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Continue reading →: The Framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace Plus the Six Causes of Burnout
In October 2022, the U.S. Surgeon General released a framework for Mental Health & Well-Being in the Workplace. This was partially in response to media reports of “quiet quitting” (though the term is problematic as the behavior it references is a result of poor management) and the great resignation. The…
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Continue reading →: Workplace Wellness Programs that Put the Responsibility of Managing Stress and Outcomes of Work on Employees Do Not Work
A recent article in the New York Times reported survey results that are not surprising to followers of this blog: workplace wellness programs do not work. Many of the types of wellness that the survey focused on are things organizations do to get employees to manage the stress and outcomes of the…
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Continue reading →: Wellness Round Up January 12, 2024 – The Eight Dimensions of Wellness
I’m not big on personal New Year’s resolutions, but I decided to make a professional one to get back into posting more regularly. As I ease back into the habit, these posts may look more like lists than thoughtful blog posts. I hope you find them useful as I work…
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Continue reading →: Wellness Should Focus on Policies, not Individuals
One of the things I have been adamant about since first starting to talk about workplace wellness is that weight loss and movement-based programs have no part in a healthy workplace. As a society, we’re so focused on individuals rather than structural and social causes of issues. We think if…
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Continue reading →: Wellness in Libraries Jackson County Library Services Staff Day
On September 15th, I delivered a virtual presentation to the Jackson County Library Services staff as part of their staff day. I won’t share the slides as they include responses from a questionnaire I sent staff to help customize the presentation. I am sharing the resource list I shared with…
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Continue reading →: Workplace Wellness Links September 22, 2023
Ray Pun interviewed Katrena David Kendrik for the IFLA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL) Section Blog. An Interview with Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, a Researcher, Leader, Consultant and Coach What are some trends or areas in the LIS field for you? Kaetrena: Awareness and research surrounding the deep emotional…