Dr. Vernon Bainton, Chief Medical Officer at Havas Lynx and co-founder of the Health and Happiness Lab, shares his journey from medicine to healthcare innovation, focusing on patient-centred care and the importance of measuring happiness and well-being in both patients and staff.

Vernon shares insights on the limitations of traditional clinical metrics, the impact of the pandemic on workplace well-being, and practical strategies for fostering trust, purpose, and joy at work.

Today's conversation highlights the essential role of well-being in healthcare and organisational success.

Vernon's tips for a happy workplace:

1. Move beyond traditional job satisfaction (consider people's lives as a whole)
2. Change how you capture information and set goals
3. Foster trust and accountability (build a culture of trust)

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

1. Havas Lynx
2. Happy Workplace