What Is a Wellbeing Economy - And Why Does It Matter for the Future of Work?

What if we stopped measuring success purely by profit and productivity… and instead focused on the wellbeing of people and the planet?

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Bonnie Clark, CEO of Remarkable, as she unpacks the vision of a wellbeing economy—an economic model designed to create good lives for all, while protecting the natural environment.

Drawing on her recent article and work with the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll Scotland), Bonnie explores what it means for businesses to become fit for the future by rethinking how we measure success.

“The Goal of Prosperity Should Be Healthier Businesses”

As Bonnie shares, when businesses are measured only by productivity and profit, it can lead to extractive practices toward workers, natural resources, and even culture.

A wellbeing economy, by contrast, encourages organisations to ask:

• How connected are we to our people?

• What’s the ripple effect of our business on the wider world?

• Are we creating a workplace that supports genuine wellbeing?

This is about more than just corporate social responsibility. It’s about a paradigm shift in how we view growth, leadership, and sustainable success.

Future-Fit Organisations Need a New Playbook

With employee wellbeing rising to the top of the agenda, the most progressive leaders are recognising that the old models no longer serve us.

A wellbeing economy doesn’t just benefit individuals, it leads to stronger teams, more resilient businesses, and a healthier society.

As Nicola Sturgeon put it:

“Growth in GDP should not be pursued at any and all cost… The goal of economic policy should be collective wellbeing: how happy and healthy a population is, not just how wealthy.”

If you’re ready to build a business that supports people, purpose, and the planet, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now and discover how you can lead the way toward a more human, sustainable, and thriving future of work.