Imagine a workplace where everything just… works. No bureaucratic delays. No counter-intuitive forms or software. No communication problems. No interpersonal conflicts. No worries. Organisational psychology is the study of human thoughts, feelings and behaviours relating to the world of work, and the application of psychology methods, theories and findings to workplace improvement. It helps you…
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 episode’s guest is Professor Helena Nguyen from the University of Sydney Business School Work and Organisational Studies unit, where she is co-director…
This episode is about strategic ways to manage mental health at work. This involves monitoring workplace demands and resources, so it may help if you first listening to our mini-episode about the Job Demands—Resource model — or watch the video of that minisode. This episode’s guest knows a lot about workplace mental health management. Teegan Modderman…
This episode is about psychosocial hazards. Never heard of them? Start by listening to our mini-episode about Psychosocial Hazards — or watch the video version. In many countries, employers are responsible for measuring and minimising physical and psychosocial hazards in the workplace. But how do we measure psychosocial hazards — and what are the challenges we…
This episode is about work design. Never heard of it? Start by listening to our mini-episode about Work Design. When it comes to work design, we sometimes have an idea of what NOT to do — such as micromanaging, overloading, and mistreating staff. But what SHOULD we be doing? Is there a way of describing…
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 firmly grounded in science. Who am I? After earning a PhD in psychology, I spent 20 years in academia studying stress, burnout, and related issues…
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 firmly grounded in science. Who am I? After earning a PhD in psychology (UNSW), I spent 20 years as an academic studying stress and related…
I recently joined Anwar Khalil, CEO of Martian Logic, to discuss burnout in the workplace. In this video I cover: Whether you’re a manager, HR leader, or employee navigating a high-pressure role, this episode is essential listening. Learn how to prioritise wellbeing, protect your team, and create workplaces where people can do their best work—without sacrificing…
I recently joined Anwar Khalil, CEO of Martian Logic and host of their podcast, to discuss burnout in the workplace — and some of the ways leaders can put people at higher risk of burnout. In this clip, we talk about one particularly toxic mindset about success.
I recently joined the hosts of the popular writing podcast Writing about Dragons and Sh*t to discuss what burnout is, how it might present in writers, and some of the things people can do about it.
Dr Ben J. Searle discusses some confusion and controversies surrounding the core symptoms of burnout: exhaustion, detachment, and diminished self-efficacy.
