In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Holly May to discuss how Walgreens Boots Alliance is creating an unapologetically human approach to leadership, and how Holly is using radical vulnerability to support mental health in the workplace.Holly May is the EVP & Global CHRO at the Wallgreens Boots Alliance. She is responsible for the strategy and direction of innovative global HR programs, policies and practices that support WBA’s business goals and initiatives and for ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all team members. Most recently, May served as Global Chief Human Resources Officer for Abercrombie & Fitch Co., managing all aspects of HR and ESG efforts across the company. She previously worked for Starbucks as Senior Vice President of Global Total Rewards and Service Delivery, responsible for consulting with the company’s board of directors and executive leadership team on the strategic direction of Starbucks’ global compensation and benefits portfolio. Prior to her time at Starbucks, May served in human resources leadership roles of increasing responsibility at ING, Voya Financial and Visa Inc., as an HR business partner and leading Rewards, DE&I and HR strategy.? Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq?️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast? Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhrWellbeing at work has never been more importantJoin us on Jan 26th for rippl, the world’s largest online summit that is creating a Movement of Wellbeing. You will hear and learn from champions of wellbeing, creators of culture, and masters of wellness who are creating ripples across companies, communities and the world.Sign up here: https://bit.ly/ripple-23 and together we will reset the world for wellbeingEpisode highlights00:00 Intro04:08 Holly’s journey to EVP & Global Chief Human Resources Officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance08:08 What looking after a "whole" employee actually means12:10 How to create an unapologetically human approach to leadership20:39 How to use radical vulnerability to support mental health in the workplace23:18 How Holly implements leading vulnerability in the workplace28:11 How to measure the success of your mental health programmes30:24 Why so many companies get communication wrong32:20 HR Leaders quick fire roundHead over to our website to access the resources mentioned in this episode: www.hrleaders.co/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.