The Science of Stress in the Workplace with Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE

In this episode of the HRchat podcast, we focus on wellbeing in the workplace and ways to recognize and tackle stress.

Our guest this time is Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, the 50th Anniversary Prof of Organizational Psychology & Health at Manchester Business School, University of Manchester.

Sir Cary is the author and editor of 125+ books and one of Britain's most quoted business experts.

He is a founding President of the British Academy of Management, a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute and one of only a few UK Fellows of the (American) Academy of Management, past President of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and President of RELATE.

Cary is Chair of the Academy of Social Sciences. He was awarded the CBE by the Queen in 2001 for his contributions to organizational health and safety, and in 2014 he was awarded a Knighthood for his contribution to the social sciences. He was born in the USA, but lives in England and has dual nationality.

Questions For Sir Cary Include:

• At a high level, how can HR leaders help build a culture of employee wellbeing within their org? 
• Your latest book is called Occupational Health and Wellbeing: Challenges and Opportunities in Theory and Practice. The book covers a wealth of topical and relevant themes that include defining wellbeing in a modern world, toxic leadership, mental health first aid, the application of positive psychology, and what the ‘new normal’ might look like. Tell me about the book and hoped-for learning outcomes.
• Stress has been a fundamental element for your research. What are some of the biggest causes of stress and anxiety and how can stress manifest itself in the workplace?
• Can Stress ever be a positive? 

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