Wellbeing Hub

Welcome to our dedicated hub celebrating the importance of well-being in the workplace. We believe that a thriving work environment is not just about productivity; it’s about nurturing the physical, mental, and emotional health of every individual within the organisation.

Promoting Wellbeing for Chartered Accountants

At Chartered Accountants Worldwide, we acknowledge the profound impact of mental health on work performance, relationships, and the overall quality of life. We delve into the importance of fostering employee wellbeing in our fast-paced industry. Depression and anxiety, prevalent mental health conditions, exert a significant economic toll, amounting to US$ 1 trillion each year on the global economy.

The Gallup Global Employee Survey paints a concerning picture, revealing that less than a quarter of the world’s employees feel they are thriving at work, underscoring the urgency to address this growing challenge. The McKinsey Health Institute’s extensive survey across 15 countries and 15,000 employees unearths a stark reality – 59% of the workforce grapples with mental health challenges, highlighting the imperative for employers to intervene and support their teams.

This holds true for the Chartered Accountancy profession as well, where stress and burnout are issues, affecting over half of Chartered Accountants. Managers within this industry play a pivotal role in shaping a conducive work environment that fosters mental, emotional, and physical health. Recognising the direct link between comprehensive support and heightened engagement and productivity, it becomes both an ethical and strategic responsibility to manage wellbeing effectively.

The Chartered Accountants Worldwide global wellbeing taskforce acknowledges this imperative and is proud to introduce our revamped wellbeing toolkit for managers. This toolkit stands as a comprehensive guide, arming managers with crucial insights, strategies, and best practices to cultivate a thriving and dynamic team. Above all, it emphasises the critical need to build resilience and purpose within the workplace, contributing to a more productive, rewarding, and compassionate work environment. Together, let’s pave the way towards a brighter future for the Chartered Accountancy profession by prioritising mental health and fostering a culture of holistic wellbeing.

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Mental Health resources for Chartered Accountants

Here is a list of dedicated wellbeing hubs setup from some of the Chartered Accountants Worldwide Member Institutes:

CA ANZ - Australia & New Zealand

CAI - Thrive - Ireland

ICAEW - England and Wales

ICAS - CA Wellbeing - Scotland

ISCA - Mental Wellness - Singapore

SAICA - Mental Health - South Africa

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Wellbeing Toolkit

This toolkit stands as a comprehensive guide, arming managers with crucial insights, strategies, and best practices to cultivate a thriving and dynamic team. Above all, it emphasises the critical need to build resilience and purpose within the workplace, contributing to a more productive, rewarding, and compassionate work environment. Together, let’s pave the way towards a brighter future for the Chartered Accountancy profession by prioritising mental health and fostering a culture of holistic wellbeing.

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Difference Makers Discuss… Mental Health Matters

Join our Difference Makers as we uncover the issues around mental health and wellbeing affecting Chartered Accountants and the business & finance sector more broadly. In this episode our Difference Makers discuss Mental Health Matters. Guests include Ronan Dunne, Jonny Jacobs, and Dee France.

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Insights on Wellbeing

Practicing the art of self-compassion

Swapping self-criticism for self-compassion can help us to become more resilient, overcome difficult situations and boost our mental health. Dee France, Thrive’s Wellbeing Lead, explains why.

Hit the books, then hit pause: the power of study breaks

In the pursuit of academic excellence, students often overlook the power of breaks. Discover why strategic pauses are crucial for learning retention, focus, and overall well-being during intense study sessions.

The importance of neurodiversity for small businesses in Ireland

Small businesses can sometimes feel left out of the conversation on neurodiversity, believing such initiatives are reserved solely for large businesses. Mark Scully explains why it is so important for small businesses to embrace neurodiversity and how

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Featured Podcast

Jonny Jacobs – Ending the stigma around mental health

In this episode Indy meets Jonny Jacobs CA, is the Finance Director EMEA at Starbucks, he is also a passionate advocate for positive mental health.

Jonny speaks openly about his own struggles with mental health in his teens and talks about the importance of acknowledging challenges people may be experiencing in their lives.

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Online Events & Webinars

One clear way that Chartered Accountant Member Institutes are rising to this challenge is in the creation and hosting of online events and activities.

We are working with the Institutes to present the events that have a global perspective and are available to Chartered Accountants everywhere.

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Difference Makers Discuss Live Special Edition

Difference Makers Discuss Live Special with Ainslie van Onselen & Jessica Fries

In this episode of Difference Makers Discuss Live, we explore the transformative role of Chartered Accountants in driving global sustainability. The conversation, led by Ainslie van Onselen, Chair of CAW and CEO of CA ANZ sees Jessica Fries, Executive Chair of A4S, shed light on the pivotal shift from voluntary to mandatory sustainability practices.

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Difference Makers Discuss Ep 6. Breaking Barriers in Accountancy with Kudzai Zendera

Difference Makers Discuss Live Episode 6 with Kudzai Zendera

Embarking on a journey within the finance industry often entails a challenging path, rife with complex analyses and strategic decision-making. This is the journey that Asma Shahbaz, a Chartered Accountant from Pakistan, discusses in our latest podcast episode.

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Episode 5: Breaking Barriers in Finance - Asma Shabaz’s Journey to Success

Difference Makers Discuss Live Episode 5 with Asma Shabaz

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In the latest episode of Difference Makers Discuss Live, we explore the transformative role of Chartered Accountants in driving global sustainability. The conversation, led by Ainslie van Onselen, Chair of Chartered Accountants Worldwide and CEO of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand sees Jessica Fries, Executive Chair of A4S, shed light on the pivotal shift from voluntary to mandatory sustainability practices, influenced by global standards such as those from the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). Jessica’s extensive experience and expertise in sustainability and integrated reporting offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape and the critical role Chartered Accountants play in shaping a sustainable future.

The episode begins with a discussion on the significant progress in sustainability reporting. Jessica emphasises the shift from voluntary practices to mandatory sustainability reporting, underscoring the importance of global standards to avoid fragmentation. She highlights the vital role Chartered Accountants play in influencing frameworks, providing strategic advice, and ensuring comprehensive analysis that includes social and environmental factors. This underscores the responsibilities of Chartered Accountants in driving meaningful progress and effective decision-making within organisations.

As the conversation evolves, the focus shifts to the importance of impact and purpose in attracting new talent to the accountancy profession. Jessica discusses how authenticity in sustainability efforts is crucial for young Chartered Accountants looking to find niche opportunities. She stresses the value of networking and continuous learning and highlights the inspiring work of CFOs and Chartered Accountants in the sustainability space. Jessica and Ainslie also touch on the significance of initiatives like the Finance for the Future Awards in recognising and encouraging sustainable practices within the profession. Indeed, Jessica discusses how finance professionals can leverage their skills and influence to drive meaningful change, emphasising the importance of embedding incentives, APIs, and capital investments into their strategies. Drawing parallels with Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s philosophy of bringing others along to drive change, Jessica also reflects on Prince Charles’ visionary creation of A4S and its progress over the past 20 years. She offers practical guidance for small and medium practices on enhancing their capabilities, recommending resources from CAW and A4S, and emphasising the value of learning from case studies and connecting with peers.

Throughout the episode, Jessica provides practical advice and insights for Chartered Accountants at all stages of their careers. She encourages young professionals to seek opportunities in unexpected places and to build their networks and knowledge through continuous learning. The importance of having a real impact and purpose in your work is a recurring theme, with Jessica urging organisations to ensure that their sustainability efforts are genuine and integrated into everyday practices.

For small and medium practices, Jessica recommends leveraging existing tools and resources, such as those available through CAW and A4S. She emphasises the importance of learning from case studies and connecting with peers to gain practical insights and ideas. The discussion also highlights the role of Chartered Accountants in advocating for global standards and consistency, ensuring that sustainability reporting is meaningful and drives real progress.

The episode concludes with a reflection on the broader impact of sustainability on the accounting profession. Jessica highlights the growing recognition of the importance of sustainability in financial decision-making and the increasing number of roles explicitly focused on sustainability accounting. She underscores the need for accountants to be proactive in understanding and addressing social and environmental trends, and to use their influence to drive positive change within their organisations and beyond.

In summary, this episode of Difference Makers Discuss Live provides a richly informative and inspiring conversation on the emerging role of accountants in global sustainability. Jessica Fries offers valuable insights and practical advice for Chartered Accountants at all stages of their careers, emphasising the importance of authenticity, continuous learning, and strategic guidance in driving meaningful progress. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career, this episode offers a wealth of information and inspiration to help you navigate the evolving landscape of sustainability within the accountancy profession.

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