In this week’s ERUPT podcast episode, James Ballard, Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Annapurna was joined by Estelle Hollingsworth, Chief People Officer at Virgin Atlantic at the time of recording and now CPO at McArthurGlen Group, for a discussion on employee happiness.
Estelle shares her belief that employee happiness is not just a feel-good initiative, but that it is also a driving force behind high performance. In contrast to traditional workplace narratives that equate success with pressure and resilience, she advocates for environments where people feel happy, secure, and truly valued.
Throughout the conversation, Estelle discusses how employee happiness acts as a strategic business advantage, boosting both engagement and results. She also shares practical insights into the role of leadership in shaping positive workplace culture, the importance of emotional intelligence, and how HR professionals can design organisations where individuals thrive.
For anyone in leadership, HR, or with a passion for creating better workplaces, this episode offers a compelling case for putting employee happiness at the heart of your people strategy.
🎧 Listen now to learn why investing in employee happiness can unlock long-term success for your people and your business.
Catch it on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
