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When a burnout researcher develops burnout... with Dr Ben Searle

Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · 15d

I had a great time talking to the hosts of the Psych Health and Safety podcast about how leaders can more effectively identify and manage #burnout at work.

#iopsychology #leadership #occhealthsafety #worksafety
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YouTube video by FlourishDx

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2.10: Self-determination in the Workplace

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tenuretracker.info @tenuretracker.bsky.social · 18d

The University of Western Australia is hiring:
Lecturer (Industrial and Organisational Psychology)

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · 18d

If you're new to BlueSky, starter packs are a way to help find your tribe. If you're an IO psychologist, be aware that there's still room for me to add more names here -- just reach out to me!

Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Nov 15

This is a Starter Pack for Work, Industrial, and Organisational/Organizational Psychology enthusiasts new to BlueSky. I apologise to the fine people I have surely missed!

#iopsych #iopsychology #workpsychology #organizationalpsychology #organisationalpsychology

go.bsky.app/N58LyfX

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · 19d

How well does your organisation meet the employee's basic psychological needs?

Listen to my interview with Professor Marylène Gagné about what happens when you fail to meet those needs - and the possibilities available if you do meet them.
#iopsychology #management
open.spotify.com/episode/5Kzy...

2.10: Self-determination in the Workplace

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MHScot Workplace Wellbeing CIC @mentalhealthscot.land · 19d

Over time, unrealistic expectations create:

• High staff turnover
• Poor performance
• Toxic communication
• Low trust in leadership

FACT - It’s a fast track to a broken culture.

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · 19d

How well does your organisation meet the employee's basic psychological needs?

Listen to my interview with Professor Marylène Gagné about what happens when you fail to meet those needs - and the possibilities available if you do meet them.
#iopsychology #management
open.spotify.com/episode/5Kzy...

Managing Emotional Labour with Professor Helena Nguyen

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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · 22d

Here's the explainer video to prepare you for the interview. The video introduces the concept of "emotional labour", which in #iopsychology refers to the pressure to adjust your emotions to conform to others expectations about suitable emotional behaviour.

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · 25d

This week on @mindonthejob.bsky.social , I interview University of Sydney’s Professor Helena Nguyen about emotional labour and ways to manage it in the workplace. Listen via the link below (or on your podcast player of choice)

mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/09...

This episode is about workplace emotional labour and ways to manage it. It may help if you first listen to our mini-episode about emotional labour — or watch the video of that minisode. This …

Managing Emotional Labour with Professor Helena Nguyen

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · 25d

This week on @mindonthejob.bsky.social , I interview University of Sydney’s Professor Helena Nguyen about emotional labour and ways to manage it in the workplace. Listen via the link below (or on your podcast player of choice)

mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/09...

This episode is about workplace emotional labour and ways to manage it. It may help if you first listen to our mini-episode about emotional labour — or watch the video of that minisode. This …

Strategic Approaches to Workplace Mental Health with Teegan Modderman

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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · Sep 15

This Mind on the Job mini-episode introduces the Job Demands and Resources model, and explains how it can guide healthier work design and management.
For more resources, go to mindonthejob.com

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Sep 13

This week on Mind On The Job, I talk to psychologist Teegan Modderman about strategic management of workplace mental health. Teegan has worked with regulators, government agencies, peak bodies and community organisations to raise awareness and embed systemic change.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/09...

This episode is about strategic ways to manage mental health at work. This involves monitoring workplace demands and resources, so it may help if you first listening to our mini-episode about the J…

Strategic Approaches to Workplace Mental Health with Teegan Modderman

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Sep 13

This week on Mind On The Job, I talk to psychologist Teegan Modderman about strategic management of workplace mental health. Teegan has worked with regulators, government agencies, peak bodies and community organisations to raise awareness and embed systemic change.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/09...

This episode is about strategic ways to manage mental health at work. This involves monitoring workplace demands and resources, so it may help if you first listening to our mini-episode about the J…

Caregiver burnout reaches alarming new levels

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Dementia Who! @dementiawho.bsky.social · Jul 23

Caregiver burnout reaches alarming new levels

Nearly half of family caregivers report increased stress as aging population strains traditional support systems

Family caregivers face mounting stress as aging population creates unprecedented demands on traditional support systems and mental health resources.

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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · Sep 5

In Australia and many other countries, employers are responsible for taking reasonable steps to minimise psychosocial hazards. But what are "psychosocial hazards"? This week's mini-episode explains.
For more, go to mindonthejob.com

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Sep 8

I’m assuming this is open to international participants (since nothing is stated to the contrary)?

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Sy Islam @iosyislam.bsky.social · Sep 8

If you're an #iopsych practitioner working in #Healthcare please consider participating!

The image describes a study that you this with a background in I-O psychology working in Healthcare may participate in. Email sleibowitz@slu.edu to participate in the study

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Sep 5

Last week we covered work design. This week on Mind on the Job we cover the nature, measurement, and management of psychosocial hazards in the workplace. My guest for this episode is founder of workplace risk management consultancy FlourishDx, Jason van Schie.

open.spotify.com/episode/2y9v...

2.4: Measuring Psychosocial Hazards

2.4: Measuring Psychosocial Hazards

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Sep 5

Last week we covered work design. This week on Mind on the Job we cover the nature, measurement, and management of psychosocial hazards in the workplace. My guest for this episode is founder of workplace risk management consultancy FlourishDx, Jason van Schie.

open.spotify.com/episode/2y9v...

Read Before Burning #03: Burnout and Shame

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Nov 15

This is a Starter Pack for Work, Industrial, and Organisational/Organizational Psychology enthusiasts new to BlueSky. I apologise to the fine people I have surely missed!

#iopsych #iopsychology #workpsychology #organizationalpsychology #organisationalpsychology

go.bsky.app/N58LyfX

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Aug 27

Many people who go through #burnout experience powerful, if undeserved, feelings of shame.

In issue 03 of Read Before Burning I discuss why shame is such a common reaction to burning out, why this matters, and what we can do about it.
mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/08...

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…