Anetta Pizag: Creating a Culture of Connection in the Workplace | Doing Well #82

Social connection is often viewed as a ‘nice-to-have’, but in reality, it’s a fundamental human need that shapes our health, happiness, and performance — and this rings true in the workplace. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo interviews workplace consultant and researcher Anetta Pizag on what it means to create a culture of connection in the office.

Currently based at Athena Blue Global, Anetta Pizag helps create human-centric workplaces that make it easier to tackle the challenges of work while maintaining a healthy body and mind. By collaborating closely with leaders and teams, Anetta Pizag also develops tailored work practices that make work a positive and rewarding experience. Additionally, Anetta Pizag’s books  ‘Create a Thriving Workspace’ and ‘35 Smart Choices’ present powerful tools for designing spaces where work communities flourish, and offer practical advice on working smarter instead of harder, respectively.

In this episode, Anetta Pizag shares her perspective on what it means to create a culture of connection in the workplace and why it matters. Furthermore, Anetta Pizag reveals some of the most common struggles companies face in attempting to build a connected workplace, and offers advice on overcoming them.

Together, Lu and Anetta Pizag discuss an abundance of practical ways to foster positive connections at work. So, tune in to this episode as we break down the latest research and explore real-world examples of how workplaces can move beyond surface-level interactions to build lasting, meaningful relationships that drive success!

Visit Anetta Pizag’s work: https://pizag.com.au Connect with Anetta Pizag via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anettapizag/

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