Each month, host Dr. David Ballard discusses healthy workplace practices, interviews leading experts, explores current issues and brings you real-world examples of how organizations of all types are fostering employee health and well-being, while at the same time enhancing organizational performance. Topics include employee involvement, health and safety, employee growth and development, work-life balance, employee recognition and effective communication strategies.
Newest Episode:
"April 2008" (31:56)
Is work-life balance possible? In this episode, learn about the role and evolution of work-life balance initiatives. Also, explore effective ways to reward and recognize employees in part one of our interview with Dr. Bob Nelson, a nationally recognized expert on employee motivation.
Previous Episodes:
"March 2008" (32:11)
APA announces its 2008 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards. In this special awards episode, hear about the employee well-being and organizational effectiveness outcomes achieved by the award winners. Also, our featured interview with Dr. Rebecca Kelly, director of health and wellness at the University of Alabama, and reactions from award ceremony attendees.
"February 2008" (26:28)
What role does communication play in creating a psychologically healthy workplace? In this episode, learn how effective two-way communication can support your health and wellness efforts. Also, our featured interview with Dr. Michael O'Donnell, founder and editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Health Promotion and director of health and wellness at the Cleveland Clinic, and real-world examples of what award-winning organizations are doing to help their employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
"January 2008" (30:02)
What is a psychologically healthy workplace? In this episode, learn about the types of workplace practices that help to create a positive work environment and the benefits to both the employee and the organization. Also in this episode, a discussion of the trend of employers shifting healthcare cost and risk to employees, our featured interview with Dr. Ron Goetzel, a nationally recognized expert in health and productivity management, and real-world examples of what award-winning organizations are doing to involve and engage their workforce.
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"What is it that attracts the best people today? One thing that really attracts them is the idea that they are working for a winner. They like to know that the organization they are working for is out there having victories in the market. A lot of people, especially the best young people, want a sense of purpose in their work...to know that what they do at work is good and right."
Geoffrey Colvin
Senior Editor at Large, FORTUNE