The Truth About AI in Business: Balancing Innovation and Employee Wellness

What if the key to using AI in business is not just about productivity, but about protecting your team's mental health?In this episode, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Nishtha Jain, Head of Innovation and Digital Technologies at Takeda, to unpack the real strategies for achieving a sustainable work-life balance in the age of automation.Nishtha shares her framework for implementing new technology thoughtfully, ensuring that innovation supports, rather than depletes your team's energy and creativity.This is a must-listen for any executive navigating the digital transformation.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction and Background03:00 – Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace08:24 – Strategies for Work-Life Balance13:17 – The Role of AI in Supporting Mental Health22:42 – AI Tools for Mental Health in the Workplace30:15 – Future of AI in Mental HealthGuest:Nishtha JainHead of Innovation and Digital Technologies at TakedaHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug

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