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Thriving at Work with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer

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Odds are you’re thinking about workplace wellness wrong. Organizational psychologists and workplace experts Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer redefine workplace wellness to help you thrive at work. Based in cutting-edge research, they share decades worth of expertise to help you and your business reach maximum potential through surprisingly simple best practices. Each episode offers practical tips that everyone – from executives to entry-level employees – can apply on the job right away. Patricia and Katina will forever change the way you approach thriving at work.

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United States

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Odds are you’re thinking about workplace wellness wrong. Organizational psychologists and workplace experts Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer redefine workplace wellness to help you thrive at work. Based in cutting-edge research, they share decades worth of expertise to help you and your business reach maximum potential through surprisingly simple best practices. Each episode offers practical tips that everyone – from executives to entry-level employees – can apply on the job right away. Patricia and Katina will forever change the way you approach thriving at work.

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@workrbeeing

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English

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8054046572


Episodes

How Toxic Air Creates Toxic Leaders

3/7/2024
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 […] The post How Toxic Air Creates Toxic Leaders appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:31:58

How to be Happy and Healthy in Retirement

2/22/2024
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 […] The post How to be Happy and Healthy in Retirement appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:36:31

Why Are You Drowsy?

2/8/2024
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 […] The post Why Are You Drowsy? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:32:46

Are You Recovering from Work the Right Way?

1/29/2024
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 […] The post Are You Recovering from Work the Right Way? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:35:56

How Nature Helps Workplace Wellness

1/11/2024
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 […] The post How Nature Helps Workplace Wellness appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:31:40

Why Workload Isn’t About How Much Work You Do

11/30/2023
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 […] The post Why Workload Isn’t About How Much Work You Do appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:26:27

Why to Break Up with Meeting Time

11/16/2023
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 […] The post Why to Break Up with Meeting Time appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:27:01

Be More Humane!

11/3/2023
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 […] The post Be More Humane! appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:34:41

How to Help Mid-Level Leaders

10/19/2023
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 […] The post How to Help Mid-Level Leaders appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:38:14

How to Avoid Insomnia

10/5/2023
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: […] The post How to Avoid Insomnia appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:30:08

Why Changing Work Conditions Matter

9/22/2023
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 […] The post Why Changing Work Conditions Matter appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:36:43

How To Take Good Breaks While Remote

9/7/2023
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 […] The post How To Take Good Breaks While Remote appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:31:13

How Your Sleep Profile Impacts Burnout

8/24/2023
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 […] The post How Your Sleep Profile Impacts Burnout appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:29:58

Why Leader Recovery Should Be a Top Priority

8/10/2023
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: Want More? The post Why Leader Recovery Should Be a Top Priority appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:30:55

How Well is America at Work?

7/26/2023
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: Want More? The post How Well is America at Work? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:36:42

Is Trauma at Work Taking a Toll?

7/13/2023
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: Want More? The post Is Trauma at Work Taking a Toll? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:38:25

Stop Micro-Managing Remote Employees

6/29/2023
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: Want More? The post Stop Micro-Managing Remote Employees appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:35:34

Training Tips to Improve Resilience at Work

6/15/2023
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: Want More? The post Training Tips to Improve Resilience at Work appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:35:55

How Support Helps Bullied Employees

6/1/2023
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: Want More? The post How Support Helps Bullied Employees appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:35:06

Should You Act Humbly in Work Relationships?

5/18/2023
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: Want More? The post Should You Act Humbly in Work Relationships? appeared first on Workr Beeing | The Science Of Thriving Workplaces.

Duration:00:30:27