Leading for Wellness with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer

Are you interested in hearing tips from one of the top wellness leaders in the world? We were! And we learned a ton and now you can too. Listen to learn how Geoffrey Roche (Director of Workforce Development (North America), Siemens Healthineers) makes workforces happier and healthier, the right way. Additional Resources: Connect with Geoffrey Roche on LinkedIn Read more about becoming a wellness p...

Have you ever thought about how air pollution impacts the workplace? New research shows that bad air quality can actually impact how people act at work. Toxic air can create toxic leaders! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Khan, Patel, & Barnes (2024) Read more about Air Pollution and Leadership Download our new report: Top Tips for Employee Wellness 2024 Want More? Listen o...

Most people think of financial planning when they think of retirement. But, have you ever considered planning for your social life in retirement? Learn why you should and how to do it! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: La Rue et al . (2023) Read more about Retirement Want More? Listen on  Apple Podcasts Listen on  Spotify Want to chat?  Schedule some time with us ! Follow  Patri...

How often are you feeling drowsy at work? Can you pinpoint when it happens? New research finds that drowsiness can often occur after virtual meetings. Learn why and how you can avoid that type of fatigue! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Nurmi & Pakarinen (2023) Read more about  Virtual Meeting Fatigue Want More? Listen on  Apple Podcasts Listen on  Spotify Want to chat?  S...

You might think that recovery is all about vegging out on the couch and watching Netflix. That is one strategy – but is it the best one? Find out how you can recover better after work in this episode. The answer might surprise you! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Alameer et al. (2023) Read more about Recovering from Work Want More? Listen on  Apple Podcasts Listen on  Sp...

How do you feel when you spend a little time in nature? Research shows that time in nature or even simple exposure to nature can help people feel better at work. It can even help your performance! We discuss this new research and how you can implement the takeaways to support your and your team’s wellness! Plus, you’ll get to learn all about speciesism. Research and Additional Resource...

Most people think about workload as an objective number of hours you’ve worked or projects you’re juggling. But understanding whether or not your employees actually have a high workload is a little more complex. Learn how to manage workloads better in this episode! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Hasson et al. (2023) Read more about Workload Want More? Listen on  Apple Podcast...

Back to back meetings are everyone’s nightmare. It’s exhausting. Interestingly, new research shares why excessive meeting time can be bad and we share tips to help manage it! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Zhang et al. (2023) Read more about Balancing Meeting Time Listen to our chat with Steven Rogelberg and the Surprising Science of Meetings Want More? Listen on ...

Do people in your organization treat each other humanely? Or is it every person for themselves? Learn why you might want to increase humane behavior at work – especially if you think there’s no hope for your organization. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Beham et al. (2023) Read more about  Humane Workplaces Want More? Listen on  Apple Podcasts Listen on  Spotify Want to...

Can we help mid-level leaders? Researchers recently discovered that mid-level leaders have more physical health issues than other levels of leaders and non-leaders. But why? We dive into some possible reasons behind this, what the science says, and how organizations can help! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Hu et al. (2023) Read more about Mid-Level Leaders Listen to when we t...

Do you speak up at work? Do you like to share positive and constructive feedback? Unfortunately, speaking up can impact your sleep! We discuss new research that finds that speaking up in the wrong conditions can lead to insomnia. We share how you can avoid insomnia and how leaders can help! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Heydarifard & Krasikova (2023) Read more about inso...

Have you ever had your work conditions change? Did a good workplace get worse in some way? Or has a toxic workplace gotten better when a problematic person left? New research talks about the impact of a change in work conditions and well-being. We discuss what leaders should focus on to prevent negative change and maintain well-being! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Meier et a...

Do you take breaks throughout the day? Do you notice it help your productivity? It can be tricky to take breaks while working remotely. We can feel guilty for taking the time for ourselves when we are ‘on the clock’. However, taking breaks is really good for you, even when remote! We discuss new research on the importance of taking breaks while working remotely. Research and Additional...

New research is digging into the idea of sleep profiles. Basically, researchers are trying to understand different sleep patterns of people (beyond night owl/early bird). We discuss the early findings around sleep profiles and how they related to work, exhaustion, and burnout. Maybe you’ll be able to identify your sleep profile too! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Gatari...

 Are you a leader who suffers from overwork? Good news – your recovery isn’t selfish. It actually boosts your team’s capacities to perform and innovate. Learn more about leader recovery and how to motivate yourself to take time for you! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Kim et al. (2023) Read more about Leader Recovery Want More? Listen on  Apple Podcasts Listen on  Spotif...

We spend most of the time discussing solutions to wellness challenges or ways to create healthy workplaces. But what is the state of well-being at work? Specifically, how well is America at work? Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: APA 2023 Work in America Survey Read more about the State of Work in America Want More? Listen on  Apple Podcasts Listen on  Spotify Want to...

Traumatic events can have serious consequences on you and others. And they can happen at work. Learn how to recognize if you’ve experienced trauma at work, and how to make sure your relationships stay strong, so you can cope! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Wang et al. (2023) Read more about Trauma at Work Want More? Listen on  Apple Podcasts Listen on  Spotify Want...

Remote work isn’t going anywhere. Some managers are struggling with managing effectively in this environment. One thing we do know – micro-managing is never a good idea! We discuss new research on monitoring remote employees and the impact on wellness. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Zheng, et al. (2023) Read more about Monitoring Remote Employees Read more about R...

Did you know that resilience can be trained? It can! But, it takes a unique approach to do it the right way. Learn how to train your team to be more resilient – including a top tip for leaders that really makes training stick! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Kho et al., 2022 Read more about Training for Resilience Read more about Psychological Capital Listen to our Psych...

Unfortunately, bullying happens in the workplace and can have major negative impacts on the bullied employees. Luckily, new research finds that coworker support can help mitigate the problems caused bullying. We dive in and talk about the findings and how to implement them on the job. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Trépanier et al. (2023) Read more about Support and Bullying...

You’ve probably heard that being humble is a good thing. But, is it always good to be humble toward everyone? Find out the pros and cons of being humble at work in this new episode.  Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Lehmann et al., (2023) Read more about  Humility and Relationships at Work Want More? Listen on  Apple Podcasts Listen on  Spotify Want to chat? Schedule some...

We had a great time at SIOP 2023, the conference run by the Society of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. It’s always a great time and a great learning experience to get together with others in our field. Luckily, you can also learn from our experience! We share the trends from the field, what we learned, and some fun things we did! Research and Additional Resources: Read more about SIOP...

Are you struggling with your sleep? Have you considered how your interactions at work might impact your sleep? We discuss new research that highlights how speaking up can hurt your sleep and what you can do to help create a culture where speaking up is positive! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Heydarifard & Krasikova (2023) Read more about Sleep and Speaking Up Read more a...

Looking for jobs can be super stressful. It takes a lot of time and facing rejections is always hard. Plus, your future feels a little less stable and uncertain as you job hunt. Thus, it’s crucial for job seekers to focus on recovery from the search. And, new research highlights how recovery can help job seekers be more successful! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: MacGowa...

Feeling a part of a community is a great way to boost well-being. Luckily, there is an easy way to quickly build community at work. Want to know how? Listen to learn more! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Livne-Tarandach & Jazaieri Article Read more about Community Join our community ! Want More? Listen on  Apple Podcasts Listen on  Spotify Support us and  join our communit...