SUGTalks
15 Jul 2026

Season 2026 Episode 14: AI In the Workplace and its Impact on Mental Health


In our latest episode of SUGTalks, Craig is joined by Simon Nichols, CEO and founder of Thrive, to explore whether AI in the workplace is a stress reliever or a stress multiplier.
 
Simon makes the case for understanding AI as both a tool and a stressor. He explains why the hype and the fear of the unknown drive anxiety, and why organisations that introduce AI thoughtfully, with training, transparency and psychological safety, will see a far more positive response from their people.
 
Craig and Simon also discuss keeping a human in the loop on decisions, why the time AI gives back should go to quality thinking, and why leaders who chase speed over the human element will fail. 
 

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