Episodes

Did you know that resilience can be trained? It can! But, it takes a unique approach to do it the right way. Learn how to train your team to be more resilient – including a top tip for leaders that really makes training stick! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Kho et al., 2022 Read more about Training for Resilience Read more about Psychological Capital Listen to our Psychological Capital episode Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Want to chat? Schedule ...

Unfortunately, bullying happens in the workplace and can have major negative impacts on the bullied employees. Luckily, new research finds that coworker support can help mitigate the problems caused bullying. We dive in and talk about the findings and how to implement them on the job. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Trépanier et al. (2023) Read more about Support and Bullying Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Want to chat? Schedule some time with us! ...

You’ve probably heard that being humble is a good thing. But, is it always good to be humble toward everyone? Find out the pros and cons of being humble at work in this new episode. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Lehmann et al., (2023) Read more about Humility and Relationships 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 community! Give us feedba...

We had a great time at SIOP 2023, the conference run by the Society of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. It’s always a great time and a great learning experience to get together with others in our field. Luckily, you can also learn from our experience! We share the trends from the field, what we learned, and some fun things we did! Research and Additional Resources: Read more about SIOP 2023 Learn more about SIOP Listen to our podcast with Waterbear Planet Listen to our podcast on nursing ...

Are you struggling with your sleep? Have you considered how your interactions at work might impact your sleep? We discuss new research that highlights how speaking up can hurt your sleep and what you can do to help create a culture where speaking up is positive! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Heydarifard & Krasikova (2023) Read more about Sleep and Speaking Up Read more about Sleep Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Follow Patricia and Katina on Linke...

Looking for jobs can be super stressful. It takes a lot of time and facing rejections is always hard. Plus, your future feels a little less stable and uncertain as you job hunt. Thus, it’s crucial for job seekers to focus on recovery from the search. And, new research highlights how recovery can help job seekers be more successful! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: MacGowan, et al. 2022 Read more about Recovery Helping Job Seekers Read more about Recovery Tactics Want More?...

Feeling a part of a community is a great way to boost well-being. Luckily, there is an easy way to quickly build community at work. Want to know how? Listen to learn more! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Livne-Tarandach & Jazaieri Article Read more about Community Join our community! Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Support us and join our community! Give us feedback Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget to subscribe and rate our s...

Have you noticed that you are more focused or energetic during certain parts of the day? What can you do to maintain the right amount of energy at work? We breakdown recent research on circadian rhythms, sleep, workload, and autonomy and how it ties into using your energy effectively. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Weigelmann, Volker, & Sonnentag, 2023 Read more about Maintaining Energy Read more about Chronotypes and Circadian Rhythm Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts...

Communicating with people who are important to you might be fun – but did you also know that it can decrease your stress? Learn how to engage in communication that is both meaningful and good for your well-being. Even one of these conversations a day can help and decrease stress! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Hall et al (2023) Read more about Communication and Stress Want More? Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Support us and join our community! Give us feedba...

You’ve likely heard of about growth mindset and how it can help you be more successful in your career. But, you probably haven’t heard about dual growth mindset! We discuss new research that adds on to the original concept in a way that can help you improve your happiness. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Berg, et al. 2023 Read more about Dual Growth Mindset For Happiness At Work Want More? Support us and join our community! Give us feedback Sign up to never miss a Workr ...

More and more, companies are offering policies to cover egg freezing for employees at work. But, these policies can come with unintended consequences. Want the perks but not the drawbacks? Learn how to properly position these policies in this episode. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Flynn & Leslie (2023) Read more about Egg Freezing Policies Want More? Support us and join our community! Give us feedback Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget to subscrib...

Do you want to be more productive but you aren’t sure how to find the time? Sometimes, it can really feel like you have no time to do the things you want to do. Luckily, we had a great conversation with Brian Nelson-Palmer, the creator of Productivity Gladiator, to learn how to build the life you want. We learned a lot about how to prioritize our time effectively and how to know when to say “no”! If you want to be more productive this year, we highly recommend listening to this discussion! Rese...

Ever wonder if social class matters for getting a job? It does – being from a lower social class can make it harder to find work. But, why is that the case and what can be done about it? We discuss new research and some ideas on how to overcome this issue. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: DeOrtentiis, Iddekinge, & Wanberg (2022) article Read more about Why Social Class Matters In Finding A Job Want More? Support us and join our community! Give us feedback Sign up to never...

Do you know when the best time for you to workout is? When should you be physically active? Have you ever thought about the importance of timing your activity around your work? Research shows that being active at certain times of the day may have different effects on different people. And the intensity of the activity matters too! We discuss new research on how to time when to be active for you! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: ten Brummelhuis, Calderwood, Rosen, & Gabriel ...

Have you ever wanted to work for a company that does good for society? It can often feel like businesses have to pick between putting good into the community or doing well financially. We chat with Nick Bayer, CEO and Founder of Saxbys – a leader of a company that proves both can work together! Nick shares how Saxbys has made a huge impact supporting people and communities while serving amazing coffee! There’s a lot we can all learn from his business model. Research and Additional Resources: F...

Has perfectionism interfered with your work? Have you worked with team members that struggle with challenges caused by perfectionism? Luckily, recent research helps us unpack perfectionism and what can cause it to become problematic for your wellness. We break down this research and tips on how you can help prevent team members falling victim to perfectionism. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Mohr, Venz, & Sonnentag (2022) Read more about Perfectionism at Work Want More? Su...

Hitting that slump at work can be a challenge. But, not everyone hits their slump as the day goes on. Some people are early birds and others are night owls, while still others are in between. If you don’t know already how your chronotype affects your leadership, or your team members, this episode is for you. Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Volk et al. article on chronotypes and leadership Read more about chronotypes and leadership Read more about leadership and self-care W...

Changing jobs can be fun and exciting! However, it can also be a hit to your wellness. New research confirms that job changes are actually really hard. Take care of yourself and learn more about the impact of a job change! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Sons & Niessen (2022) on Job Change Read more about how changing jobs impacts your wellness Read more about the impact of unemployment Want More? Support us and join our community! Give us feedback Sign up to never miss a ...

Have you ever struggled with a leader liking other team members more than you? Or have you been a leader that’s had a hard time not picking favorites? We chat with Dr. Keaton Fletcher about his work on leader relationships and their impact on employee wellness. Research and Additional Resources: Follow Dr. Keaton Fletcher on Twitter Dr. Fletcher’s Article Dr. Fletcher’s podcast and substack, Healthy Work Follow Healthy Work on Twitter About Dr. Fletcher’s work on Top Ten Work Trends Read more a...

Have you heard of quiet quitting? Why are we still coming up with new terms for finding proper work-life balance? Instead, we should all focus on how to make more sustainable workplaces. We discuss new research that shares some important takeaways on how to create workplaces that are productive AND good for your health! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Roczniewska, et al. (2022) on Sustainable Employment Read more about sustainable employment Read more about crafting sustain...

Are you only as old as you think you are? New research suggests that your beliefs about your age may matter more than you think. Find out how you can continue to embrace the career you love as you near retirement age! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Weiss et al. article on attitudes about age Read more about age at work Want More? Join our community! Give us feedback Sign up to never miss a Workr Beeing update Don’t forget to subscribe and rate our show! The post Is Age O...

Have you ever struggled building trust with your colleagues? Is it even harder when you come from different cultures? Luckily, Dr. Tyree Mitchell has some answers on how to build trust globally. Based on research highlighted in his book, Searching for Trust in the Global Economy, we discuss the importance of building trust cross-culturally and how it can help you thrive! Research and Additional Resources: Follow Dr. Tyree Mitchell on Twitter Searching for Trust in the Global Economy Book HBR A...

Resilience is the ability to bounce back after experiencing challenges or hardships. But, did you know that there are multiple types of resilience? Learn what the types of resilience are, so you can understand your and others’ strengths and opportunities! Research and Additional Resources: Research Article: Raetze e al., conceptual review of resilience Read more about Three Types of Resilience: Which One Characterizes You? Read about Psychological Capital Want More? Join our community! Give us...

Have you ever felt like you couldn’t stop thinking about work? Like you weren’t fully engaged in the conversations you were having with your family? Or couldn’t fall asleep because you were thinking about what you had to do the next day? These are signs that you struggled with detaching from work. Recent research highlights the interventions companies can provide that will help you and your teams disconnect. We also share the key content areas to focus on even if you aren’t getting training from...