Episodes

It might seem nice to help your coworkers when they are pregnant – and it can be! But, some help may be more harmful than you think. Learn how to tell if your help is what your pregnant coworkers really need! Links: Jones, Clair, King, Humberd, & Arena (2020) Article Workr Beeing Pregnancy and Help Article Podcast Episode on Nursing with Dr. Gabriel Workr Beeing Pregnancy Support Article The post Is Your Helping Hurting Pregnant Coworkers? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriv...

We know that Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors are important for employees’ well-being and work-life balance. But do employees and supervisors agree about how supportive the supervisor is? And does it matter? Listen in to this episode to find out! Links: Marescaux, Rofcanin, Las Heras, Ilies, & Bosch (2020) Article Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors Workr Beeing Article The post Do You See Support? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Many workers are now remote for the indefinite future. But, working from home can create some unique challenges for work and life. How do you create balance when your home is your office? Learn some tips from brand new research in this episode! Links: Vaziri, Casper, Wayne, & Matthews (2020) Article Work-Life Balance and Remote Work Remote Work Article The post Working Remotely Wreaking Havoc on Your Work-Life? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

A recent executive order was released that denounces the divisiveness of diversity and inclusion training. However, there’s a lot of misleading information within the order that we break down in this episode of the podcast. It’s a different format than most of our episodes but we thought this issue was too important to not address! Listen in to learn more about D&I training and it’s importance! Links: Full Executive Order Workr Beeing Article on the Executive Order Workr Beeing Article on Dive...

Unfortunately, many of us will experience being left out at work at some point in our careers. But, when you’re left out, sometimes it can motivate you to try to get back into the crowd. This can take a lot of effort. How can you avoid getting burnt out trying to win people back over? This episode can help! Links: Xu, Huang, & Robinson (2015) Article Workr Beeing Article on Ostracism More on the impact of ostracism at work from our blog The post Left Out and Wanting Back In appeared first on...

What types of leaders are handling the COVID-19 crisis better? Some recent research suggests that women leaders are more effective in leading governments through the current situation. Want to learn more? Listen in as we break down this preliminary study on women leaders and COVID-19. Links: Sergent & Stajkovic (2020) Workr Beeing Women Leaders and COVID-19 Article Workr Beeing Leading in a Crisis Article The post Who is Leading Through COVID-19 Successfully? appeared first on Workr Beeing | ...

When you see injustice at work, what do you do? Standing up for others can be harder than it sounds. But, when done well, courageous acts that oppose injustice at work can make a positive impact for minority groups. Learn how you can up your courage quotient in our new episode! Links: Thoroughgood, Sawyer, & Webster (2020) Article Thoroughgood, Sawyer, & Webster (2020) Harvard BusinessReview Article Workr Beeing Courage Article The post Do You Have the Courage to Combat Bias at Work? appear...

Have you heard of sleep leadership? Did you know a leader can impact the quality of their employees’ sleep? Listen in as we dive into a new study on sleep leadership and the behaviors that lead to better sleep! Links: Sianoja, Crain, Hammer, Bodner, Brockwood, LoPresti, & Shea (2020) Workr Beeing Leaders and Sleep Article Workr Beeing Don’t Be Afraid to Sleep Article Workr Beeing Sleep and Productivity Article Workr Beeing Dream On Episode Workr Beeing Bad Sleep Episode Workr Beeing Activity T...

It seems like common sense that leaders should generally try to be pleasant toward their followers. However, a certain amount of negative emotions in trying times might be motivating. When is it ok to be mad? Listen to this episode to learn! Links: Staw, DeCelles, & de Goey (2019) Article Workr Beeing Anger at Work Article Join Our Hive The post When Being Mad Does Good appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Did you know your work can be killing you? You spend so much time at work so, of course, it has a large impact on your health and happiness. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to try and make your life longer and happier. Listen in to hear more about how to increase your longevity! Links: Gonzalez-Mule & Cockburn (2020) Workr Beeing Article: Death from Overwork Workr Beeing Health Article Dying for a Paycheck Book Review The post Don’t Let Your Work Kill You! appeared first on Workr B...

There are so many health risks when you have a high stress job. Sometimes it can be tough to manage your work and your wellbeing. A coach can help! What is coaching and would you benefit from having a coach to support you? Find out in this episode! Links: McGonagle at al. (2020) Article Workr Beeing Coaching Article Workr Beeing Stress Article Join Our Hive! The post To Improve Your Health, Get a Coach appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

We were so lucky to have Sevelyn Crosby and Blake Beckmann join us to talk about their book, “My Mommy is an Organizational Psychologist”. Sevelyn is the author and Blake is the illustrator of this wonderful story that explains the field of Organizational Psychology. During our conversation, Sevelyn and Blake share why the book is necessary, how diversity and inclusion is featured in the book, and how they maintained their wellness during the book writing journey. Did we mention that they wrote ...

Are you in a partnered relationship? Qualities of your relationship can impact whether or not you are able to bounce back from challenges at work. What are those qualities and is your relationship helping or harming your work resilience and commitment? Learn more in this episode! Links: Beckman & Stanko article Workr Beeing Article on Resilient Couples Workr Beeing Courses Join Our Hive The post It Takes Two to be Resilient! appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces...

Our energy fluctuates throughout the work day. We know you’ve all felt that midday slump! What if we told you that there’s a way to help improve your energy at work? We aren’t here to promote caffeinated beverages. Instead, listen in to today’s episode to learn about how need satisfaction at work can boost wellness! Links: Van Hoof & De Pater (2019) Energy and Needs Article Mindfulness App Article Workr Beeing Courses The post Need Energy? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriv...

Many people think that those who speak up at work are different from those who hold things in. But, research shows that the same people who hold things in can also be those who speak up. Are you speaking up or holding it in – or both? What’s the impact of either? Find out in this episode! Links: Sherf, Parke, & Isaakyan article Workr Beeing Voice Article Join Our Hive Please note: We are taking a 2 week vacation. It’s the perfect time to catch up on old episodes! See you in 2 weeks! The pos...

We love talking about taking breaks. Taking breaks is so important for your overall well-being. Research has long supported that disconnecting from work during the day is beneficial to employees. Breaks are even legally mandated! But what about micro-breaks? Today, we talk about great new research on how impactful these little breaks can be! Links: Bennett, Gabriel, & Calderwood (2020) Article Dr. Allie Gabriel’s Interview Workr Beeing Courses The post Magic Teeny, Tiny Breaks appeared first...

Nature is all around us – but are we really listening? Learn from Sharon Unis, the founder and CEO of Waterbear Planet, about the importance of immersing yourself in nature. Enhance your wellness by hearing about how the beauty of nature can make you feel more energized and alive. Links: Waterbear Planet’s Website Waterbear x Workr Beeing Nature Article The post Be One with Nature with Waterbear Planet appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

It’s not like it sounds. You can’t force yourself to be well. However, perceived control is very important for your well-being. In other words, if you think you have control over your situations, projects, or tasks at work, you will be more well! Get the scoop and some tips too in today’s episode! Links: Gabriel, Erickson, Diefendorff, & Krantz (2020) Article Workr Beeing Article on Perceived Control Episode Featuring Dr. Allison Gabriel Join Our Hive Workr Beeing Courses The post Control Yo...

We have all been watching leaders around the world deal with the COVID-19 crisis. But, what emotions are most effective to convey during a challenging time? Learn how to lead so that others feel you are being effective in this episode. Links: Madera & Smith (2009) Article Workr Beeing Article on Crisis Leadership Workr Beeing Leading for Wellness Join Our Hive The post Leading in a Crisis? Don’t Get Mad, Get Responsible appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Fitness trackers are very popular to help people track their activity and health. But, what happens when a company decides to give employees trackers to promote wellness? Does it actually have an impact on burnout and workplace wellness? Listen in to find out! Links: Lennefer, Looper, Wiedemann, Hess, & Hoppe (2020) Workr Beeing Activity Tracker Article Workr Beeing Courses Join Our Hive! The post The Fitness Tracker Myth appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

So many jobs, especially now, are riddled with ongoing, distressing situations. It might seem logical to separate yourself from the distress and emotion, to survive under these circumstances. But, the truth might surprise you! If you’re in healthcare, social services, or a non-profit, this episode is for you. Links: Kahn (2019) Article Workr Beeing Distress Article Workr Beeing Coworker Support Article The Hive Facebook Group The post Distressed? Don’t Hide Your Feelings appeared first on Wo...

It makes sense that trust would make teams better. But, how does it play a role in virtual work? If you’re working virtually, find out how trust makes a difference in your team’s effectiveness – and what you can do to build it! Links: Breuer, Huffmeier, & Hertel (2016) Article Workr Beeing Trust in Virtual Teams Article The post Trust Matters in Virtual Teams appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Safety is incredibly important at work, especially right now with this COVID-19 crisis. Employees that are still physically going into work need to be focused on safety for themselves, their team members, and their customers. But how can you ensure team members focus on safety? Don’t be an abusive leader! Listen in to learn more! Links: Yang, Zheng, Liu, Lu, & Schaubroek (2020) Article Workr Beeing Article on Safety and Abusive Leaders Join our hive! Workr Beeing Hive Facebook Group The post ...

A lot of employers might think that having a side hustle only distracts you from your main job. But, what if your side hustle actually made you more engaged with your job overall? Calling all entrepreneurs! Learn more about the impact of your side hustle in this episode. Links: Sessions, Nahrgang, Vaulont, Williams, & Bartels (2020) Article Workr Beeing Side Hustle Article Workr Beeing Gig Worker Article Workr Beeing Entrepreneurship Article Join Our Hive! The post Got a Hustle? Don’t Push i...