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How can we use technology and rethink our relationship with thoughts to feel less overwhelmed, lead with purpose, and create workplaces where people thrive? In this episode of the ScienceForWork podcast "Psychological Science Meets AI: Transforming Leadership and Culture with Matt Shenker," our host, Matthew Lampe, PsyD, talks with Matt Shenker to explore how the intersection of psychology and AI can help leaders build resilience, navigate complexity, and empower teams to unlock their potential. We discuss how changing the way we relate to challenges—both internal and external—can reshape well-being, leadership, and workplace culture for the better and how AI tools can play a role in creating space for clarity, focus, and connection. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eiY3QDzR Apple: https://lnkd.in/e7HNwTKc Amazon: https://lnkd.in/eXeggQad #ScienceForWork #MakeWorkBetter #Transformation #AI #OrganizationalCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing

Happy Holidays! 🎄 🎅 As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our incredible contributors, followers, partners, and supporters. Your engagement and support are greatly appreciated! 😃 This holiday season, we encourage everyone to prioritize self-care and take time to relax, recharge, and celebrate with loved ones. Burnout is an all-too-common challenge, especially at the end of a busy year. We recently shared insights on this important topic in an article titled “Burning the Midnight Oil is not Burning Out: The Real Link Between Burnout and Job Performance” on our website. 📄 In case you missed it or for a refresh on the research, here is the link to the article from our website: https://lnkd.in/diM3M3mG We are proud of the work we accomplished in 2024, and we’re excited for what the new year will bring. Cheers to new topics and research in 2025! 🥂 🎊 🎆 Let us know in the comments below if your organization is closing for the holidays or if you are taking extra time off! #HappyHolidays #Makeworkbetter #Wellbeing #ScienceForWork

Are you using all the tools in your evidence-based toolbox? 🛠️ On the latest episode of the ScienceForWork podcast, our host, Matthew Lampe, PsyD, chats with Rob Briner about why scientific evidence alone isn’t enough to solve complex organizational challenges. Rob shares practical strategies for integrating multiple sources of evidence and the common mistakes we make when trying to be evidence-based. Discover how to ask better questions, navigate conflicting data, and make more informed decisions that can truly #MakeWorkBetter. 🌟 🎧 Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g_ujjeZv Apple: https://lnkd.in/gXEG_y8g What’s your take on the role of evidence in decision-making? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #ScienceForWork #MakeWorkBetter #EvidenceBasedPractice #OrganizationalPsychology #HRManagement

⚗😁🔎 #MakeWorkBetter with #ScienceForWork ⚗😁🔎 In case you missed it last week, a brand new ScienceForWork article for you: What sets us apart is more than just fingerprints: A person-centered and resource-based approach to work-life balance Written by Gamze Ipek Edited by Bilal Alperen Ergun and Klei Hoxha Work-life balance looks different for everyone—some prefer clear lines, while others embrace blending work and home life. But did you know that managing this balance isn’t just about “having flexibility”? Controlling your resources and avoiding “loss spirals.” are also quite important. In ScienceForWork’s latest article, we explore: -How resource conservation keeps balance sustainable. - How imbalance perpetuates itself and becomes a loss spiral. - Why control and boundary management are key for sustainable balance. -Unique boundary profiles, such as "Work Warriors" and "Fusion Lovers". - Finally, some practical recommendations for employees and managers to follow. Ready to rethink work-life balance on your terms? Read on to discover a resource-based perspective and check what balance style or styles might suit you best. 📑 To access the article: https://lnkd.in/drywAtVV 📚 Take a peek at the Sources: Kossek, Ellen & Ruderman, Marian & Braddy, Phillip & Hannum, Kelly. (2012). Work–nonwork boundary management profiles: A person-centered approach. Journal of Vocational Behavior. 81. 112–128. 10.1016/j.jvb.2012.04.003. Liao, E. Y., Lau, V. P., Hui, R. T.-y., & Kong, K. H. (2019). A resource-based perspective on work–family conflict: Meta-analytical findings. The Career Development International, 24(1), 37–73. https://lnkd.in/d33bduuk Nohe, Christoph & Meier, Laurenz & Sonntag, Karlheinz & Michel, Alexandra. (2014). The Chicken or the Egg? A Meta-Analysis of Panel Studies of the Relationship Between Work-Family Conflict and Strain. Journal of Applied Psychology. 100. 10.1037/a0038012. #WorkLifeBalance #ScienceForWork #Leadership #EmployeeWellbeing #Boundaries #WorkFamilyConflict #Coaching #Wellbeing #Flexiblework #PeopleandCulture #HR #WorkLife

"We can’t base decisions on assumptions when we have the data to guide us—organizations owe it to themselves to make that investment." – Vivian Woo, Ph.D. 🎙 New Episode Alert! How well are we leveraging the power of people analytics? In this week's ScienceForWork podcast, our host, Matthew Lampe, PsyD, sits down with Vivian Woo, Ph.D., to explore the untapped potential of data in transforming how we manage, engage, and lead. From transforming performance management systems to uncovering the connection between employee and customer experiences and even addressing emerging technologies like AI, Vivian shares actionable insights that challenge the status quo and redefine the role of data in making work better. 📚 Research Explored: - Concepts connecting ENPS and customer satisfaction: Explore how aligning employee and customer experiences can enhance engagement and retention. - Insights into remote vs. hybrid work performance outcomes: Learn why flexible work arrangements may not hinder performance—and could even enhance it. - Responsible AI and its implications for people analytics and DEI: Discover how ethical AI can uncover insights while avoiding unintended biases. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ghQkt3p8 Apple: https://lnkd.in/g92NCTcG iHeart: https://lnkd.in/geYqDmcT What role do you think data should play in decision-making? Share your thoughts or favorite takeaways in the comments below! 💬 #ScienceForWork #MakeWorkBetter #PeopleAnalytics #DataInformedDecisions #HRInsights #DEI #AI

⚗😁🔎 #MakeWorkBetter with #ScienceForWork ⚗😁🔎 A brand new ScienceForWork article for you: What sets us apart is more than just fingerprints: A person-centered and resource-based approach to work-life balance Written by Gamze Ipek Edited by Bilal Alperen Ergun and Klei Hoxha Work-life balance looks different for everyone—some prefer clear lines, while others embrace blending work and home life. But did you know that managing this balance isn’t just about “having flexibility”? Controlling your resources and avoiding “loss spirals.” are also quite important. In ScienceForWork’s latest article, we explore: -How resource conservation keeps balance sustainable. - How imbalance perpetuates itself and becomes a loss spiral. - Why control and boundary management are key for sustainable balance. -Unique boundary profiles, such as "Work Warriors" and "Fusion Lovers". - Finally, some practical recommendations for employees and managers to follow. Ready to rethink work-life balance on your terms? Read on to discover a resource-based perspective and check what balance style or styles might suit you best. 📑 To access the article: https://lnkd.in/drywAtVV 📚 Take a peek at the Sources: Kossek, Ellen & Ruderman, Marian & Braddy, Phillip & Hannum, Kelly. (2012). Work–nonwork boundary management profiles: A person-centered approach. Journal of Vocational Behavior. 81. 112–128. 10.1016/j.jvb.2012.04.003. Liao, E. Y., Lau, V. P., Hui, R. T.-y., & Kong, K. H. (2019). A resource-based perspective on work–family conflict: Meta-analytical findings. The Career Development International, 24(1), 37–73. https://lnkd.in/d33bduuk Nohe, Christoph & Meier, Laurenz & Sonntag, Karlheinz & Michel, Alexandra. (2014). The Chicken or the Egg? A Meta-Analysis of Panel Studies of the Relationship Between Work-Family Conflict and Strain. Journal of Applied Psychology. 100. 10.1037/a0038012. #WorkLifeBalance #ScienceForWork #Leadership #EmployeeWellbeing #Boundaries #WorkFamilyConflict #Coaching #Wellbeing #Flexiblework Center for Evidence-Based Management (CEBMa) Minerva Psychology Kinsey Knakkergaard, M.S. Lucía Caballero Casañ Ellen Ernst Kossek Eko Liao Laurenz Meier Balance HR Sare Helin Demir Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) InPractice: The EAWOP Practitioners E-Journal Society for Industrial & Organisational Psychology South Africa (SIOPSA) Canadian Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology - CSIOP/SCPIO Endüstri ve Örgüt Psikolojisi Araştırma Laboratuvarı İş Örgüt Endüstri ve Çalışma Psikologları Derneği Liz Pavese, PhD Nadine Binder, PhD (ACC, CPCC)

What does it mean to make work better—for everyone, at every level? 🎙️ The latest episode of the ScienceForWork podcast is available, "Making Work Better: Evidence-Based Approaches to Workplace Well-Being with Chase Sterling." Our host, Matthew Lampe, PsyD, talks with Chase Sterling, the founder of the Wellbeing Think Tank, about transforming workplace cultures. Chase dives into the core of what makes workplaces happy, healthy, and productive. From understanding the role of leadership to prioritizing employee listening, Chase shares invaluable insights on fostering resilience and well-being at work. 🌟 Whether you're a leader, an HR professional, or just passionate about making work better, this episode has something for you! 🎧 Listen now and explore how to bring evidence-based strategies into everyday work. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gRRwVssc Apple: https://lnkd.in/gsjWD8s9 #ScienceForWork #MakeWorkBetter #WorkplaceWellbeing #EmployeeEngagement #EvidenceBasedPractices

⚗😁🔎 #MakeWorkBetter with #ScienceForWork In case you missed it last week, A brand new #ScienceForWork article: How to Tackle Job Insecurity: Job Resources VS Demands Written by Bilal Alperen Ergun Edited by Klei Hoxha What makes us feel less insecure about or jobs? Less demands or more resources? The answer might surprise you. This ScienceForWork article based on the most comprehensive explanatory meta-analysis study to date by Lixin Jiang and her colleagues (2021), dives into how job resources and demands shape job insecurity and which of our demographics are more prone to it. Read the article to find out about: 💱 -How resources matter more than demands when it comes to job insecurity (JI) ♀️ ♂️ -Surprising insights about demographics and JI 🎯 -Practical steps leaders can take to support their teams Curious to know which factors actually make a difference? Explore the full article to see how organizations can help employees feel secure, focused, and engaged. 🕵 To access the article: https://lnkd.in/dGnP5Tjq 📚 Take a peek at the source: Jiang, L., Xu, X., & Wang, H. J. (2021). A resources-demands approach to sources of job insecurity: A multilevel meta-analytic investigation. Journal of occupational health psychology, 26(2), 108–126. https://lnkd.in/dyaBwSEy #JobInsecurity #Leadership #EvidenceBasedManagement #EmployeeWellbeing #ScienceForWork #WorkandOrganizationalPsychology #IndustrialandOrganizationalPsychology #IOpsychology #Jobresources #Jobdemands #Jobloss Sophia A. Kohlenberg Kinsey Knakkergaard, M.S. Lixin Jiang Rich Griffith Sare Helin Demir Lucía Caballero Casañ Cedric Velghe The VIGOR Unit Balance HR Dogma Alares InPractice: The EAWOP Practitioners E-Journal Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Prof.Dr. İdil Işık Çiğdem Vatansever Society for Industrial & Organisational Psychology South Africa (SIOPSA) Center for Evidence-Based Management (CEBMa) Endüstri ve Örgüt Psikolojisi Araştırma Laboratuvarı İş Örgüt Endüstri ve Çalışma Psikologları Derneği Rob Briner

⚗😁🔎 #MakeWorkBetter with #ScienceForWork A brand new #ScienceForWork article: How to Tackle Job Insecurity: Job Resources VS Demands Written by Bilal Alperen Ergun Edited by Klei Hoxha What makes us feel less insecure about or jobs, less demands or more resources? The answer might surprise you. This ScienceForWork article based on the most comprehensive explanatory meta-analysis study to date by Lixin Jiang and her colleagues (2021), dives into how job resources and demands shape job insecurity and who are more prone to it. Read the article to find out about: 💱 -How resources matter more than demands when it comes to job insecurity (JI) ♀️ ♂️ -Surprising insights about demographics and JI 🎯 -Practical steps leaders can take to support their teams Curious to know which factors actually make a difference? Explore the full summary to see how organizations can help employees feel secure, focused, and engaged. 🕵 To access the article: https://lnkd.in/dGnP5Tjq 📚 Take a peek at the source: Jiang, L., Xu, X., & Wang, H. J. (2021). A resources-demands approach to sources of job insecurity: A multilevel meta-analytic investigation. Journal of occupational health psychology, 26(2), 108–126. https://lnkd.in/dyaBwSEy #JobInsecurity #Leadership #EvidenceBasedManagement #EmployeeWellbeing #ScienceForWork #WorkandOrganizationalPsychology #IndustrialandOrganizationalPsychology #IOpsychology #Jobresources #Jobdemands #Jobloss Sophia A. Kohlenberg Kinsey Knakkergaard, M.S. Lixin Jiang Rich Griffith Sare Helin Demir Lucía Caballero Casañ Cedric Velghe The VIGOR Unit Balance HR Dogma Alares InPractice: The EAWOP Practitioners E-Journal Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Prof.Dr. İdil Işık Çiğdem Vatansever Society for Industrial & Organisational Psychology South Africa (SIOPSA) Center for Evidence-Based Management (CEBMa) Endüstri ve Örgüt Psikolojisi Araştırma Laboratuvarı İş Örgüt Endüstri ve Çalışma Psikologları Derneği Rob Briner

🚀 Excited to share the latest episode of the #ScienceForWork Podcast! We had a thought-provoking discussion on "Navigating Employment Relationships: Insights on Turnover, Transparency, and Ethics with Tae-Youn Park." Matthew Lampe, PsyD, and Tae-Youn Park dive into employment relationships and explore how transparency, ethics, and strategic management can redefine workplace dynamics. 📌 Key Takeaways: - Data-Driven Turnover Strategies: Employ data analytics to understand and address turnover issues specific to your organizational context. Tailored strategies can significantly enhance employee retention and organizational performance. - Striking the Right Balance in Pay Transparency: Pay transparency can foster trust and fairness within an organization. However, it's crucial to find a balanced approach that aligns with your organizational culture. Mismatched transparency practices may unintentionally erode trust. - Incentives and Unethical Behavior: Linking compensation tightly to specific performance metrics can inadvertently encourage unethical behavior. Emphasize a culture of ethics and broader occupational goals to mitigate these risks. Our discussion with Tae-Youn Park is packed with evidence-based insights to help refine strategies and create thriving employment relationships. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on the ScienceForWork Podcast and let us know your thoughts! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gz9F3WqC Apple: https://lnkd.in/gDwk6Wyf Amazon: https://lnkd.in/gjAi9u2J Thank you, Tae-Youn Park, for joining the podcast and sharing your research insights to help #MakeWorkBetter! #ScienceForWork #MakeWorkBetter #EmploymentRelationships #Turnover #Compensation #OrganizationalCulture