Passing the baton: An emotional farewell
Thu Feb 05 2026
Matt is handing over the microphone. In this emotional episode, he passes the hosting chair to Stefan Torvquist.
Stefan is the lead researcher and editor behind the upcoming Global Workplace Happiness Report. He’s taking the baton to lead a special series of interviews with the academics and experts who’ve mapped the current state of world joy.
This isn't just a change of voice. It's a deep dive into the data. Stefan shares how drumming helped him find balance and how that same resilience is vital for your people. They discuss the massive task of pulling together global insights to move beyond "nice-to-have" perks and into real business impact.
Stefan is bridging the gap between high-level research and your daily operations. Here is what you’ll learn in the coming weeks.
Expert-led insights. Interviews with the minds behind the report. They cover everything from AI’s impact to the history of wellbeing.
Happiness as a strategy. Wellbeing isn't a "peacetime activity" for when business is easy. It’s the engine that drives you through market chaos.
The engagement trap. Highly engaged employees often need help switching off. Purpose creates a drive that leaders must manage to prevent burnout.
Tangible business value. Organisations prioritising wellbeing see greater long-term innovation and higher equity value.
Why this series is essential for leaders
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Matt is handing over the microphone. In this emotional episode, he passes the hosting chair to Stefan Torvquist. Stefan is the lead researcher and editor behind the upcoming Global Workplace Happiness Report. He’s taking the baton to lead a special series of interviews with the academics and experts who’ve mapped the current state of world joy. This isn't just a change of voice. It's a deep dive into the data. Stefan shares how drumming helped him find balance and how that same resilience is vital for your people. They discuss the massive task of pulling together global insights to move beyond "nice-to-have" perks and into real business impact. Stefan is bridging the gap between high-level research and your daily operations. Here is what you’ll learn in the coming weeks. Expert-led insights. Interviews with the minds behind the report. They cover everything from AI’s impact to the history of wellbeing. Happiness as a strategy. Wellbeing isn't a "peacetime activity" for when business is easy. It’s the engine that drives you through market chaos. The engagement trap. Highly engaged employees often need help switching off. Purpose creates a drive that leaders must manage to prevent burnout. Tangible business value. Organisations prioritising wellbeing see greater long-term innovation and higher equity value. Why this series is essential for leaders