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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · 6d

What are basic psychological needs and how do they affect motivation? This week's explainer prepares you for our interview with Prof. Marylène Gagné about self-determination at work. Find it on your preferred podcast player or at mindonthejob.com/podcasts/

#psychologyshorts #motivation

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

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

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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 · 12d

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
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2.10: Self-determination in the Workplace

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

On this day, four years ago, I walked away from my academic career because I had burned out.

Today I launched READ BEFORE BURNING, my monthly newsletter about the misunderstood condition of #burnout .

Issue 1: Core Symptoms, Confusion, & Controversies www.linkedin.com/pulse/issue-...

Issue 1: Core Symptoms, Confusion, & Controversies

Welcome to Read Before Burning, a monthly newsletter offering simple but informative coverage of burnout-related concepts, research findings, and actionable advice – all firmly grounded in science. Re...

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

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 · 18d

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)

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Managing Emotional Labour with Professor Helena Nguyen

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 …

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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · 23d

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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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · 23d

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 · 25d

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.
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Strategic Approaches to Workplace Mental Health with Teegan Modderman

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…

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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · Aug 28

Mind on the Job series 2 has begun!

Our #iopsychology podcast will this season focus on psychosocial health & safety. Before each expert interview, we provide a mini-episode to explain core concepts. Our first mini-sode is an introduction to the concept of work design -- now available as a video!

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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.

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2.4: Measuring Psychosocial Hazards

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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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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · Aug 30

The interview with Prof Sharon Parker is a great resource for occupational health psychologists, HR professionals, and anyone working in psychosocial risk management.

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SMART Work Design

Podcast Episode · Mind On The Job · 28/08/2025 · 26m

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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · Aug 30

The interview with Prof Sharon Parker is a great resource for occupational health psychologists, HR professionals, and anyone working in psychosocial risk management.

podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/m...

SMART Work Design

Podcast Episode · Mind On The Job · 28/08/2025 · 26m

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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · Aug 28

Mind on the Job series 2 has begun!

Our #iopsychology podcast will this season focus on psychosocial health & safety. Before each expert interview, we provide a mini-episode to explain core concepts. Our first mini-sode is an introduction to the concept of work design -- now available as a video!

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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.
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Read Before Burning #03: Burnout and Shame

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…

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Healthy Work Podcast @healthyworkpod.bsky.social · Aug 11

🎙️ New Healthy Work episode is live!
Unions are stepping up—globally. From strikes to safety, we explore how organized labor is shaping worker well-being and why IO psych needs to pay attention.

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#IOPsych #LaborUnions #OccupationalHealth #Unions #Labor #Safety

Unions and Worker Well-Being: A Global Perspective on Occupational Health

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Jul 23

Could your workplace be burning people out? If so, what needs to change? And what changes are likely to help?

Check out the latest article in my newsletter, READ BEFORE BURNING, issue 2: Burnout Risk Factors.

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Read Before Burning #02: Burnout Risk Factors

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…

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Jul 10

Burnout is not something to ignore! Watch my conversation with to Anwar Khalil, CEO of the HR tech company MartianLogic, about the nature and impact of burnout, and the many things managers can do to influence it -- for better or for worse...

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Dr. Ben Searle | Burnout, Balance, and the Business of Wellbeing

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Jun 23

One of many problems with burnout is you can get severely burned out before you know it's happening.

We're trying to identify the early warning signs! If you've experienced burnout, you can complete our confidential survey.

Help us by sharing this post!

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Experiences of Burnout Survey

Research study into the early warning signs of burnout.

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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · Jun 25

Exhaustion, detachment, and diminished self-efficacy: the core symptoms of burnout are simple and straightforward. Or are they?

Check out the feature article from my new newsletter!

Burnout’s Core Symptoms: Confusion & Controversies mindonthejob.com/blog/2025/06...

Burnout’s Core Symptoms: Confusion & Controversies

Dr Ben J. Searle discusses some confusion and controversies surrounding the core symptoms of burnout: exhaustion, detachment, and diminished self-efficacy.

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Jun 20

It was an absolute delight to discuss burnout (especially writer burnout) with @erinmevans.bsky.social , @bdavewalters.bsky.social , and @thetreavor.bsky.social . Thank you for the opportunity, @aboutdragons.bsky.social !

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Ep. 160: Burnout with Dr. Ben J. Searle

Podcast Episode · Writing About Dragons and Shit · 20/06/2025 · 1h 12m

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Mind on the Job @mindonthejob.bsky.social · Jun 20

Help prevent #burnout!
(please share widely)

If you’ve experienced burnout, help researchers identify early warning signs by participating in this confidential online survey!

Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · Jun 2

HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED BURNOUT? COULD YOU BE BURNING OUT RIGHT NOW?

If so, and if you're 18+ years old, please consider participating in this confidential survey research project!

Read the thread below for more details...

#burnout #iopsych #occhealthpsy

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Experiences of Burnout Survey

Research study into the nature and stages of burning out

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Dr Ben J Searle @drbensearle.bsky.social · May 30

Keep your eyes open, because I'm about to launch several new things into (the) #burnout space!

#occupationalhealthpsychology

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