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Mind on the Job series 2 has begun!
Our #iopsychology podcast will this season focus on psychosocial health & safety. Before each expert interview, we provide a mini-episode to explain core concepts. Our first mini-sode is an introduction to the concept of work design -- now available as a video!
Our #iopsychology podcast will this season focus on psychosocial health & safety. Before each expert interview, we provide a mini-episode to explain core concepts. Our first mini-sode is an introduction to the concept of work design -- now available as a video!
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We need to identify burnout earlier!
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
Read Before Burning #06: Early Warning Signs
Welcome to Read Before Burning, a monthly newsletter by Dr Ben J. Searle. Come here for simple but informative coverage of burnout-related concepts, research findings, and actionable advice – all f…
mindonthejob.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We need to identify burnout earlier!
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
We need to identify burnout earlier!
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
Read Before Burning #06: Early Warning Signs
Welcome to Read Before Burning, a monthly newsletter by Dr Ben J. Searle. Come here for simple but informative coverage of burnout-related concepts, research findings, and actionable advice – all f…
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November 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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#Recovember Day 22: Schedule time to do a thing you keep avoiding.
Do you have tasks that you've been avoiding? Have you been feeling ashamed about avoiding them?
Today we're going to work on self-forgiveness. 1/5
#selfforgiveness #procrastination #Shame
Do you have tasks that you've been avoiding? Have you been feeling ashamed about avoiding them?
Today we're going to work on self-forgiveness. 1/5
#selfforgiveness #procrastination #Shame
November 23, 2025 at 2:09 AM
#Recovember Day 22: Schedule time to do a thing you keep avoiding.
Do you have tasks that you've been avoiding? Have you been feeling ashamed about avoiding them?
Today we're going to work on self-forgiveness. 1/5
#selfforgiveness #procrastination #Shame
Do you have tasks that you've been avoiding? Have you been feeling ashamed about avoiding them?
Today we're going to work on self-forgiveness. 1/5
#selfforgiveness #procrastination #Shame
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On #recovember Day 5 I wrote about gratitude, and on Day 13 I wrote about kindness. Today (Day 21) I'm encouraging you to spend at least 5 min chatting about someone who helped you.
Gratitude reflection diaries are beneficial. But why keep these reflections to yourself?
#gratitude #psychology
Gratitude reflection diaries are beneficial. But why keep these reflections to yourself?
#gratitude #psychology
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
On #recovember Day 5 I wrote about gratitude, and on Day 13 I wrote about kindness. Today (Day 21) I'm encouraging you to spend at least 5 min chatting about someone who helped you.
Gratitude reflection diaries are beneficial. But why keep these reflections to yourself?
#gratitude #psychology
Gratitude reflection diaries are beneficial. But why keep these reflections to yourself?
#gratitude #psychology
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It's been over a year since Australia's Right to Disconnect laws came into effect.
Today I joined Fiona Macdonald (Centre for Future Work) to chat with ABC Life Matters host Tegan Taylor about the impact of RtD laws and the challenges that still remain.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Today I joined Fiona Macdonald (Centre for Future Work) to chat with ABC Life Matters host Tegan Taylor about the impact of RtD laws and the challenges that still remain.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
More than a year on - have right to disconnect laws made a difference? - ABC listen
What's your average workday look like?
Do you come in right at your designated time and leave exactly when the clock strikes knock off?
Chances are, you mean to, but the average Australian worker do...
www.abc.net.au
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
It's been over a year since Australia's Right to Disconnect laws came into effect.
Today I joined Fiona Macdonald (Centre for Future Work) to chat with ABC Life Matters host Tegan Taylor about the impact of RtD laws and the challenges that still remain.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Today I joined Fiona Macdonald (Centre for Future Work) to chat with ABC Life Matters host Tegan Taylor about the impact of RtD laws and the challenges that still remain.
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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We’re halfway through #Recovember!
Back on Day 7 I wrote about the value of taking a realistic look at the work demands you were finding most stressful. Today, take your list of stressful work demands and sort each into one or more of three categories. 1/7
#stress #iopsychology #stressmanagement
Back on Day 7 I wrote about the value of taking a realistic look at the work demands you were finding most stressful. Today, take your list of stressful work demands and sort each into one or more of three categories. 1/7
#stress #iopsychology #stressmanagement
#Recovember Day 7: List 5+ stressful work demands
Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
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Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 15, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We’re halfway through #Recovember!
Back on Day 7 I wrote about the value of taking a realistic look at the work demands you were finding most stressful. Today, take your list of stressful work demands and sort each into one or more of three categories. 1/7
#stress #iopsychology #stressmanagement
Back on Day 7 I wrote about the value of taking a realistic look at the work demands you were finding most stressful. Today, take your list of stressful work demands and sort each into one or more of three categories. 1/7
#stress #iopsychology #stressmanagement
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#Recovember Day 13: List 3 people who have shown you kindness.
November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
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November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
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November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
#Recovember Day 13: List 3 people who have shown you kindness.
November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
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November 13 is World Kindness Day, so I have (kindly?) two kindness-based challenges for you today. 1/5
#kindness #psychology #wellbeing #gratitude
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#Recovember Day 6: Record the next steps for incomplete tasks.
Do you ever get so involved in your work that, while off-duty, you keep thinking about incomplete tasks? If so, I have a great hack for you: a little post-work planning can help you to switch off. 1/4
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Do you ever get so involved in your work that, while off-duty, you keep thinking about incomplete tasks? If so, I have a great hack for you: a little post-work planning can help you to switch off. 1/4
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
#Recovember Day 6: Record the next steps for incomplete tasks.
Do you ever get so involved in your work that, while off-duty, you keep thinking about incomplete tasks? If so, I have a great hack for you: a little post-work planning can help you to switch off. 1/4
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Do you ever get so involved in your work that, while off-duty, you keep thinking about incomplete tasks? If so, I have a great hack for you: a little post-work planning can help you to switch off. 1/4
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#Recovember Day 8: Get some exercise.
This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
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This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
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November 9, 2025 at 1:35 AM
#Recovember Day 8: Get some exercise.
This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
This is nice and simple. Exercise appears to help us deal with stress. It makes our bodies and minds a little more resilient, and also improves our short-term responses to work stressors. So go get some exercise today! 1/2
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Don't miss this ABC Radio National conversation about the early warning signs of #burnout, featuring me and Beyond Blue's Luke Martin in conversation with the ABC's Lisa Leong.
#psychology #health #wellbeing #burnoutprevention
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
#psychology #health #wellbeing #burnoutprevention
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Are you on the path to burnout? These are the red flags... - ABC listen
New research has uncovered early warning signs of burnout that could help you get on top of it, before it goes too far. Learn strategies to identify these signs, recover from work stress and prevent b...
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November 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Don't miss this ABC Radio National conversation about the early warning signs of #burnout, featuring me and Beyond Blue's Luke Martin in conversation with the ABC's Lisa Leong.
#psychology #health #wellbeing #burnoutprevention
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
#psychology #health #wellbeing #burnoutprevention
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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#Recovember Day 7: List 5+ stressful work demands
Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
#Recovember Day 7: List 5+ stressful work demands
Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
Just a few days ago I wanted you to focus on the positive, so why would I encourage you to focus on "stressors" (things that cause you stress)? This one will take longer to explain. 1/8
#stress #burnout #iopsychology
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#Recovember Day 4: Spend 30+ min working on art, craft, or a hobby.
For many of us, resting during our downtime involves passive entertainment activities such as scrolling through social media or watching TV. There's nothing wrong with doing this occasionally... 1/4
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For many of us, resting during our downtime involves passive entertainment activities such as scrolling through social media or watching TV. There's nothing wrong with doing this occasionally... 1/4
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#RECOVEMBER
At Mind on the Job, November is #RECOVEMBER, the time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery. Researchers such as Professor Sabine S…
mindonthejob.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#Recovember Day 4: Spend 30+ min working on art, craft, or a hobby.
For many of us, resting during our downtime involves passive entertainment activities such as scrolling through social media or watching TV. There's nothing wrong with doing this occasionally... 1/4
mindonthejob.com/recovember-f...
For many of us, resting during our downtime involves passive entertainment activities such as scrolling through social media or watching TV. There's nothing wrong with doing this occasionally... 1/4
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November is #Recovember, a time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery from work demands.
To participate, share the schedule, tell us what you’ve done to boost your recovery, and include the hashtag #RECOVEMBER.
#occupationalhealth
To participate, share the schedule, tell us what you’ve done to boost your recovery, and include the hashtag #RECOVEMBER.
#occupationalhealth
October 31, 2025 at 12:57 PM
November is #Recovember, a time to talk about ways to improve wellbeing and reduce risk of burnout by improving our day-to-day recovery from work demands.
To participate, share the schedule, tell us what you’ve done to boost your recovery, and include the hashtag #RECOVEMBER.
#occupationalhealth
To participate, share the schedule, tell us what you’ve done to boost your recovery, and include the hashtag #RECOVEMBER.
#occupationalhealth
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Some #WHS interventions help protect workers by making life just a little easier each day. In this issue of READ BEFORE BURNING, I discuss ways that leaders and individuals can facilitate better day-to-day recovery from the demands of work.
#iopsychology #burnout
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/10...
#iopsychology #burnout
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Read Before Burning #05: Recommendations for Recovery
Welcome to Read Before Burning, a monthly newsletter by psychologist Dr Ben J. Searle. Come here for simple but informative coverage of burnout-related concepts, research findings, and actionable a…
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October 27, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Some #WHS interventions help protect workers by making life just a little easier each day. In this issue of READ BEFORE BURNING, I discuss ways that leaders and individuals can facilitate better day-to-day recovery from the demands of work.
#iopsychology #burnout
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/10...
#iopsychology #burnout
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This important study from the Journal of Applied Psychology shows that stress:
* lingers and builds from one day to the next, AND
* has physical as well as psychological consequences, AND
* is contagious, with parent stress affecting children.
#stress #chronicstress
* lingers and builds from one day to the next, AND
* has physical as well as psychological consequences, AND
* is contagious, with parent stress affecting children.
#stress #chronicstress
Can parents' stress cross over to their children? 🔄
New research by French and colleagues (2025) published in the Journal of Applied Psychology suggests that stress from both work and nonwork can ricochet from parents to their adolescents.
📄Full article available here: doi.org/10.1037/apl0...
New research by French and colleagues (2025) published in the Journal of Applied Psychology suggests that stress from both work and nonwork can ricochet from parents to their adolescents.
📄Full article available here: doi.org/10.1037/apl0...
October 16, 2025 at 6:41 AM
This important study from the Journal of Applied Psychology shows that stress:
* lingers and builds from one day to the next, AND
* has physical as well as psychological consequences, AND
* is contagious, with parent stress affecting children.
#stress #chronicstress
* lingers and builds from one day to the next, AND
* has physical as well as psychological consequences, AND
* is contagious, with parent stress affecting children.
#stress #chronicstress
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It's #worldmentalhealthday2025 (10.10.25)
A great day to ask about what your organisation is doing to integrate different approaches to supporting employee mental health -- and to push forward on whatever is the next top priority!
#mentalhealth #safety #wellbeing #leadership
A great day to ask about what your organisation is doing to integrate different approaches to supporting employee mental health -- and to push forward on whatever is the next top priority!
#mentalhealth #safety #wellbeing #leadership
October 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
It's #worldmentalhealthday2025 (10.10.25)
A great day to ask about what your organisation is doing to integrate different approaches to supporting employee mental health -- and to push forward on whatever is the next top priority!
#mentalhealth #safety #wellbeing #leadership
A great day to ask about what your organisation is doing to integrate different approaches to supporting employee mental health -- and to push forward on whatever is the next top priority!
#mentalhealth #safety #wellbeing #leadership
What are basic psychological needs and how do they affect motivation? This week's explainer prepares you for our interview with Prof. Marylène Gagné about self-determination at work. Find it on your preferred podcast player or at mindonthejob.com/podcasts/
#psychologyshorts #motivation
#psychologyshorts #motivation
October 2, 2025 at 12:49 AM
What are basic psychological needs and how do they affect motivation? This week's explainer prepares you for our interview with Prof. Marylène Gagné about self-determination at work. Find it on your preferred podcast player or at mindonthejob.com/podcasts/
#psychologyshorts #motivation
#psychologyshorts #motivation
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I had a great time talking to the hosts of the Psych Health and Safety podcast about how leaders can more effectively identify and manage #burnout at work.
#iopsychology #leadership #occhealthsafety #worksafety
youtu.be/he7i5rA3Mzs
#iopsychology #leadership #occhealthsafety #worksafety
youtu.be/he7i5rA3Mzs
When a burnout researcher develops burnout... with Dr Ben Searle
YouTube video by FlourishDx
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September 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
I had a great time talking to the hosts of the Psych Health and Safety podcast about how leaders can more effectively identify and manage #burnout at work.
#iopsychology #leadership #occhealthsafety #worksafety
youtu.be/he7i5rA3Mzs
#iopsychology #leadership #occhealthsafety #worksafety
youtu.be/he7i5rA3Mzs
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In Australia and many other countries, employers are responsible for taking reasonable steps to minimise psychosocial hazards. But what are "psychosocial hazards"? This week's mini-episode explains.
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For more, go to mindonthejob.com
September 5, 2025 at 3:15 AM
In Australia and many other countries, employers are responsible for taking reasonable steps to minimise psychosocial hazards. But what are "psychosocial hazards"? This week's mini-episode explains.
For more, go to mindonthejob.com
For more, go to mindonthejob.com
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How well does your organisation meet the employee's basic psychological needs?
Listen to my interview with Professor Marylène Gagné about what happens when you fail to meet those needs - and the possibilities available if you do meet them.
#iopsychology #management
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Listen to my interview with Professor Marylène Gagné about what happens when you fail to meet those needs - and the possibilities available if you do meet them.
#iopsychology #management
open.spotify.com/episode/5Kzy...
2.10: Self-determination in the Workplace
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September 26, 2025 at 7:29 AM
How well does your organisation meet the employee's basic psychological needs?
Listen to my interview with Professor Marylène Gagné about what happens when you fail to meet those needs - and the possibilities available if you do meet them.
#iopsychology #management
open.spotify.com/episode/5Kzy...
Listen to my interview with Professor Marylène Gagné about what happens when you fail to meet those needs - and the possibilities available if you do meet them.
#iopsychology #management
open.spotify.com/episode/5Kzy...
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On this day, four years ago, I walked away from my academic career because I had burned out.
Today I launched READ BEFORE BURNING, my monthly newsletter about the misunderstood condition of #burnout .
Issue 1: Core Symptoms, Confusion, & Controversies www.linkedin.com/pulse/issue-...
Today I launched READ BEFORE BURNING, my monthly newsletter about the misunderstood condition of #burnout .
Issue 1: Core Symptoms, Confusion, & Controversies www.linkedin.com/pulse/issue-...
Issue 1: Core Symptoms, Confusion, & Controversies
Welcome to Read Before Burning, a monthly newsletter offering simple but informative coverage of burnout-related concepts, research findings, and actionable advice – all firmly grounded in science. Re...
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June 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On this day, four years ago, I walked away from my academic career because I had burned out.
Today I launched READ BEFORE BURNING, my monthly newsletter about the misunderstood condition of #burnout .
Issue 1: Core Symptoms, Confusion, & Controversies www.linkedin.com/pulse/issue-...
Today I launched READ BEFORE BURNING, my monthly newsletter about the misunderstood condition of #burnout .
Issue 1: Core Symptoms, Confusion, & Controversies www.linkedin.com/pulse/issue-...
Here's the explainer video to prepare you for the interview. The video introduces the concept of "emotional labour", which in #iopsychology refers to the pressure to adjust your emotions to conform to others expectations about suitable emotional behaviour.
September 23, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Here's the explainer video to prepare you for the interview. The video introduces the concept of "emotional labour", which in #iopsychology refers to the pressure to adjust your emotions to conform to others expectations about suitable emotional behaviour.
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This week on @mindonthejob.bsky.social , I interview University of Sydney’s Professor Helena Nguyen about emotional labour and ways to manage it in the workplace. Listen via the link below (or on your podcast player of choice)
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Managing Emotional Labour with Professor Helena Nguyen
This episode is about workplace emotional labour and ways to manage it. It may help if you first listen to our mini-episode about emotional labour — or watch the video of that minisode. This …
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September 19, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This week on @mindonthejob.bsky.social , I interview University of Sydney’s Professor Helena Nguyen about emotional labour and ways to manage it in the workplace. Listen via the link below (or on your podcast player of choice)
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/09...
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/09...
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This Mind on the Job mini-episode introduces the Job Demands and Resources model, and explains how it can guide healthier work design and management.
For more resources, go to mindonthejob.com
For more resources, go to mindonthejob.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
This Mind on the Job mini-episode introduces the Job Demands and Resources model, and explains how it can guide healthier work design and management.
For more resources, go to mindonthejob.com
For more resources, go to mindonthejob.com
This Mind on the Job mini-episode introduces the Job Demands and Resources model, and explains how it can guide healthier work design and management.
For more resources, go to mindonthejob.com
For more resources, go to mindonthejob.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:59 AM
This Mind on the Job mini-episode introduces the Job Demands and Resources model, and explains how it can guide healthier work design and management.
For more resources, go to mindonthejob.com
For more resources, go to mindonthejob.com