Workplace Psychology with Dr. Martha Grajdek

Along with the many challenges, the pandemic has brought with it opportunities for innovation and improvement. Taking the time to review and assess the last year and a half in terms of individual and organizational experiences can yield valuable information that can not only strengthen the company’s performance as it moves forward, it can also allow the company to prepare for future challenges. Tu...

Work-related resources are those things that allow us to tackle work-related demands. While resources are an important part of the work experience, they’re often forgotten or ignored. Since quality resources are as important to employees as they are for the organization, focusing on the topic of resources is everyone’s responsibility. Tune in to find out more.

The pandemic has brought upheaval into our existence. People around the world are experiencing unexpected changes, loss, uncertainty, and fear. Having an anchor, or a way of feeling grounded, can provide a way of feeling stronger and more resilient as we navigate the waters of today’s difficult and confusing world. Becoming more centered may be key to your success. Tune in to find out how you can...

The Golden Rule is found in most religions and cultures. It is often considered to be the most culturally universal ethical principle in human history. Concepts associated with The Golden Rule include things like civility, kindness, and consideration towards others. Given the importance of this ethical principle, it’s time that we consider The Golden Rule as it applies at the workplace. Tune in to...

Morning can be a challenge for many people. Starting the day off on the right foot may be key to a successful day. It can also give us the mindset and the resilience to face whatever challenges or unexpected things the world may throw our way. Tune into today’s episode to learn simple techniques that can be incorporated into your morning routine to help you tackle each day as it unfolds.

Purpose is equally as important to organizations as it is to individuals. Purpose can be used to lead, direct, inspire, and motivate. It can also help us navigate change and times of uncertainty. While purpose is often seen as something on a larger scale, we can use the concept of purpose on a daily basis. Understanding the power of purpose is to understand how to look at the grand picture through...

Workplace re-entry is just another source of the potential stress that is associated with the pandemic. However inevitable, work re-entry does not have to be an anxiety provoking experience. This episode presents multiple ideas that can make work re-entry more manageable and help to reduce the potential stress that many may associate with the event. Tune in to find out how to best build up resilie...

The collective shift away from the daily grind, along with a focus on health and well-being have inspired us to examine the future of work. As we toil on figuring out the best way to approach work, we must learn from what has worked and what hasn’t. There are many considerations that come into play, including individual differences, the social component, and even company culture. Tune in to today’...

As some parts of the world begin to emerge from the pandemic experience, and we collectively shift our focus, work and priorities are at the forefront of the conversation. Many people are re-thinking work – including how we work, what work means to us, and where it fits in our lives. Employer must keep up with such changes. Perks are no longer as important as they once were, and they will neither...

The pandemic continues to bring changes into our lives, both on an individual level and collectively. A pronounced shift in focus has been noted – from burnout to wellness. Employers and employees can keep the momentum of this shift going by addressing not only burnout but also proactively promoting wellness. Tune in to today’s episode for tips on how to combine forces to move towards wellness on...

The pandemic has presented many new challenges for companies. As organizations and employees prepare for the next phase – work re-entry – new challenges present themselves. Many employees are unable or unwilling to return to work in the same ways as was the norm before the pandemic. This presents employers with an opportunity to get creative in finding ways to keep their top talent and fill unmann...

The pandemic has presented new challenges for companies. Leaders and managers have had to figure out ways to effectively lead, manage, motivate, and hold accountable their employees. Many businesses are re-opening their doors, which brings more changes. As the next shift alters team dynamics by introducing more teams that include a mix of on-site employees, remote employees, and employees with hyb...

As the world re-emerges from a pandemic, it’s important to consider the changes that our experiences during the last year have had on us. We’ve had to change many, if not most things about our lives. Stress and anxiety have been on the rise, and effects associated with the pandemic have included a hit to our health. As we prepare for the next phase, where we find ourselves re-emerging into the wor...

The pandemic has brought many changes into our lives. It has also had many effects on us. As was to be expected from lessons brought to us by previous pandemics in our history, the pandemic has affected our psychological well-being. Many more people have reported experiencing anxiety and depression. Employers have the responsibility to support their employees in ways that help to mediate the effec...

Maximizing productivity is as important at the workplace as it is in our personal lives. When considering the workplace, productivity is most likely to soar when efforts are combined and the result of a collaboration between the employer and the employee. While both have the responsibility to contribute in their own ways, today’s episode offers tips for employees, which they can implement into the...

As companies face figuring out what the future of work will look like within their organizations, there is much to consider. Attracting and keeping the right talent is key. Tune in to learn what most organizations are missing out on when it comes to finding the right people that can help a company to thrive in a post-pandemic world. Learn how to correct this oversight, and how you can create a str...

While anxiety is a part of life, heightened anxiety has been an issue since the start of the pandemic. Considering that anxiety is not limited to our lives outside of the workplace, it’s important for employers to recognize this issue, and to examine how it may affect their workforce. Tune in to today’s episode to learn how you can implement simple practices that can contribute to a reduction of a...

High-performing remote teams are not an accident. There are various characteristics that can be associated with these high achievers. Today’s episode discusses multiple characteristics that are key for high-performing remote teams. Whether you are a business owner, a business leader, or a team member, tune in to learn about what helps high-performing remote teams to be at the top of their games, a...

A morning routine has been touted as the go-to solution for a variety of problems, given almost a magical power to turn you into whoever else applies the same routine in their life – be that a millionaire, a celebrity, or a successful businessman/businesswoman. There is much more to routines than meets the eye. while a good morning routine can help you to move in the right direction, it’s only par...

Pandemic anxiety is a real issue that is faced by many people who have become affected by fear associated with the pandemic. As the vaccine becomes more widely available to the public, and more people become vaccinated, employers are considering re-opening their doors and bringing their workforce back to the office. However, pandemic anxiety plays an important role in this move. To find out how, t...

While the topic of conscientious leadership is vast and requires much time to discuss in detail, today’s episode presents simple ideas that anyone can implement, which align with the concept of conscientious leadership. Whether or not you’re in a management or leadership role at work, you can take what you learn from this episode and apply it in your life in ways that can improve the experience of...

Pandemic fatigue is a new challenge facing the world. As we try to figure out our way in a world where the pandemic is still very real, the uncertainty, limitations, routine disruptions, and fear can bring a great deal of stress into our lives. There are things that individuals and employers can to do help with pandemic fatigue. Tune in to learn what you can do for yourself and for others to help.

Working from home remains a big part of the new way of working for many. Whether you’re working from home every day, or just a few times each week, this way of working can be challenging for many reasons. As we tackle 2021 and beyond, it’s important to remain motivated in our efforts. Tune in to discover suggestions that may help you in improving or regaining motivation while working from home.

The daily commute of the past was tolerated by some, dreaded by many, and seldom enjoyed by the masses. As working from home has become part of the work reality for so many, the daily commute has been either significantly decreased of eliminated. While this new change seemed like a gift at first, it’s through the absence of the daily commute that we’re learning of the benefits associated with this...

Time management is of interest to nearly everyone. Unfortunately, sometimes business owners, business leaders, and managers neglect to give enough of their focus to this important consideration. While today’s episode presents concepts that will work for business owners, business leaders, and managers in terms of better managing time, goals, tasks, and responsibilities, these ideas may just as easi...