Creating a workplace where people belong: Kylie Ryan on connection and wellbeing
Open for Small BusinessShow Notes
In this episode of Open for Small Business, Bridget Snelling talks with Kylie Ryan from the Mental Health Foundation during Mental Health Awareness Week.
With this year’s theme, Belonging Matters, Kylie shares how feeling safe, supported and part of a community can strengthen mental wellbeing. For small business owners carrying significant responsibility, relationships with other businesses and local networks can be especially valuable in tough times..
They discuss the role business owners play in shaping workplace culture, how prolonged pressure can affect people differently to short-term stress, and the signs that someone may need support. Kylie shares practical ways to build connections – checking in with a team member, making time for conversations away from work, and welcoming others into existing networks.
The conversation explores how small, intentional actions can help people feel they belong, while creating healthier and more resilient businesses and communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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