Category: Organizational Behavior

Helen Green was a bank employee who experienced an emotional breakdown requiring hospitalization after extended bullying at work. The company … Continue reading >Workplace Bullying Is a Problem for Organizations

What is workplace ostracism? No matter the setting, we all want to belong. After all, self-determination theory tells us that … Continue reading >What Is Workplace Ostracism?

It is hard to think of a job that deals with more trauma than a paramedic. These first responders are … Continue reading >The Stress of Being a Paramedic

Two years ago and again last week I blogged about research I’ve done with Cheryl Gray about her new concept … Continue reading >Unhelpful Help Is Detrimental Social Support

There is little doubt that having too much to do at work can be overwhelming and stressful. Excessive demands can … Continue reading >Work Overload and Underload Are Both Stressful

Work can be a dangerous place. Every day people are injured and even killed on the job. Keeping employees safe … Continue reading >Training Can Improve Workplace Safety

I’ve known many colleagues and students who struggle with perfectionism. While high standards for your work can be productive, excessive … Continue reading >Is Perfectionism Bad for Your Health?

No one is perfect, so it is inevitable that medical errors will occur. Although most errors are minor and result … Continue reading >Nurse Understaffing Can Cause Medical Errors

I have been doing research for a book on job satisfaction and came across a concept that really resonated with … Continue reading >Everyone Deserves to Have Decent Work

Last week I sat down with Ben Baran and Chris Everett of the Indigo Podcast to talk about health in … Continue reading >How to Build a Healthier Work Organization