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Employee wellbeing isn't a perk—it's a competitive advantage. In her WOHASU 2026 keynote, Sarah Cunningham Founding Managing Director of the World Wellbeing Movement, shares why organizations that prioritize wellbeing consistently outperform those that don't. Drawing on the latest edition of the Work Wellbeing Playbook, developed in partnership with the University of Oxford, she explores how leaders can move beyond surface-level initiatives and build cultures where people and performance thrive together. In this keynote, you'll discover: • Why happier employees are more productive and organizations with higher wellbeing attract and retain top talent. • The difference between treating symptoms and addressing the root causes of workplace wellbeing. • Why leadership and management both play distinct, essential roles in creating healthy workplace cultures. • How measuring the drivers of wellbeing—not just the outcomes—leads to more effective organizational change. If you're shaping the future of work, this conversation is essential viewing. Watch the full keynote on our YouTube channel 👉 https://lnkd.in/g256GVxP #WOHASU #WorkplaceWellbeing #Leadership #FutureOfWork #EmployeeExperience #OrganizationalCulture #HumanCenteredLeadership #WorldWellbeingMovement

What if the biggest threat to performance isn't burnout—it's disengagement? In his WOHASU keynote, Nic Marks shares compelling research on the connection between workplace happiness and organizational performance. Among his findings: • Employees who describe themselves as "okay" are twice as likely to leave their organization. • They're four times more likely to miss their targets than employees who are happy. • Team dynamics have a greater influence on workplace happiness than the organization itself. Rather than treating wellbeing as a perk, Nic makes the case for seeing it as a measurable driver of engagement, productivity, and long-term success. Watch the full keynote to discover practical, evidence-based strategies for building healthier, higher-performing teams. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_cEy_P3 #WOHASU #Leadership #EmployeeExperience #WorkplaceWellbeing #OrganizationalCulture #FutureOfWork #TeamPerformance #EmployeeEngagement

The Future of Work Starts With the Part of You AI Cannot Access Close your eyes for a few seconds. Now connect with the sound of your intelligence. Not the noise of your inbox. Not the pressure of the next deliverable. Not the algorithmic answer generated in 4 seconds. Your intelligence. That part of you that senses, interprets, doubts, connects, imagines, and decides with integrity. This is where the future of work begins. Because AI can generate answers. But it cannot take responsibility for meaning. AI can accelerate output. But it cannot feel the emotional temperature of a room. AI can process language. But it does not understand trust the way humans experience it. The urgent problem is not whether AI will enter our organizations. It already has. Gallup found that AI use at work has nearly doubled in two years, and by Q1 2026, half of U.S. employees were using AI at least a few times a year. Frequent use also reached 28%. The real question is: Will AI make our organizations more intelligent — or just faster? If leaders treat AI only as a productivity tool, they will miss the deeper challenge: human judgment. The companies that win will not be the ones that automate the most. They will be the ones that protect what should never be automated: Trust. Meaning. Ethical judgment. Empathy. Human agency. Practical leadership move: Before asking, “How can we use AI to do more?” ask: “How can AI help us become more thoughtful, more humane, and more precise in the decisions that matter?” The future of work will not be human or AI. It will be human leadership strong enough to guide AI well. Thank you Karen Guggenheim and WOHASU ® https://lnkd.in/eUwzWavU Talk moment: 00:00–01:20 #HumanAI #Leadership #FutureOfWork #PositiveLeadership #AITransformation #ExecutiveLeadership

What do the world's happiest workplaces do differently? The answer goes far beyond perks and benefits. Today's highest-performing organizations recognize that wellbeing is a strategic advantage—one that drives stronger leadership, greater innovation, healthier cultures, and sustainable business performance. In this curated collection of four WOHASU talks, global leaders, researchers, and innovators explore how organizations can create workplaces where both people and performance thrive. Hear insights from leaders representing Cisco, Siemens, Unilever, LEGO, the World Wellbeing Movement, alongside experts shaping the future of work, AI, leadership, and organizational wellbeing. If you're a leader, people manager, HR professional, or simply passionate about building better workplaces, these conversations offer practical insights and fresh perspectives for the future of work. Watch the series and join the conversation 👉 https://lnkd.in/gssvYA_4 #WOHASU #Leadership #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeExperience #OrganizationalCulture #Wellbeing #FutureOfLeadership #AI #HumanConnection

Meaningful connection doesn't happen once a year—it grows through consistent conversation. After a wonderful first WOHASU Ripples Live gathering, we're excited to continue the conversation with our next community meetup. Join us on July 14 at 11:00 AM ET as we reconnect with members of the WOHASU Community from around the world. This is an opportunity to share what you've been working on, celebrate progress, exchange ideas, and support one another as we continue creating happier, healthier lives together. The conversations that begin at WOHASU are meant to create lasting ripples—and our community is where those ripples continue. We look forward to seeing you there. RSVP HERE: https://lnkd.in/gmXDcPb8 #WOHASU #WOHASURipples #Community #Wellbeing #HumanConnection #SocialFitness #Leadership #Happiness #LifelongLearning

What if forgiveness isn't something we do for others, but something we do for ourselves? Join us for a special evening with Frederic Luskin, founder of the Stanford Forgiveness Project and one of the world's leading voices on forgiveness, resilience, and emotional wellbeing. During this intimate conversation, we'll explore how letting go of resentment, practicing forgiveness, and cultivating inner peace can improve our relationships, health, and overall quality of life. Whether you're familiar with Dr. Luskin's work or discovering it for the first time, this is an opportunity to engage in a meaningful discussion on one of the most transformative practices for human flourishing. We hope you'll join us. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dMabpBsC #WOHASU #FredericLuskin #Forgiveness #Wellbeing #MentalHealth #HumanConnection #Leadership #Resilience #Happiness #Community

New WOHASU 2026 Talk Premier! This amazing keynote presentation by father and daughter co-authors, Amit Sood, MD and Gauri Sood, is structured as a "mock trial" between a daughter (plaintiff) and her father (defendant), a physician who applied resilience and wellbeing principles to his parenting over 21 years. Watch the full keynote here: https://lnkd.in/dFgmq6da

What can the world's longest-running study on human happiness teach us about living a better life? In this powerful WOHASU 2026 session, Marc Schulz, Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, shares groundbreaking insights from decades of research on wellbeing, relationships, health, and longevity. Discover why the quality of our relationships is one of the strongest predictors of happiness and long-term wellbeing, and learn practical ways to strengthen the connections that matter most. Watch his full talk from WOHASU 2026 and join the conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eD_z28Vd

Ten years ago, when wellbeing was still a niche conversation, we launched WOHASU with a simple belief: happiness and wellbeing matter. What began as the World Happiness Summit has grown into something far greater than an annual gathering. It has become a global community of people committed to living, leading, and creating a better world through wellbeing, connection, and purpose. Throughout the years, we've witnessed friendships form, collaborations emerge, careers change direction, and lives transform. Those moments have always been at the heart of WOHASU. We believe in more IRL than URL. We believe that some of the most meaningful conversations happen face-to-face. But we also believe technology can help bring people together, strengthen relationships, and create opportunities for connection. That's why we're excited to launch the WOHASU Community — a year-round home for our global network to stay connected between gatherings, continue important conversations, share ideas, and create opportunities to meet in person in cities around the world. Whether you've been part of WOHASU for years or are discovering us for the first time, we invite you to join us. Because happiness is better together. Join us here: https://lnkd.in/ewyeMU-u #WOHASU #WorldHappinessSummit #Wellbeing #Community #Connection #Happiness #Leadership #MentalHealth #SocialFitness

What does it look like when leaders, researchers, educators, innovators, policymakers, and changemakers come together to advance the future of human flourishing? WOHASU 2026 offered a powerful glimpse. Over two days in Cascais, conversations spanned wellbeing, leadership, mental health, education, workplace culture, technology, social connection, and the evolving role these disciplines play in shaping healthier individuals, stronger organizations, and more resilient societies. What emerged was a shared recognition that wellbeing is no longer a peripheral conversation. It is increasingly becoming a strategic priority across sectors and a critical component of sustainable human and societal progress. This recap captures some of the people, perspectives, and moments that defined WOHASU 2026. Thank you to our speakers, partners, volunteers, and attendees from around the world who contributed their expertise, curiosity, and commitment to advancing this important work. As the global conversation around human flourishing continues to evolve, we remain committed to creating spaces where ideas, research, and practice come together to drive meaningful impact. Watch the WOHASU 2026 recap here: https://lnkd.in/euvR-Mhe