Leading for Wellness with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer

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 […]

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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 […]

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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: [email protected] Contact us! […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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