Episodes

When it comes to revealing a potentially stigmatized identity to coworkers, there are risks. Yet, if people only focus on risks of coming out, the joys of doing so could be overlooked. In this episode, we focus on research that highlights the positive experiences that members of the LGBTQ community had after coming out at work, and encourages allies to promote the types of work environments that supports coworkers in living authentically. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Sal...

Your leader can make all the difference in how you manage work and family life. A new meta-analysis looks at all the great research on Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors (FSSB) to understand the impact on employees and leaders. We’ve got some good news – supportive leaders have better outcomes! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Guo et al. (2024) Learn more about Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Download our new report: To...

We all have needs – in work and in life. But, some of our needs run deeper. Those are human needs! We all have them and if we don’t support them, our wellbeing worsens. Is your work helping to support your needs? Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Tusl et al. (2024) Learn more about motivation at work Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Download our new report: Top Tips for Employee Wellness 2024 Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Want to chat? Sch...

Managing a chronic health condition can be extremely difficult. Yet, people have to do it all the time in their personal lives and at work. Luckily, some new research is providing some insights on how to better manage energy while coping with a chronic health condition. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: den Kamp et al. (2024) Learn more about Burnout Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Download our new report: Top Tips for Employee Wellness 2024 Want More? Listen o...

When people act as allies, they often assume that their actions will inspire others. But, new research shows that may not always be the case. In fact, these acts might make observers feel deflated instead. What makes courage catchy? Find out in this episode!! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Thoroughgood et al. (2024) Read more about Courage and Confidence Keep up with our book journey: Sign Up Here Download our new report: Top Tips for Employee Wellness 2024 Want More? Li...

Psychological capital is a set of resources that can help improve your performance and your well-being. We love promoting this concept and encouraging people to develop their psychological capital. However, can there be too much of a good thing? New research shows there may be such a thing as too much psychological capital. Listen in to learn what signs to look out for and how to mitigate any potential challenges. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Kuhlmann & Sub (2024) Read ...

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 professional Download our new report: Top Tips for Employee Wellness 2024 Want More? Listen on App...

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 on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Want to chat? Schedule some time with us! Follow Patricia and Ka...

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 Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn! Give us feedback Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget ...

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? Schedule some time with us! Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn! Give us feedback Sign up to never m...

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 Spotify Want to chat? Schedule some time with us! Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn! Give us feedbac...

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 Resources: Research Article: Tang et al. (2023) Read more about Nature Exposure Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts ...

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 Podcasts Listen on Spotify Want to chat? Schedule some time with us! Follow Patricia and Katina on Linke...

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 Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Want to chat? Schedule some time with us! Follow Patricia and Katina on Li...

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 chat? Schedule some time with us! Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn! Give us feedback Sign up to ne...

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 talked to Steven Rogelberg about meetings Read more about Office Housework Want More? Listen on A...

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 insomnia Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Want to chat? Schedule some time with us!...

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 al. 2023 Read more about work conditions Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Wa...

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 Resources: Research Article: Perry et al. (2022) Read more about remote breaks Read more about micro-breaks ...

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 et al. (2023) Read more about Sleep Profiles and Burnout Read more about Chronotypes Read more Sleep Su...

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 Spotify Want to chat? Schedule some time with us! Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn! Give us feedback Si...

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 chat? Schedule some time with us! Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn! Give us feedback Sign up to neve...

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 to chat? Schedule some time with us! Follow Patricia and Katina on LinkedIn! Support us and join our commu...

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 Remote Work Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Want to chat? Schedule some time with us! ...