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

Do you spend a lot of time and money on trying to increase diversity and inclusion at work? Your efforts might not pay off – depending on what you do! In this episode, you’ll learn how to make the most of your diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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It can be tough to go to the gym or take your favorite fitness class after a long, stressful day at work. You probably just want to get home and relax. But, is that the right thing to do? Should you workout after one of those days? We discuss new research that may make you want to stop at the gym before heading home!

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Many people might say that sharing personal information at work is taboo. But, recent research shows that it might be beneficial – no matter what the content. Intrigued? Listen in and learn more!

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Gossip has a complicated relationship with the workplace. Surprisingly, sometimes it can be helpful. However, new research shows that hearing gossip about your leader is particularly problematic. We discuss the impact of this type of gossip and why avoiding gossip about your boss is a good idea!

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We are so excited to announce that the writing part of the book journey is complete! We have to get through copy editing but the content is all there! We are so excited. Listen in as we discuss our book update and all that we’ve learned so far.

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Many employers believe that holding multiple jobs at once is distracting to employees and will diminish their productivity. But, recent research shows that holding multiple jobs at once might have some unexpected benefits. Should you have multiple jobs?

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You’ve likely heard that some topics are taboo at work, like religion and politics. However, we know these conversations still happen. But is that ok? New research digs into the impact of overhearing political conversations in the workplace on employee well-being. We discuss the findings and what you can do at work to make a difference!

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When it comes to revealing a potentially stigmatized identity to coworkers, there are risks. Yet, if people only focus on risks of coming out, the joys of doing so could be overlooked. In this episode, we focus on research that highlights the positive experiences that members of the LGBTQ community had after coming out at work, and encourages allies to promote the types of work environments that supports coworkers in living authentically.

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Your leader can make all the difference in how you manage work and family life. A new meta-analysis looks at all the great research on Family Supportive Supervisor Behaviors (FSSB) to understand the impact on employees and leaders. We’ve got some good news – supportive leaders have better outcomes!

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We all have needs – in work and in life. But, some of our needs run deeper. Those are human needs! We all have them and if we don’t support them, our wellbeing worsens. Is your work helping to support your needs? 

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