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How Leaders Prioritizing Wellbeing Improves Organizational Effectiveness with Prudence Pitter


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Today we're diving deep into the intricate world of workplace wellness and employee well-being with our special guest, Prudence Pitter. Prudence, the Global Head of HR for Amazon Web Services (AWS) overseeing sectors like Auto Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Life Sciences, brings over 20 years of rich HR experience to the table.

In this episode, we'll explore:

  • The profound impact of personal connections in the workplace
  • The significance of genuine concern from leaders
  • The power of vulnerability in building strong teams
  • Challenges of mental health, both in our personal lives and within the organizational framework
  • Effective strategies like gratitude practices, employee assistance programs, and innovative wellness initiatives

Join us as Prudence shares her personal journey of managing her son's mental health challenges and how it shaped her focus on creating supportive work environments. We'll also delve into successful wellness practices at AWS, from no-meeting days to running clubs, and discuss how leaders can lead by example to foster a culture of well-being and resilience.

Prudence Pitter is a CHRO, Global Keynote Speaker, Board Member, and experienced business executive with over two and a half decades of progressive Human Resource leadership experience across several industries. She has worked extensively with Boards of Directors, leadership teams, and various business leaders in optimizing the culture, morale and productivity of their workforces. In addition, she has successfully and personally managed mergers and acquisitions, openings and closings, union negotiations, building and relocating corporate headquarters operations, associate communications, public and community relations as well as building and restructuring HR teams.

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