A visionary leader on a powerful mission to humanise the world of work – meet Alex Bailey, Global CEO and Co-Founder of Bailey & French, who has redefined what it means to build purpose-driven organisations, placing human connection, wellbeing, and sustainability at the core of business success. For over 20 years, Alex has been a catalyst for change, driving large-scale cultural evolutions that blend ground-breaking research with innovative, people-centred approaches. Her work isn’t just about growth – it’s about creating environments where individuals and teams thrive, unlocking the full potential of organisations. Her bold vision of a more human world of work isn’t just an aspiration – it's a reality that is reshaping industries and empowering people across the globe. Alex recently won ‘Company of the Year’ and was a finalist for ‘Businesswoman of the Year 2022’ in the Dynamic Business Awards. Under Alex’s leadership, Bailey & French has become a global powerhouse. Alex also received the BAHBA Award for Innovation in 2019 and was a Sussex Business Awards finalist for Large Business of the Year 2021.
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[04:05s] Genesis of a humanist psychologist
[10:30s] ‘Islands of sanity’ for leaders, human sustainability: Biggest shifts in organizational psychology
[19:25s] Humanising the world of work
[25:25s] Main levers for leaders for human sustainability
[31:20s] AI and human sustainability
[40:20s] Tipping point for that collective solutioning
[45:41s] RWL: READ ‘Homo Prospectus’ and other books by Martin Seligman
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