Day 3

Welcome to the third session of the OpenUp HR Summit. This session focuses on the role of managers in workplace well-being. Host Emma, along with panellists Bas Vliegenthart, Lead Well-being at #PwC, Katja Meeuwsen Nass, VP #hr at Asics and Marta Montesdeoca Romero, Head of People at OpenUp, dive into the importance of empathy, supporting young #managers, and how personal life events impact team well-being. Learn how managers can create trust and lead with vulnerability to create psychologically safe environments. Key Learnings and Practical Takeaways: 1️⃣ Empathy Over AI While AI is poised to take over more routine tasks, the human side of management will become even more important. Managers need to listen carefully, show empathy, and engage in meaningful conversations with their teams. 2️⃣ Supporting Young Managers Younger managers face challenges balancing performance goals with well-being responsibilities. They need space for self-reflection, peer support, and training. 3️⃣ Impact of Personal Life Events Managers play a vital role in supporting employees during significant personal life events, such as childbirth or relationship issues, which builds long-term trust. We hope you enjoyed this OpenUp HR Summit session. We’re happy to receive your feedback, and we invite you to check out the other sessions from the HR Summit on our YouTube channel for more valuable insights on workplace well-being. Stay Connected