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

We were so lucky to have Sevelyn Crosby and Blake Beckmann join us to talk about their book, “My Mommy is an Organizational Psychologist”. Sevelyn is the author and Blake is the illustrator of this wonderful story that explains the field of Organizational Psychology. During our conversation, Sevelyn and Blake share why the book is necessary, how diversity and inclusion is featured in t...

Are you in a partnered relationship? Qualities of your relationship can impact whether or not you are able to bounce back from challenges at work. What are those qualities and is your relationship helping or harming your work resilience and commitment? Learn more in this episode! Links:  Beckman & Stanko article Workr Beeing Article on Resilient Couple s Workr Beeing Courses Join Our Hive The...

Our energy fluctuates throughout the work day. We know you’ve all felt that midday slump! What if we told you that there’s a way to help improve your energy at work? We aren’t here to promote caffeinated beverages. Instead, listen in to today’s episode to learn about how need satisfaction at work can boost wellness! Links: Van Hoof & De Pater (2019) Energy and Needs Art...

Many people think that those who speak up at work are different from those who hold things in. But, research shows that the same people who hold things in can also be those who speak up. Are you speaking up or holding it in – or both? What’s the impact of either? Find out in this episode! Links:  Sherf, Parke, & Isaakyan article Workr Beeing Voice Article Join Our Hive Please note: We ar...

We love talking about taking breaks. Taking breaks is so important for your overall well-being. Research has long supported that disconnecting from work during the day is beneficial to employees. Breaks are even legally mandated! But what about micro-breaks? Today, we talk about great new research on how impactful these little breaks can be! Links: Bennett, Gabriel, & Calderwood (2020) Article...

Nature is all around us – but are we really listening? Learn from Sharon Unis, the founder and CEO of Waterbear Planet, about the importance of immersing yourself in nature. Enhance your wellness by hearing about how the beauty of nature can make you feel more energized and alive. Links:  Waterbear Planet’s Website Waterbear x Workr Beeing Nature Article The post Be One with Nature with...

It’s not like it sounds. You can’t force yourself to be well. However, perceived control is very important for your well-being. In other words, if you think you have control over your situations, projects, or tasks at work, you will be more well! Get the scoop and some tips too in today’s episode! Links: Gabriel, Erickson, Diefendorff, & Krantz (2020) Article Workr Beeing Art...

We have all been watching leaders around the world deal with the COVID-19 crisis. But, what emotions are most effective to convey during a challenging time? Learn how to lead so that others feel you are being effective in this episode. Links:  Madera & Smith (2009) Article Workr Beeing Article on Crisis Leadership Workr Beeing Leading for Wellness Join Our Hive The post Leading in a Crisi...

Fitness trackers are very popular to help people track their activity and health. But, what happens when a company decides to give employees trackers to promote wellness? Does it actually have an impact on burnout and workplace wellness? Listen in to find out! Links: Lennefer, Looper, Wiedemann, Hess, & Hoppe (2020) Workr Beeing Activity Tracker Article Workr Beeing Courses Join Our Hive! The...

So many jobs, especially now, are riddled with ongoing, distressing situations. It might seem logical to separate yourself from the distress and emotion, to survive under these circumstances. But, the truth might surprise you! If you’re in healthcare, social services, or a non-profit, this episode is for you. Links: Kahn (2019) Article Workr Beeing Distress Article Workr Beeing Coworker Support Ar...

It makes sense that trust would make teams better. But, how does it play a role in virtual work? If you’re working virtually, find out how trust makes a difference in your team’s effectiveness – and what you can do to build it! Links:  Breuer, Huffmeier, & Hertel (2016) Article Workr Beeing Trust in Virtual Teams Article The post Trust Matters in Virtual Teams appeared first on Work...

Safety is incredibly important at work, especially right now with this COVID-19 crisis. Employees that are still physically going into work need to be focused on safety for themselves, their team members, and their customers. But how can you ensure team members focus on safety? Don’t be an abusive leader! Listen in to learn more! Links: Yang, Zheng, Liu, Lu, & Schaubroek (2020) Article W...

A lot of employers might think that having a side hustle only distracts you from your main job. But, what if your side hustle actually made you more engaged with your job overall? Calling all entrepreneurs! Learn more about the impact of your side hustle in this episode.  Links:  Sessions, Nahrgang, Vaulont, Williams, & Bartels (2020) Article Workr Beeing Side Hustle Article Workr Beeing...

Mindfulness has large impacts on well-being and stress management. Most studies look at in-person, in-depth mindfulness training programs. Yet many people don’t have time for that! So what can you do with limited time? A cool new study shows that small bites of mindfulness (via apps) can be super helpful too! Listen in to learn more! Links: Bostock, Crosswell, Prather, and Steptoe (2019) Art...

People often vent to their leader about personal problems, especially during hard times. But, what impact does this have on leaders and their ability to maintain their own wellbeing? Learn more about how listening to personal problems as a leader might impact you on a daily basis – and what you can do about it! Links: Lanaj & Jennings (2020) Article Workr Beeing Personal Problems Article...

Understaffing is a common problem across industries and jobs. It can be really tough to work in an environment where there isn’t enough people or knowledge to get the job done. So what can you do to cope better and preserve your wellness? Listen in to find out! Links: Shen, Chang, Cheng, & Kim (2019) Article Workr Beeing Article on Coworker Support Join our hive! The post Understaffed, Overwhe...

These are worrying, uncertain times. Feeling worried about your work, especially when you have a lot on your plate for the next day, can be exhausting. What is the impact of worry on your life and what can you do to stop worrying in its tracks? Learn more in this episode! Links: Casper and Sonnentag (2020) Article Workr Beeing Worry Article Join Our Hive! The post Got Work Worries? appeared first...

Do you know someone who hides knowledge or information from others at work? Have you ever been guilty of doing this yourself? Listen in to learn about new research that tells about the wellness woes of hiding knowledge from your team members. Don’t hide, thrive! Links: Jiang, Hu, Wang, and Jiang (2019) Article Connelly et al. (2012) Article – What is Knowledge Hiding? Workr Beeing Know...

We have talked before about the importance of finding meaning at work. But, new research shows that you can actually have too much meaning on the job at times. When and how might having too much meaning matter? Listen and learn so you can calibrate your own connection to meaning at work! Links:  Vogel, Rodell, & Sabey, 2019 Workr Beeing Article on Meaning at Work Workr Beeing Article on T...

Jobs can be defined in many ways. We often think about jobs as being permanent. An accountant is an accountant anywhere right? Wrong! Leaders and organizations define jobs and can do a better job of defining those jobs to help promote sustainability. Listen in to learn more about how changing the way jobs are designed can help create healthier careers! Links: Kossek & Ollier-Malaterre (2019) A...

Serial entrepreneur and T3 Diversity Solutions founder and CEO, Tiffany Gillespie, shares her journey into wellness and health through her career and personal experiences. She shares great tips and tricks for fellow entrepreneurs! If you are starting a side hustle, have your own business, or just need inspiration to get your wellness journey on track, listen to Tiffany’s interesting story and advi...

Being left out and ignored at work is tough. Unfortunately, this experience is pretty prevalent for employees everywhere. You might not know that being left out at work might have impacts on how you treat your family though! Learn more about how to identify if you’re being ostracized at work and what to do to make sure you aren’t bringing your family down with you! Links:  Thompson, Carlson,...

We spend tons of time in meetings. Let’s be honest – they aren’t all effective or efficient. Unfortunately, when you waste time in meetings your wellbeing and performance decrease. How can you make your meetings matter? Learn from award-winning professor and best-selling author, Dr. Steven Rogelberg, about how to master your next meeting in this fascinating interview. Buy Steven’s amazing bo...

Is your self-esteem dependent on your work performance? Did you know that it can impact your motivation and your well-being? Listen in to make sure you are leveraging your self-esteem and the right motivation to improve your wellness!  Links: Kuykendall, Craig, & Tay (2019) article Workr Beeing Article on Self-Esteem The post Motivated By Your Self-Esteem? appeared first on Workr Beeing |...

When it comes to recovering from work, it might seem like there isn’t much to it. Turn on the TV and veg, right? Wrong! There are actually 4 scientifically-backed strategies that lead to recovery after work. Want to make sure you’re recovering the right way? Listen in to hear how you can maximize your time off the clock to maximize your energy on the job! Links: Chawla, MacGowan, Gabriel, & Po...