Thriving at Work with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer
Latest Episodes
Announcement: Updated Podcast Coming Soon
We are taking a hiatus to focus on the book launch and re-launch of our podcast! Listen in to hear our update and stay tuned for all new episodes coming soon. Click to Pre-Order Our Book! Research and
Why Don’t Diversity Initiatives Work?
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, youll learn how to make the mos
Should You Workout After a Stressful Day?
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 w
Should You Share Personal Information at Work?
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! Rese
Avoid Gossip About Your Boss
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 d
Book Update!
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 bo
Should I Have Multiple Jobs?
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 som
Should You Talk Politics at Work?
Youve 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
The Upsides of Coming Out at Work
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
Why Supporting Family Life Matters
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 i