Episode 2: "February 2008"
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Duration: 26:28
Michael P. O'Donnell, PhD, MBA, MPH
Summary
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.
Details
- 00:00 – Opening
- 02:00 – Featured Topic – The role of communication in creating a psychologically healthy workplace
- 05:05 – Current Issues – Effective communication strategies
- 10:46 – Featured Interview – Michael P. O’Donnell, PhD, MBA, MPH
- 20:06 – From the Field – “What flexible work arrangements does your organization have in place?”
- 25:04 – Closing
Host
David W. Ballard, PsyD, MBA, Assistant Executive Director for Corporate Relations and Business Strategy, American Psychological Association (APA) and APA Practice Organization
Featured Interview
Michael P. O’Donnell, PhD, MBA, MPH, Founder and Editor in Chief, American Journal of Health Promotion and Director of Health and Wellness, Cleveland Clinic
- Biography: Michael P. O’Donnell, PhD, MBA, MPH
- O’Donnell Interview Transcript
- American Journal of Health Promotion
- Wellness Services, Public Policy and Research at the Cleveland Clinic
Current Issues Discussant
Matthew J. Grawitch, PhD, Chair, Organizational Studies Program, School for Professional Studies, Saint Louis University
Additional Resources
- The Role of Communication in Workplace Health and Well-Being
- 20 Questions for Crafting a Communication Strategy to Promote Workplace Health and Well-Being
- Summary and link to Watson Wyatt Worldwide report, "Secrets of top performers: How companies with highly effective employee communication differentiate themselves."
- Summary of Gravenkemper article, "Building community in organizations: Principles of engagement"