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

Losing a job is very stressful. But, there may be things you can do to alleviate some of that stress. So many people lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode might help you or others to cope. Learn how to maintain your well-being during times of job loss here! Links:  Grandey, Sayre, & French (2021) Article Job Loss Article Recovering the Right Way Episode Master Your Time Off...

Are you a segmenter or an integrator? How do you make boundaries at work? In this episode, we break down new research that helps you understand your boundaries and how mindfulness can help work-life balance! Links: Althammer, Reis, van der Beek, Beck, & Michel (2021) Segmentation Questionnaire in Appendix Mindfulness, Balance, and Boundaries Article Mindfulness Episode Work-Life Balance Episod...

A lot of the research conducted on the benefits of working from home was based on employees who worked remotely only some of the time. We know less about what happens when employees have to work from home full time. Recent research analyzed tweets during the pandemic to see how people felt about being required to work from home. Find out what they learned in this episode! Links: Zhang, Yu, and Mar...

Our 40 hour work week is a relic of the past. Yet it persists and exists in most organizations today. More and more research is showing the positive impacts of a shortened work week. Today, we discuss a recent trial in Iceland that thoroughly tested the impact of working fewer hours both on productivity and well-being. Listen in to learn more! Links: June 2021 Report Autonomy Iceland Study Webpage...

You’ve probably heard buzz around the problems with blue light. Recent research actually dug into this trend! In today’s episode, we break down a new study about blue light, sleep, and the workplace. Listen in to learn more. Links: Guarana, Barnes, & Ong (2021) Article Is Blue Light Keeping You Up at Night? Article Beat Zoom Fatigue! Episode Workr Beeing Courses Don’t forget...

How a company treats employees is crucially important for employee wellness and performance. Did you know it also impacts how customers and other stakeholders feel about the company? Listen in as we breakdown new research around the PR implications of how employees are treated. Links: Steinbach, Kautz, & Korsgaard (2021) Treatment of Employees Matters! Article Decent Work Episode Happy, Produc...

There are so many wellness trends and fads out there to try. It can feel overwhelming – and even stressful to keep up with it all. In this episode, WELCOA’s Director of Member Experience, Maggie Gough, discusses the dangers of an achievement-based approach to wellness. Learn how to find true wellness by connecting with yourself in this episode. Links: Learn more about Maggie! WELCOA’s missio...

Unfortunately, discriminating against pregnant people in the workplace is a prevalent problem. It is obviously never fun to be discriminated against. Not only does it take an emotional toll, but this type of discrimination can have health impacts on both mother and child. Listen in as we talk about new research on this topic and start advocating to stop pregnancy discrimination! Links: Hackney, Da...

If you’re feeling stress in your work life, it can be overwhelming. One of the ways we replenish our energy is by connecting with others. But, sometimes we need to look beyond our own social circles to find the support we need. Been reconnecting with old friends lately? Learn why in this episode! Links: Yang, Soltis, Ross, & LaBianca (2021) Article Article on Reconnecting with Old Friends Epis...

Sometimes, taking charge or being proactive at work can reap some amazing benefits. However, there are times where it isn’t the healthiest thing to do. Today, we discuss when taking charge at work is bad for you and when you should be saying ‘no’. Links: Cangiano, Parker, & Ouyang (2021) Article Taking Charge at Work Article Is It Good to be Proactive Episode Workr Beeing Cou...

When it comes to the wellness industry, things are booming. But, how can we stay focused on what matters most? With decades of experience in the wellness industry, expert Derek Bell, leader of Wellness and Strategy at Ascension Employer Solutions, discusses where wellness has been, where it’s going, and what we need to be thinking about next. Links: Derek’s Highway to Well Podcast Derek’s website...

Do you feel exhausted after a long day of video calls? As more people started working remotely over the past year, more video calls were conducted than ever. Unfortunately, we’ve all suffered from Zoom fatigue. But, why are these calls more exhausting? And what can we do about it? Listen in as we break down new research in this area! Links: Bennett, Campion, Keeler, & Keener (2021) Workr...

You have all heard about the triple bottom line. But, how realistic is it? How might companies actually create good jobs that benefit the environment and the business? Dr. Kuklenski, an expert in sustainability at work, shares her insights with us in this episode. Links: Dr. Kuklenski’s Academic Website Dr. Kuklenski’s LInkedIn Diversity and Organizational Development by Dr. Kuklenski...

Who doesn’t love taking a vacation? Yet, so many people don’t take vacations or use their PTO days. What causes employees to not take time off? What can leaders do to help? Vacation is so important for employee wellness so listen in and learn how to fix the problem! Links: Kuykendall, Craig, Stiksma, & Guarino (2021) Employee Unused Vacation Days Article Importance of Vacations Epi...

Cultivating gratitude at work is really important. It drives teamwork and collaboration – key components of a healthy workplace! But, we don’t know much about what promotes gratitude at work…until now! In this episode, learn how being mindful can spark greater gratitude, while making you a more helpful colleague to others.  Links: Sawyer, Thoroughgood, Stillwell, Duffy, Scott, & Ad...

Unfortunately, anti-Asian bias and hate is on the rise. Today, we break down a recent article that investigates the impact of stigmatizing language on all employees. We make the case that we need to treat this language for what it is – harassment. Listen in to learn more. Links: Jun & Wu (2021) Article Workr Beeing Racial Harassment Article Workr Beeing Bias Episode Our Courses Please sh...

Nicole Wolfe is the Senior Director and Head of Corporate Programs at ClassPass. She is passionate about employee-centric wellness programs and talks to us about the importance of tailoring wellness to fit your personal needs. Wellness is not one-size fits all. Listen in to learn more about Nicole’s story and her exciting approach to workplace wellness. Links: Nicole Wolfe’s LinkedIn C...

Having a supportive supervisor can make all the difference in your day-to-day work life. But what happens when you don’t get the support you need? How does that impact your health and your productivity? In today’s episode, we dig into new research in on a concept called ‘unanswered support’. Listen in to learn more about the woes of not getting the support that you need. Li...

COVID-19 caused big disruptions to people’s work and lives – especially women with small children. The way that people split work and family time had to be adapted. But, are there costs to parents’ health? Find out if the way you split childcare during COVID might have health benefits, or costs, in this episode. Links: Shockley, Clark, Dodd, & King (2021) Article Workr Beeing Article on...

What is decent work? How can you create it? Today, we breakdown the concept of decent work and why it is important for employee wellness. Plus, we discuss what organizations and leaders can do to make a difference. Links: Duffy, Prieto, Kim, Raque-Bogdan, & Duffy (2021) Psychological Capital Episode Hope Episode Workr Beeing Courses Don’t forget to subscribe and share! The post How to Cr...

Person-job fit is not just important for efficiency – it is also crucial for well-being. Is your organization hiring folks without measuring fit? Learn how to make the case for a more data-driven approach in today’s episode! Links: Rayton, Yalabik, and Rapti (2019) Article Workr Beeing Article On Person-Job Fit Workr Beeing Article on the Persona Documentary Workr Beeing Courses We hav...

How much fun is it to watch all the new documentaries that are at our fingertips on all of the various streaming services? We typically love it. However, it’s easy to forget that documentary sources need to be checked just like any other media! The new Persona documentary on HBO Max makes faulty claims against organizational psychology and personality assessments. Today, we dissect the docum...

Emotional labor can have negative impacts on your well-being. But does your experience doing it make the impact lower as you get older? Or does it wear on you as you age and over time instead? Find out in this episode! Links:  Reh, Wieck, and Scheibe Article Workr Beeing Age and Emotional Labor Article Workr Beeing Courses The post Does Emotional Labor Hurt More as You Age? appeared first on...

Humor is often a seen as a good thing at work. Laughing with your team members can bring you closer together. However, there is a time where laughter (from your coworkers) is not the best medicine. Listen in to learn more! Links: Cheng, Chan, Amarnani, & Farivar (2021) Workr Beeing Article on Humor Workr Beeing Courses The post What Are You Laughing At? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Sci...

While love may be a taboo topic in the workplace, companionate love – or caring and compassion toward others at work – can be a real bonus! But, how can you grow a culture of companionate love in your workplace? Learn more in this new episode! Links: Barsade & O’Neill (2014) Workr Beeing Article on Companionate Love Workr Beeing Courses The post Should Love Be In the Air at W...