Episodes

Unfortunately, a lot of people mistreat their coworkers. But what if we told you, there’s an easy fix to treating others poorly? If you are struggling with poor interpersonal treatment in your workplace, research has a simple solution for you! Try being grateful to be kind. Listen in as we break down new research on how gratitude can reduce mistreatment at work! Links: Locklear, Taylor, & Ambrose (2021) Article Stop Mistreatment With Gratitude! Article Is Humility the Cure for Incivility Epi...

Bullying is a big problem in many teams. So, solutions for cutting down on bullying and incivility are important! A new solution – humility – might help you to cut down on bullying at work, and improve your team’s well-being. Learn more in this episode! Links: Chiu, Marron, and Tuckey (2021) Article Is Humility the Solution for Bullying? Article Humble Leaders Rock! Episode Bullies Aren’t Just in the Playground Episode Subscribe and share our show! The post Is Humility the Cure for Incivili...

The past year has been really rough and a lot of us are grieving a loss. Unfortunately, we know a lot of companies are not good with handling death and grief beyond simple bereavement policies. Today, we breakdown new research about how companies and leaders can get better at supporting people in grief. Listen in to learn more! Links: Gilbert, Mullen, Kelloway, Dimoff, Teed, & McPhee (2021) Article Care about Grieving Employees Article Good Grief? Episode Don’t forget to subscribe and share...

Many people have been experiencing loneliness in the workplace as they are adjusting to working remotely or recovering from economic instability. What should you do if you are lonely at work? Self-care might be the answer. Find out how to care for yourself the right way in this episode! Links: Andel, Shen, & Arvan (2021) Article How Self-Care Can Save You From Work Loneliness Article Maryana Arvan and Keaton Fletcher’s Podcast Workr Beeing YouTube Channel Subscribe and share our show! The po...

We were so lucky to be joined by Dr. Allison Gabriel and Dr. Kristen Shockley to discuss their amazing new research. We dive into why video calls can be harmful and who is most impacted. Listen in as we chat about this groundbreaking research with the researchers themselves! Links: Shockley, et al. (2021) Article on Video Call Fatigue Dr. Shockley’s LinkedIn Dr. Shockley’s Twitter Dr. Gabriel’s LinkedIn Dr. Gabriel’s Twitter BroadPath’s Website BroadPath’s Twitter BroadPath’s LinkedIn Previous...

Mothers remain primary caretakers for children around the world. Yet, when they are returning from maternity leave, they often feel anxious that their workplaces won’t support their work-life goals. Organizational support is crucial for working moms – and for whole families. Learn what organizations can do and why it’s so important! Links: Little & Masterson (2021) Article Research on pregnancy and working mother identity struggles Mother’s Re-Entering the Workforce Article Nursing at Work Ep...

Over the long weekend, Katina and I got together for some strategic planning! During our reunion, we explored Palm Springs and still managed to create a 5 year plan. Listen in to hear more about what’s coming next for Workr Beeing! Links: Workr Beeing Reunited Article Palm Springs Airbnb Katina’s GW Email: katinasawyer@gwu.edu Contact us! Subscribe and share our show! The post Reunion and Planning appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Want to improve your work-life balance? New research suggests that moving throughout the day might be the key! Listen in as we break down a study on how steps can help you find balance. Links: Calderwood, Gabriel, ten Brummelhuis, Rosen, & Rost (2021) Article Can Exercise Increase Your Work-Life Balance? Article Magic, Teeny, Tiny Breaks Episode Workr Beeing Courses Subscribe and share our show! The post Keep Moving for Work-Life Balance! appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thr...

Are you getting the help you need to take care of your kids? Do you ever lean on your parents or your partner’s parents for childcare? Check out this week’s episode to learn more about the research on whether or not grandparents can help your work-life balance! Links: Robertson & Eby (2021) Can Grandparents Improve Work-Life Balance? What Are Your Boundaries? Episode Single Ladies, Now Put Your Hands Up! Take one of our courses! Subscribe and share our show! The post Grandparents Build Balanc...

Losing a job is very stressful. But, there may be things you can do to alleviate some of that stress. So many people lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode might help you or others to cope. Learn how to maintain your well-being during times of job loss here! Links: Grandey, Sayre, & French (2021) Article Job Loss Article Recovering the Right Way Episode Master Your Time Off Episode Recovery After Work: 4 Strategies You Need to Know Article Unemployment Article Subscribe and s...

Are you a segmenter or an integrator? How do you make boundaries at work? In this episode, we break down new research that helps you understand your boundaries and how mindfulness can help work-life balance! Links: Althammer, Reis, van der Beek, Beck, & Michel (2021) Segmentation Questionnaire in Appendix Mindfulness, Balance, and Boundaries Article Mindfulness Episode Work-Life Balance Episode Subscribe and share our show! The post What Are Your Boundaries? appeared first on Workr Beeing ...

A lot of the research conducted on the benefits of working from home was based on employees who worked remotely only some of the time. We know less about what happens when employees have to work from home full time. Recent research analyzed tweets during the pandemic to see how people felt about being required to work from home. Find out what they learned in this episode! Links: Zhang, Yu, and Marin (2021) Article Requiring Remote Work Article Remote Work and Work-Life Balance Episode Telewo...

Our 40 hour work week is a relic of the past. Yet it persists and exists in most organizations today. More and more research is showing the positive impacts of a shortened work week. Today, we discuss a recent trial in Iceland that thoroughly tested the impact of working fewer hours both on productivity and well-being. Listen in to learn more! Links: June 2021 Report Autonomy Iceland Study Webpage Iceland’s Short Work Week Experiment Let’s Move to Finland Episode Don’t forget to subscribe and...

You’ve probably heard buzz around the problems with blue light. Recent research actually dug into this trend! In today’s episode, we break down a new study about blue light, sleep, and the workplace. Listen in to learn more. Links: Guarana, Barnes, & Ong (2021) Article Is Blue Light Keeping You Up at Night? Article Beat Zoom Fatigue! Episode Workr Beeing Courses Don’t forget to subscribe and share our show! The post Blue Light Woes appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving W...

How a company treats employees is crucially important for employee wellness and performance. Did you know it also impacts how customers and other stakeholders feel about the company? Listen in as we breakdown new research around the PR implications of how employees are treated. Links: Steinbach, Kautz, & Korsgaard (2021) Treatment of Employees Matters! Article Decent Work Episode Happy, Productive Worker Article Pregnancy Discrimination Episode Like the show? Subscribe and share our show t...

There are so many wellness trends and fads out there to try. It can feel overwhelming – and even stressful to keep up with it all. In this episode, WELCOA’s Director of Member Experience, Maggie Gough, discusses the dangers of an achievement-based approach to wellness. Learn how to find true wellness by connecting with yourself in this episode. Links: Learn more about Maggie! WELCOA’s mission Instagram: @magzgough Twitter: @gough_maggie Email Maggie: mgough@welcoa.org Has Achieving Balance Be...

Unfortunately, discriminating against pregnant people in the workplace is a prevalent problem. It is obviously never fun to be discriminated against. Not only does it take an emotional toll, but this type of discrimination can have health impacts on both mother and child. Listen in as we talk about new research on this topic and start advocating to stop pregnancy discrimination! Links: Hackney, Daniels, Paustian-Underdah, Perrewé, Mandeville, & Eaton (2021) Article Pregnancy Discrimination Ar...

If you’re feeling stress in your work life, it can be overwhelming. One of the ways we replenish our energy is by connecting with others. But, sometimes we need to look beyond our own social circles to find the support we need. Been reconnecting with old friends lately? Learn why in this episode! Links: Yang, Soltis, Ross, & LaBianca (2021) Article Article on Reconnecting with Old Friends Episode on Connections Subscribe, review, and share our show! The post Do You Reconnect with Old Friends...

Sometimes, taking charge or being proactive at work can reap some amazing benefits. However, there are times where it isn’t the healthiest thing to do. Today, we discuss when taking charge at work is bad for you and when you should be saying ‘no’. Links: Cangiano, Parker, & Ouyang (2021) Article Taking Charge at Work Article Is It Good to be Proactive Episode Workr Beeing Courses Subscribe, review, and share our show! The post When to be Proactive appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Scie...

When it comes to the wellness industry, things are booming. But, how can we stay focused on what matters most? With decades of experience in the wellness industry, expert Derek Bell, leader of Wellness and Strategy at Ascension Employer Solutions, discusses where wellness has been, where it’s going, and what we need to be thinking about next. Links: Derek’s Highway to Well Podcast Derek’s website Instagram: @derekbellwellness Twitter: @wellDBell Derek’s Patreon site Ted Lasso Commercial Workr ...

Do you feel exhausted after a long day of video calls? As more people started working remotely over the past year, more video calls were conducted than ever. Unfortunately, we’ve all suffered from Zoom fatigue. But, why are these calls more exhausting? And what can we do about it? Listen in as we break down new research in this area! Links: Bennett, Campion, Keeler, & Keener (2021) Workr Beeing Zoom Fatigue Article COVID-19 Health Anxiety Episode Workr Beeing Courses Burnout Episode Share, su...

You have all heard about the triple bottom line. But, how realistic is it? How might companies actually create good jobs that benefit the environment and the business? Dr. Kuklenski, an expert in sustainability at work, shares her insights with us in this episode. Links: Dr. Kuklenski’s Academic Website Dr. Kuklenski’s LInkedIn Diversity and Organizational Development by Dr. Kuklenski 3P Insights Website 3P Insights Twitter Dr. Kuklenski Twitter Contact Dr. Kuklenski via email: Jennifer@3pinsi...

Who doesn’t love taking a vacation? Yet, so many people don’t take vacations or use their PTO days. What causes employees to not take time off? What can leaders do to help? Vacation is so important for employee wellness so listen in and learn how to fix the problem! Links: Kuykendall, Craig, Stiksma, & Guarino (2021) Employee Unused Vacation Days Article Importance of Vacations Episode Don’t forget to share our show with someone who needs it! The post Why Employees Don’t Take Vacations appea...

Cultivating gratitude at work is really important. It drives teamwork and collaboration – key components of a healthy workplace! But, we don’t know much about what promotes gratitude at work…until now! In this episode, learn how being mindful can spark greater gratitude, while making you a more helpful colleague to others. Links: Sawyer, Thoroughgood, Stillwell, Duffy, Scott, & Adair (2021) Article Workr Beeing Gratitude Article Thanks Cost Nothing Episode 4 Steps to Gratitude Article Share, ...