Dr Ben J Searle
@drbensearle.bsky.social
Organisational Psychologist: expertise in #burnout, psychosocial hazards, and assessment development. Persistence hunting my best self. #IOPsych
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Dr Ben J Searle
@drbensearle.bsky.social
· Nov 27
Read Before Burning #06: Early Warning Signs
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 f…
mindonthejob.com
We need to identify burnout earlier!
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
Striking paper from researchers at Anthropic using a randomised control trial to look at the effects of AI use on skills acquisition.
TL:DR ‘We found that using AI assistance led to a statistically significant decrease in mastery.’
www.anthropic.com/research/AI-...
TL:DR ‘We found that using AI assistance led to a statistically significant decrease in mastery.’
www.anthropic.com/research/AI-...
February 4, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Striking paper from researchers at Anthropic using a randomised control trial to look at the effects of AI use on skills acquisition.
TL:DR ‘We found that using AI assistance led to a statistically significant decrease in mastery.’
www.anthropic.com/research/AI-...
TL:DR ‘We found that using AI assistance led to a statistically significant decrease in mastery.’
www.anthropic.com/research/AI-...
Returning to work can be hard after any illness or injury. Evidence suggests that returning after burnout can be especially hard. This issue looks at why, and discusses ways to improve the return-to-work experience for workers who have been recovering from #burnout.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2026/01...
mindonthejob.com/blog/2026/01...
Read Before Burning #08: Returning After Burning
Returning to work can be hard after any illness or injury, especially burnout. This issue looks at return-for-work programs and how to improve the return-to-work experience for workers who have bee…
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January 29, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Returning to work can be hard after any illness or injury. Evidence suggests that returning after burnout can be especially hard. This issue looks at why, and discusses ways to improve the return-to-work experience for workers who have been recovering from #burnout.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2026/01...
mindonthejob.com/blog/2026/01...
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Listen to @drbensearle.bsky.social describe some of the obstacles to burnout recovery, and a few ways to overcome them mindonthejob.com/blog/2026/01...
Overcome Obstacles to Burnout Recovery
I appeared on the Share, Inspire, and Explore podcast to discuss why recovery from burnout can be so difficult. Across two episodes I explain six obstacles to recovery, and I provide some advice on…
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January 21, 2026 at 3:46 AM
Listen to @drbensearle.bsky.social describe some of the obstacles to burnout recovery, and a few ways to overcome them mindonthejob.com/blog/2026/01...
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"Criticisms of AI must include guidance for responsible engagement with it, not just exhortations to avoid it" good lord, I am so tired of these pieces that are the "sensible AI guy" stance that mostly comes down to "AI is here to stay and I am ready to lick the boot, begrudgingly"
January 20, 2026 at 8:50 PM
"Criticisms of AI must include guidance for responsible engagement with it, not just exhortations to avoid it" good lord, I am so tired of these pieces that are the "sensible AI guy" stance that mostly comes down to "AI is here to stay and I am ready to lick the boot, begrudgingly"
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Happy New Year! 🎉
Read about my AI-FREE GUARANTEE and why I believe you get better value hiring consultants who commit to it.
mindonthejob.com/services-2/a...
It isn't a new year's resolution (or even a change in my practice), but it's a commitment I'd like to see more people make in 2026.
Read about my AI-FREE GUARANTEE and why I believe you get better value hiring consultants who commit to it.
mindonthejob.com/services-2/a...
It isn't a new year's resolution (or even a change in my practice), but it's a commitment I'd like to see more people make in 2026.
AI-free Guarantee
I list some of the reasons why my (generative) AI-free guarantee is valuable to organisational clients
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December 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Happy New Year! 🎉
Read about my AI-FREE GUARANTEE and why I believe you get better value hiring consultants who commit to it.
mindonthejob.com/services-2/a...
It isn't a new year's resolution (or even a change in my practice), but it's a commitment I'd like to see more people make in 2026.
Read about my AI-FREE GUARANTEE and why I believe you get better value hiring consultants who commit to it.
mindonthejob.com/services-2/a...
It isn't a new year's resolution (or even a change in my practice), but it's a commitment I'd like to see more people make in 2026.
Happy New Year! 🎉
Read about my AI-FREE GUARANTEE and why I believe you get better value hiring consultants who commit to it.
mindonthejob.com/services-2/a...
It isn't a new year's resolution (or even a change in my practice), but it's a commitment I'd like to see more people make in 2026.
Read about my AI-FREE GUARANTEE and why I believe you get better value hiring consultants who commit to it.
mindonthejob.com/services-2/a...
It isn't a new year's resolution (or even a change in my practice), but it's a commitment I'd like to see more people make in 2026.
AI-free Guarantee
I list some of the reasons why my (generative) AI-free guarantee is valuable to organisational clients
mindonthejob.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Happy New Year! 🎉
Read about my AI-FREE GUARANTEE and why I believe you get better value hiring consultants who commit to it.
mindonthejob.com/services-2/a...
It isn't a new year's resolution (or even a change in my practice), but it's a commitment I'd like to see more people make in 2026.
Read about my AI-FREE GUARANTEE and why I believe you get better value hiring consultants who commit to it.
mindonthejob.com/services-2/a...
It isn't a new year's resolution (or even a change in my practice), but it's a commitment I'd like to see more people make in 2026.
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
Happy #Runescape: Shadows of Amascut Day (US Observed)! Please enjoy this tale of cultures in the throes of upheaval, many shades of grief, a very spooky desert that's a bit Fantasy Ancient Egypt and a bit haunted house, and dog things *you should not pet!*
December 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy #Runescape: Shadows of Amascut Day (US Observed)! Please enjoy this tale of cultures in the throes of upheaval, many shades of grief, a very spooky desert that's a bit Fantasy Ancient Egypt and a bit haunted house, and dog things *you should not pet!*
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
low key convinced all the talk about how to reset your nervous system is capitalist propaganda tbh
December 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
low key convinced all the talk about how to reset your nervous system is capitalist propaganda tbh
In this holiday issue of Read Before Burning, I discuss why holidays don't cure burnout and suggest some ways to make the best of your break from work.
#psychology #iopsychology #burnout
#psychology
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/12...
#psychology #iopsychology #burnout
#psychology
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/12...
Read Before Burning #07: Can a Break Beat Burnout?
We’ve all heard about people who burn out because they never take holidays. But these stories encourage the belief that vacations will fix everything. In this issue I discuss why that belief …
mindonthejob.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In this holiday issue of Read Before Burning, I discuss why holidays don't cure burnout and suggest some ways to make the best of your break from work.
#psychology #iopsychology #burnout
#psychology
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/12...
#psychology #iopsychology #burnout
#psychology
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/12...
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
“It turns out that banishing the slur from public discourse was, in fact, important. Because now it’s back and it turns out that it does matter when subtext becomes actual text, when terrible people enable open hatred and bigotry, encouraging others to emulate them, degrading us all.”
Perry: The return of the r-word
"These days, the r-word slur has become a staple of the American right wing, uttered with few professional or social consequences," David M. Perry writes.
www.startribune.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
“It turns out that banishing the slur from public discourse was, in fact, important. Because now it’s back and it turns out that it does matter when subtext becomes actual text, when terrible people enable open hatred and bigotry, encouraging others to emulate them, degrading us all.”
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I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
Excited that a focal article "I-O Psychology and Labor: Benign Neglect, Antipathy, and Missed Opportunities" w Joel Lefkowitz, Tom Kochan, & Wayne Cascio got accepted for IOP. If you're interested in organized labor, please consider submitting a commentary.
#laborsky
www.siop.org/publication/...
#laborsky
www.siop.org/publication/...
I-O Psychology and Labor: Benign Neglect, Antipathy, and Missed Opportunities – Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology has largely ignored organized labor, both in terms of our research interests and as a potential domain of professional practice. Historically, some I-O psych...
www.siop.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Excited that a focal article "I-O Psychology and Labor: Benign Neglect, Antipathy, and Missed Opportunities" w Joel Lefkowitz, Tom Kochan, & Wayne Cascio got accepted for IOP. If you're interested in organized labor, please consider submitting a commentary.
#laborsky
www.siop.org/publication/...
#laborsky
www.siop.org/publication/...
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
Burnout isn't about how much grit or willpower someone has. It is a mismatch between human needs and workplace demands. Here's what can be done about it. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
4 Ways to Break the Burnout Cycle (That Go Beyond Self-Care)
Burnout is not about grit or willpower. It is a mismatch between human needs and workplace demands. Realistic changes can make work feel possible again.
www.psychologytoday.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Burnout isn't about how much grit or willpower someone has. It is a mismatch between human needs and workplace demands. Here's what can be done about it. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-...
As an organisational psychologist, the question is, “So are you, like, really good at being organised?”
Org psy is a broad field with many specialty areas, I’d be happy to about them if you asked.
(Also, no. I am now good at being organised)
Org psy is a broad field with many specialty areas, I’d be happy to about them if you asked.
(Also, no. I am now good at being organised)
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
As an organisational psychologist, the question is, “So are you, like, really good at being organised?”
Org psy is a broad field with many specialty areas, I’d be happy to about them if you asked.
(Also, no. I am now good at being organised)
Org psy is a broad field with many specialty areas, I’d be happy to about them if you asked.
(Also, no. I am now good at being organised)
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
In a way it's nice to be understood, even if the understanding shows how flawed you are
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 AM
In a way it's nice to be understood, even if the understanding shows how flawed you are
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@drbensearle.bsky.social hey, thanks for your research into burnout! It’s really validating and while i had the best of intentions to do #recovember, last month actually turned out to be hell NOvember. So I’m setting my coordinates for this month, and day 2 is thank someone. That’s you! Ta!
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
@drbensearle.bsky.social hey, thanks for your research into burnout! It’s really validating and while i had the best of intentions to do #recovember, last month actually turned out to be hell NOvember. So I’m setting my coordinates for this month, and day 2 is thank someone. That’s you! Ta!
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
Sat down for a great chat with @drbensearle.bsky.social about burnout, what it is, where it comes from and why so many people seem to be hitting that wall. Just an honest look at the psychological triggers, the emotional patterns and subtle signs. #podcast #burnout
open.spotify.com/episode/4q0S...
open.spotify.com/episode/4q0S...
Why Burnout Hits Harder Than You Think - with Dr Ben J Searle
Spotify video
open.spotify.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Sat down for a great chat with @drbensearle.bsky.social about burnout, what it is, where it comes from and why so many people seem to be hitting that wall. Just an honest look at the psychological triggers, the emotional patterns and subtle signs. #podcast #burnout
open.spotify.com/episode/4q0S...
open.spotify.com/episode/4q0S...
I had a great chat about burnout with Adam from @goodtotalk.bsky.social that covered the nature of burnout, wide range and varied presentation of burnout symptoms, some common causes, and some early warning signs. Plus some personal stories! Thanks!
December 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I had a great chat about burnout with Adam from @goodtotalk.bsky.social that covered the nature of burnout, wide range and varied presentation of burnout symptoms, some common causes, and some early warning signs. Plus some personal stories! Thanks!
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
December 1, 2025 at 10:15 AM
If you’ve followed my advice on days 25/26, you now have a hope-inspiring personal goal to work towards in December, and a plan for how to achieve it. For #Recovember 30, schedule time in your calendar to make your goal happen.
Were any of my tips useful? If so, check out mindonthejob.com for more.
Were any of my tips useful? If so, check out mindonthejob.com for more.
November 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
If you’ve followed my advice on days 25/26, you now have a hope-inspiring personal goal to work towards in December, and a plan for how to achieve it. For #Recovember 30, schedule time in your calendar to make your goal happen.
Were any of my tips useful? If so, check out mindonthejob.com for more.
Were any of my tips useful? If so, check out mindonthejob.com for more.
#Recovember Day 29: List 3 things from this month that went well.
Daily gratitude (Day 5) is healthy, but you can also benefit by identifying three things you're glad went well this month. What were yours? I'll share mine in the comments! 1/4
#achievements #gratitude
Daily gratitude (Day 5) is healthy, but you can also benefit by identifying three things you're glad went well this month. What were yours? I'll share mine in the comments! 1/4
#achievements #gratitude
November 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
#Recovember Day 29: List 3 things from this month that went well.
Daily gratitude (Day 5) is healthy, but you can also benefit by identifying three things you're glad went well this month. What were yours? I'll share mine in the comments! 1/4
#achievements #gratitude
Daily gratitude (Day 5) is healthy, but you can also benefit by identifying three things you're glad went well this month. What were yours? I'll share mine in the comments! 1/4
#achievements #gratitude
November 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Reposted by Dr Ben J Searle
We need to identify burnout earlier!
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
Read Before Burning #06: Early Warning Signs
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 f…
mindonthejob.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We need to identify burnout earlier!
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
We need to identify burnout earlier!
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
Read Before Burning #06: Early Warning Signs
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 f…
mindonthejob.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We need to identify burnout earlier!
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
In issue 6 of READ BEFORE BURNING, I explain why that's so important, present the results of my research study into early warning signs of #burnout, and discuss ways to use those signs for early recognition / intervention.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/11...
#Recovember Day 25: Pick a goal you'd like to achieve.
By setting specific, measurable goals, we gain a greater sense of what we should be doing and whether we’re making progress. But Snyder's Hope Theory reveals another benefit: #goals can help us feel hopeful. 1/2
#GoalSetting #goalsettingtips
By setting specific, measurable goals, we gain a greater sense of what we should be doing and whether we’re making progress. But Snyder's Hope Theory reveals another benefit: #goals can help us feel hopeful. 1/2
#GoalSetting #goalsettingtips
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
#Recovember Day 25: Pick a goal you'd like to achieve.
By setting specific, measurable goals, we gain a greater sense of what we should be doing and whether we’re making progress. But Snyder's Hope Theory reveals another benefit: #goals can help us feel hopeful. 1/2
#GoalSetting #goalsettingtips
By setting specific, measurable goals, we gain a greater sense of what we should be doing and whether we’re making progress. But Snyder's Hope Theory reveals another benefit: #goals can help us feel hopeful. 1/2
#GoalSetting #goalsettingtips