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

Everyone wants to be treated with respect at work. But did you know that being treated the same way consistently may actually be more important? Being treated well consistently can help you relax when you get off from work. Listen in to learn more about how being treated with respect can help (and the opposite can hurt!) you disconnect and recuperate after a long day at work.  Links: Wang, Fo...

Work-family conflict is a topic we discuss a lot. However, research has been limited in understanding women-specific issues at work. For example, how does motherhood impact women’s experience at work? Specifically, how do nursing mothers handle the readjustment to work? Luckily, a rockstar researcher, Dr. Allison Gabriel, is making strides in understanding these previously ‘taboo’ issues in the wo...

Think that you have to be born positive to feel positive? Think again! You can actually grow your positivity by changing your circumstances. What needs to change in your life to grow your positivity? Learn the answer in this episode! Links: Li, Li, Fay, and Frese article Retreat Link LA Meet-Up Link Sign up for our email list to learn more about our events! The post Grow More Positive appeared fir...

Sleep is critical to our health and our cognitive functioning. Unfortunately, things at work can have a negative impact on your sleep. Additionally, bad sleep can hurt your job satisfaction and performance. So what can you do? Listen in to find out more about how sleep quality and quantity are both impacted by your work and impact your wellness.  Links: Litwiller et al. (2017) article Workr B...

We know that leaders make mistakes at work. But, we don’t often think about how or when we should forgive them. It’s important to forgive leaders who make mistakes and to take steps to rebuild the relationship. But, is this likely to happen? Learn more about how you can forgive, forget, and move on productively at work! Links:  Article: Radulovic, Thomas, Epitropaki, & Legood (2019) Workr...

We talk a lot about flexible work environments and how important they are for employee well-being, productivity, and engagement. Today, we are so excited to share an interview with someone who is actually doing something to help companies be more flexible! Anna Auerbach, co-founder and co-CEO of Werk, shares insights and tips on the importance of flexibility and how to build a more flexible work e...

Today, we spend some time talking about what we are grateful for. We use a research-based prompt to help us focus our conversation. We hope you want to practice gratitude too! Here’s the prompt we use for your own practice: “There are many things in our lives, both large and small, that we might be grateful about. Think back over the past week and write down up to five things in your life that you...

Microsoft recently announced they conducted an experiment where they shortened their workweek in Japan to 4 days and saw a 40% increase in productivity. Sounds amazing right? Listen in as we talk about some additional considerations and research that support flexible work environments and not just the 4-day workweek.  Links: Workr Beeing Article NPR Article on Microsoft 4-Day Workweek Article...

When people want to gain support for policies or practices that would drive future workplace equity, they often think the best way is to remind others about past unfairness. Turns out, this actually makes things worse. What does help people to get on board with supporting equity at work? Listen to brand new research by Hideg and Wilson (2019) to learn how to frame your arguments. The results might...

Learn from research rockstar Dr. Eden King, Associate Professor of Psychology at Rice University and Society for Industrial-Organizational Psychology President, about the importance of diversity and inclusion at work. Dr. King shares tips for influencing people’s attitudes and behaviors about diversity and inclusion, through effective inclusive leadership.  Links: More information about Dr. K...

We both love animals and especially love our pets. We also have the luxury of working from home and with our pets by our side. How does that impact our work? Today, we discuss an early study on pets in the workplace and the benefits of having our furry friends in the office! Links: Wells & Perrine (2001) Article More Research on Pets at Work Forbes Article on pets Work Family Program Problems...

Ever consider mentoring someone, but weren’t sure if it was a good use of your time? Mentoring is an activity that has a positive impact on your wellbeing – but it depends on what kind of mentor you are. Learn how to be a good mentor and what’s in it for you. Links: Ghosh & Reio Jr. Article Workr Beeing Mentoring Article The post Me? Mentor? The Benefits of Paying It Forward appeared fir...

Everyone is concerned about aging successfully and it’s a particularly important topic in the workplace. Today, we discuss a concept called Occupational Future Time Perspective (OFTP). It’s all about how you view your future in the workplace and what that does to your well-being and your performance. Learn more on how to build a successful future at work! Links: Rudolph, Kooij, Rauvola, & Zach...

We all want to be better people, but we are often unwilling to admit we have weaknesses or that we are wrong. NYU Stern professor Dr. Dolly Chugh shares research from her bestselling book “The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias” about how to address your shortcomings in order to continuously grow your inclusivity and understanding of others.  Links:  More information about...

Do you want to thrive at work? Thriving employees tend to be better performers, are more satisfied with their jobs, and are overall more well. Who doesn’t want that? Listen in as we discuss how to thrive and the impact of thriving! Links: Kleine, Rudolph, & Zacher (2019) Article The Workr Beeing Retreat What is Psychological Capital ? How to Develop Psychological Capital Psychological Capital...

Ever get so worried at work you could literally feel your heart beating out of your chest? That’s ok for a short while, but you have to return to a more restful state eventually to maintain your wellness. Find out how the structure of your workday and the behaviors of your coworkers play a role in predicting your long-term health! Links: Baethge, Vahle-Hinz, & Rigotti (2019) Article Workr Beei...

Today, we are joined by Emilie Aries-  speaker, podcaster, founder, CEO, and author- to talk about her journey with burnout and how it led her to build her company, Bossed Up. She shares usable tips and important insights on how to shape the sustainable career and life of your choosing. Listen in to get inspired! Links: Bossed Up Website Emilie Aries LinkedIn Bossed Up Book Bossed Up Life Tra...

Unemployment can be really tough for people. It is associated with decreases in overall well-being and life satisfaction. But what can you do? We talk about research that discusses the types of jobs you should take when re-entering the workforce and some tips on how to reduce some of the negatives of unemployment.  Links: Zhou, Zou, Woods, & Wu (2019) Article Workr Beeing Unemployment Art...

The gig economy is booming. But, it can be hard for workers in gig jobs to find a structure that works for them. It can also be more difficult to connect to a broader social sphere or purpose when you’re a team of one. Learn how to maintain your health AND grow your gig, by learning some tips for staying both connected and remote all at once. Links:  Petriglieri, Ashford, & Wrzesniewski (...

In today’s episode, we talk about recent news coming out of Finland and their new Working Hours Act. We often think about what we can do individually to improve our workplace wellness but what about taking a systems approach? How can our government support workers and their well-being? We talk about the uniqueness of Finland and what can possibly happen in the U.S. Links: BBC Article on Finland Wo...

Your time after work is precious. So how should you spend it most effectively? A new study recently highlighted some ways to spend your time off work that will help you be a driven, initiative taking person the next morning. Don’t worry, it won’t hurt your wellness either! Want to learn more? Listen in!  Links: Ouyang et al. (2019) Article Workr Beeing Article on Sleep Workr Beeing Article on...

While the old adage “there’s a silver lining to every cloud” may sound cliche, there is some research that supports the idea that changing the way you think about something can actually change the way you process and react to it. Learn how to reframe negative events in your life so that you can enhance your wellness, even when you’re stressed! Links: Ranney, Bruehlman-Senecal, & Ayduk (2017) A...

Parents often struggle transitioning back into the workplace after having children. Organizations often don’t do enough. We talked to Maggie Moore, the HR Lead at FMP Consulting, on her experience struggling with postpartum and returning to work, and her tips on how to easily and affordably support parents at work.  Links: FMP Consulting Maggie Moore’s LinkedIn Page Paid Leave Article Forbes...

It’s our birthday! ​We can’t believe it’s been a year since we launched this show. We’ve learned, grown, and shared a lot over the past year. Today, we reflect on our first year and how much it has meant to us. Links: First Podcast Episode Our Podcast Journey The post Happy Birthday to Us! appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces .

Email is a major way we communicate at work. It can be super efficient while also being prone to misinterpretation, rudeness, and ghosting. Did you know that the stress caused by mean or rude emails not only impacts you at work but also your partner? Listen in to learn more about how email behavior impacts you and your partner! Links: Park & Haun (2018) Article on Conservation of Resource Theo...