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Home Organizational Behavior Archive for  Employee Health

Category: Employee Health

New Research on Understaffing in Nursing

New Research on Understaffing in Nursing

When people talk about understaffing in nursing, they usually focus on the number nurses on a unit or on the … Continue reading >New Research on Understaffing in Nursing

Travel Nurse Versus Staff Nurse Experience

Travel Nurse Versus Staff Nurse Experience

Hospitals sometimes hire nurses from out-of-town (travel nurses) on a temporary basis to fill vacancies when permanent staff nurses are … Continue reading >Travel Nurse Versus Staff Nurse Experience

Why Soft Nursing Is Important?

Why Soft Nursing Is Important?

I have been working as a part-time contractor at an academic hospital and one of my roles is to help … Continue reading >Why Soft Nursing Is Important?

What Is the Society for Occupational Health Psychology?

What Is the Society for Occupational Health Psychology?

Because I study worker health, people sometimes ask me what is the Society for Occupational Health Psychology or SOHP. It … Continue reading >What Is the Society for Occupational Health Psychology?

How to Measure Occupational Stress

How to Measure Occupational Stress

If you are working, you are experiencing occupational stress. There are demands and events at work that can be difficult … Continue reading >How to Measure Occupational Stress

What Is Occupational Stress?

What Is Occupational Stress?

A question that I am frequently asked is “what is occupational stress?” A new book by Peter Chen, simply titled … Continue reading >What Is Occupational Stress?

Workplace Bullying Is a Problem for Organizations

Workplace Bullying Is a Problem for Organizations

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?

What Is Workplace Ostracism?

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?

The Stress of Being a Paramedic

The Stress of Being a Paramedic

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

Unhelpful Help Is Detrimental Social Support

Unhelpful Help Is Detrimental Social Support

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

Work Overload and Underload Are Both Stressful

Work Overload and Underload Are Both Stressful

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

Training Can Improve Workplace Safety

Training Can Improve Workplace Safety

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

Is Perfectionism Bad for Your Health?

Is Perfectionism Bad for Your Health?

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?

Nurse Understaffing Can Cause Medical Errors

Nurse Understaffing Can Cause Medical Errors

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

Everyone Deserves to Have Decent Work

Everyone Deserves to Have Decent Work

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

How to Build a Healthier Work Organization

How to Build a Healthier Work Organization

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

Being Rude Is Not the Same As Being a Bully

Being Rude Is Not the Same As Being a Bully

Work can be a nasty place. Employees can experience abuse and mistreatment from peers, supervisors, subordinates and even the public. … Continue reading >Being Rude Is Not the Same As Being a Bully

Having a Good Psychosocial Safety Climate Is Important

Having a Good Psychosocial Safety Climate Is Important

Working can be stressful, so it is important that organizations do what they can to manage stress. All jobs can … Continue reading >Having a Good Psychosocial Safety Climate Is Important

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