GoKawiilFast Company column urges companies to assign executive ownership of employee well-being
A Fast Company opinion piece argues that employee well-being should be managed with the same rigor as other core business objectives, requiring a senior executive to take explicit ownership of it. The author, who earlier this year predicted 2026 could be a turning point for workplace well-being, says HR leaders must drive this cultural shift, citing low trust in HR departments as a key obstacle.
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The piece suggests that without clear executive accountability, well-being initiatives risk remaining symbolic rather than operational, a view the author presents as their own assessment rather than established company policy. This framing could influence how business leaders think about restructuring HR's role and authority going forward.
- Author argues well-being should be treated like other core business objectives with a designated executive owner.
- Piece references a prior Fast Company article predicting 2026 as a pivotal year for workplace well-being.
- Author calls on HR leaders to lead cultural change amid stated low trust in HR departments.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-10
Published there as: “Nobody trusts HR. It’s up to companies to fix it”
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