology and health at the University of Manchester, and President of CIPD. We look at the impact of positive line management, particularly through the pandemic.


Listen for Chatter about Cary Cooper’s first experience of employment, his words of advice on workplace wellbeing, emotional intelligence and what makes a good manager, and the available support for employers moving forward.


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Timestamps: 


(0:46) What was your first job? What did it teach you about employment?


(6:00) What took you to organisational psychology, and a focus on wellbeing?


(12:18) What is the importance of good line management?


(20:08) How can we ensure that line managers have the right level of emotional intelligence?


(22:55) Are there available tools/networks for employers? Particularly towards SME’s?


Selected Links from the Episode:


The Good Employment Charter Website,


The Charter Mailing List (for latest updates, including event invitations), 


Connect with Cary Cooper: @ProfCaryCooper

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