Occupational Stress series
A brief series I made in 2014 on the nature of work stress and how to manage it.
What is MIND ON THE JOB?
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…
Terrific teamwork: Designing, coaching & assessing teams
Mind on the Job episode 06 is about Designing & coaching terrific teams! When a group of people get together under the right conditions, they can make a successful team — one whose collective capability is greater than the sum of its parts. But not all teams are effective, and some are downright dysfunctional. So why…
Organisational culture & climate: What they are, why they matter, & how they change.
Mind on the Job episode 05: Organisational Culture & Climate! When people work in social groupings, like organisations, they tend to develop a shared set of perceptions, attitudes, and values. These can be reinforced through systems, behaviours, and personnel selection until you have measurable phenomena that we call organisational culture (and it’s more easily measured…
Psychology Insights into Effective Job Selection — Mind On The Job
Mind on the Job episode 04: Assessment for Selection! People are an organisation’s greatest asset, and from time to time, an organisation needs new people. But when a bunch of candidates apply for the one job, how do we work out who is the best person for the job? What are the limitations of traditional…
What Causes Burnout & What Can We Do To Prevent It?
Mind on the Job episode 3 — #Burnout & #Wellbeing! Work can sometimes be stressful, but if it gets too bad or goes on for too long, people can burn out. But what does that look like? How would you know if you’re at risk of burning out? What causes burnout, and what should organisations be…
What Causes Workplace #Bullying — & How Do We Discourage It? Mind On The Job
Mind on the Job Episode 2 — Workplace Bullying! It’s a menace, it causes huge problems, and it happens in more workplaces than you’d think. So if someone is treating you badly at work, why is that happening, and what steps should be taken? In this episode, Ben chats to organisational psychology experts Associate Professor Michelle…
Mind On The Job podcast available through iTunes
Success! Episode 1 is now available through iTunes — now’s your chance to subscribe to this podcast about applications of psychology in the workplace. It’s also available through SoundCloud and Pocket Cast!
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First podcast episode is up!
It’s here! The first episode of Mind on the Job! This short episode introduces your host (@drbensearle) explains what organisational psychology (also called I/O Psychology) is all about, and outlines the reasons why knowing about it can help you strive for workplace excellence. It should be of interest to: Follow the podcast on Twitter: @mindonthejob Follow the…