The Duke of Sussex has
said that job resignations in the wake of the pandemic “aren’t all bad” and
the fact that people are putting their mental health and happiness first should
be “celebrated”.
Prince Harry was speaking in his own role as
chief impact officer for professional coaching and mental health firm BetterUp.
Prince
Harry said: “I’ve actually discovered recently, courtesy of a chat with
[BetterUp science board member] Adam Grant, that a lot of the job resignations
you mention aren’t all bad. In fact, it
is a sign that with self-awareness comes the need for change. Many people
around the world have been stuck in jobs that didn’t bring them joy, and now
they’re putting their mental health and happiness first. This is something to
be celebrated.”
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| The Sussexes pictured in New York last month |
It was
revealed in March that Harry had taken on the role at the California-based
company. He and his wife, Meghan, also impact partners and investors at
sustainable investing Fintech firm Ethic.
Speaking about upcoming projects, the Duke
revealed that BetterUp will be working “more with service members,
veterans and their families”.
He added: “Beyond the work, we do here,
I’d like to see other companies and organizations take action to bring the
tools of peak performance for their whole teams. Just as peak physical health
can reduce the severity of illness and help us quickly recover from injury,
strong mental fitness is a preventative measure that can help us avoid more
serious problems and even recover from past traumas.”
