Episodes

Everyone is concerned about aging successfully and it’s a particularly important topic in the workplace. Today, we discuss a concept called Occupational Future Time Perspective (OFTP). It’s all about how you view your future in the workplace and what that does to your well-being and your performance. Learn more on how to build a successful future at work! Links: Rudolph, Kooij, Rauvola, & Zacher (2018) Article Workr Beeing Article on OFTP The post Future Time at Work appeared first on Workr ...

We all want to be better people, but we are often unwilling to admit we have weaknesses or that we are wrong. NYU Stern professor Dr. Dolly Chugh shares research from her bestselling book “The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias” about how to address your shortcomings in order to continuously grow your inclusivity and understanding of others. Links: More information about Dr. Chugh and her work The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias Links to Dr. Chugh’s articles Dr...

Do you want to thrive at work? Thriving employees tend to be better performers, are more satisfied with their jobs, and are overall more well. Who doesn’t want that? Listen in as we discuss how to thrive and the impact of thriving! Links: Kleine, Rudolph, & Zacher (2019) Article The Workr Beeing Retreat What is Psychological Capital? How to Develop Psychological Capital Psychological Capital Podcast Episode The post Feel Alive! Thrive! appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving...

Ever get so worried at work you could literally feel your heart beating out of your chest? That’s ok for a short while, but you have to return to a more restful state eventually to maintain your wellness. Find out how the structure of your workday and the behaviors of your coworkers play a role in predicting your long-term health! Links: Baethge, Vahle-Hinz, & Rigotti (2019) Article Workr Beeing Health at Work Article The post Have a Little Heart appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of...

Today, we are joined by Emilie Aries- speaker, podcaster, founder, CEO, and author- to talk about her journey with burnout and how it led her to build her company, Bossed Up. She shares usable tips and important insights on how to shape the sustainable career and life of your choosing. Listen in to get inspired! Links: Bossed Up Website Emilie Aries LinkedIn Bossed Up Book Bossed Up Life Tracker Bossed Up Podcast Bossed Up Instagram Bossed Up Twitter Bossed Up Facebook Workr Beeing Article on ...

Unemployment can be really tough for people. It is associated with decreases in overall well-being and life satisfaction. But what can you do? We talk about research that discusses the types of jobs you should take when re-entering the workforce and some tips on how to reduce some of the negatives of unemployment. Links: Zhou, Zou, Woods, & Wu (2019) Article Workr Beeing Unemployment Article The post Get a Job! appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

The gig economy is booming. But, it can be hard for workers in gig jobs to find a structure that works for them. It can also be more difficult to connect to a broader social sphere or purpose when you’re a team of one. Learn how to maintain your health AND grow your gig, by learning some tips for staying both connected and remote all at once. Links: Petriglieri, Ashford, & Wrzesniewski (2018) Article Gig Work and Wellness Article Why Wellness is Important for Entrepreneurs Article How to Be W...

In today’s episode, we talk about recent news coming out of Finland and their new Working Hours Act. We often think about what we can do individually to improve our workplace wellness but what about taking a systems approach? How can our government support workers and their well-being? We talk about the uniqueness of Finland and what can possibly happen in the U.S. Links: BBC Article on Finland Workr Beeing Finland Article Podcast episode on retreats The post Let’s Move to Finland! appeared f...

Your time after work is precious. So how should you spend it most effectively? A new study recently highlighted some ways to spend your time off work that will help you be a driven, initiative taking person the next morning. Don’t worry, it won’t hurt your wellness either! Want to learn more? Listen in! Links: Ouyang et al. (2019) Article Workr Beeing Article on Sleep Workr Beeing Article on Recovery at Night The post Master Your Time Off Work appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of T...

While the old adage “there’s a silver lining to every cloud” may sound cliche, there is some research that supports the idea that changing the way you think about something can actually change the way you process and react to it. Learn how to reframe negative events in your life so that you can enhance your wellness, even when you’re stressed! Links: Ranney, Bruehlman-Senecal, & Ayduk (2017) Article Gratitude Article The post Had a Bad Day? Reframe It! appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Sci...

Parents often struggle transitioning back into the workplace after having children. Organizations often don’t do enough. We talked to Maggie Moore, the HR Lead at FMP Consulting, on her experience struggling with postpartum and returning to work, and her tips on how to easily and affordably support parents at work. Links: FMP Consulting Maggie Moore’s LinkedIn Page Paid Leave Article Forbes Supporting New Moms Article Parent Friendly Companies Postpartum Progress Site Postpartum Rage Articles ...

It’s our birthday! ​We can’t believe it’s been a year since we launched this show. We’ve learned, grown, and shared a lot over the past year. Today, we reflect on our first year and how much it has meant to us. Links: First Podcast Episode Our Podcast Journey The post Happy Birthday to Us! appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Email is a major way we communicate at work. It can be super efficient while also being prone to misinterpretation, rudeness, and ghosting. Did you know that the stress caused by mean or rude emails not only impacts you at work but also your partner? Listen in to learn more about how email behavior impacts you and your partner! Links: Park & Haun (2018) Article on Conservation of Resource Theory Workr Beeing Article on Crossover The post Stop The Mean Emails! appeared first on Workr Beeing | ...

Workplaces have more and more cross-cultural representation these days. But, not everyone speaks the same languages. Recent research shows that speaking a language your colleagues don’t understand might make them feel left out. Learn how to be more inclusive in the way you approach language at work! Links: Article: Fiset and Bhave (in press) Workr Beeing Inclusion Article The post Are You Speaking My Language? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Companies often want employees to be proactive in their work. They want employees that ‘think outside the box’ and come up with better and greater ways of doing things. But how does that impact well-being? Does it help or hurt the employee to be constantly looking for new ways to do work? Listen in to find out! Links: Cangiano, Parker, & Yeo (2019) Workr Beeing Proactive Article The post Is It Good To Be Proactive? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

We both love yoga and have written about some of its benefits. But we still have so much to learn about the practice! Luckily, we got the chance to talk to Vitality Wellness and Yoga At My Desk founder, Megan Nolan, in this episode and learn so much more about the importance of yoga for workplace wellness. Did you know your desk posture can make it 30% harder to take a deep, stress relieving breath? Do you know how to fix that problem? Listen in to learn more! Links: Vitality Wellness Website ...

New research has begun to question the idea that offices are set to the ideal temperature for all workers – namely, offices might be too cold for women and just right for men. While the literature is still recent and isn’t perfect, it seems that men and women might perform at their best at different temperatures. Listen to see if your office temperatures might be driving gender differences at work! Links: Chang & Kajackaite (2009) Article Equity Article Inclusion Article The post Brr…It’s Col...

Do you work in a team? Have you noticed that the way your team functions impacts your work and overall wellness? Today we discuss an intervention that helps teams function more effectively, be more innovative, AND reduce burnout in team members. Sound too good to be true? Listen in to learn more and how you can easily implement this solution! Links: Chen, Bamberger, Song & Vashdi (2018) Article Workr Beeing Team Debrief Article Workr Beeing Coworker Importance Article The post Team Debrief fo...

The World Health Organization recently updated their International Classification of Diseases. They included an updated definition of burnout as an occupational phenomenon. What does that mean? We break it down and let you know why we think this is an exciting move on WHO’s part! Links: WHO Press Release on Burnout NPR Article Workr Beeing Article The post WHO’s Burnout appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Let’s face it – we aren’t parents, so we don’t have personal experience with balancing having children and having a life. The good news is – we know really smart people who do! Listen in as Dr. Karen Liebner, founder of Finding Your Momtra, tells us about the research on how to make being a working mom work for you. Learn from her personal journey, as she shares how she has been able to find her stride in her career and as a parent. Finally, fun fact: Katina and Karen went to high school togethe...

Traditionally, researchers and leaders have asked whether employees are “satisfied” or “engaged” with their job, coworkers, and organizational structure. But, is that all there is to a job? Learn about new research that shows how being able to express yourself, growing as a person, making an impact, living the life that works for you AND your family, and whether your job makes your life better, is what matters even more. There is more to work than the nuts and bolts – how does your job make your...

Pregnancy can be an exciting but also challenging time for women. Unfortunately, work can sometimes complicate things and make it harder. Today, we talk about some research about the problems with unsupportive work environments and strategies some pregnant women take. Links Little, et al. (2018) Article Happy, Productive Worker Article The post Support Pregnancy at Work! appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

How do you drive a culture that is dynamic and purposeful? How do you engage all employees, regardless of generation, in their jobs and the organization overall? Learn more about how to solve these problems, with the founder of SparkVision, MaryBeth Hyland. Links: SparkVision Website Linkedin The post Driving Meaningful Culture with MaryBeth Hyland appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Today we’d love for you to meet an inspiring lady, Serena Johnson, who took finding her calling to the next level. She’s taken charge of her career and her wellness in ways that we all can learn from! Listen in as we ask her about her journey. Links: Ladies Who Do Cool Sh*t Website Ladies Who Do Cool Sh*t Podcast Serena Johnson LinkedIn Finding Your Calling Workr Beeing Article The post Lady Who Does Cool Sh*t with Serena Johnson appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workpl...