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

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


Latest Episodes

Announcement: Updated Podcast Coming Soon
December 05, 2024

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?
November 16, 2024

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?
October 31, 2024

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?
October 17, 2024

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
October 04, 2024

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!
September 19, 2024

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?
July 10, 2024

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?
June 27, 2024

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
June 13, 2024

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
May 30, 2024

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