New Season(s) in Development!
Mind On The Job
This Mind on the Job episode is an update about the show. This show has been on hiatus since changes in my situation (work difficulties from 2018-2019 and we all know what happened in 2020) led me to burn out. But although it took me a long time, I can announce not only that I've recovered, but also that I'm working on two new seasons of this podcast! The first of these should begin around August 2025. I'm also about to launch a newsletter, READ BEFORE BURNING. This will be a brief monthly report on some of the things I learned as I worked not only on my own recovery from burnout but in...
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Assessment for selection: Insights into effective hiring. #04
Mind On The Job
People are an organisation’s greatest asset, and from time to time, an organisation needs new people. But when a bunch of candidates apply for the one job, how do we work out who is the best person for the job? What are the limitations of traditional job interviews? What use are psychometric assessments? What differentiates executive selection from entry-level selection? Organizational psychologists are known for their expertise in this area. So to answer these questions, Ben chats to organisational psychology experts Dr (University of Western Australia) and Ms (People Measures). Go...
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Terrific #teamwork: Designing, coaching & assessing teams. #06
Mind On The Job
When a group of people get together under the right conditions, they can make a successful team -- one whose collective capability is greater than the sum of its parts. But not all teams are effective, and some are downright dysfunctional. Why? What conditions are necessary for a team to work well? What can we do to maximise team effectiveness? To answer these questions, Ben chats to I/O psychology experts Professor Ruth Wageman (Team Diagnostics) and Ms Pauline Willis (Lauriate). More at mindonthejob.com
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Culture & climate @ work: Why they matter & how to change them. #05
Mind On The Job
When people work in groups, they develop shared perceptions, attitudes, & values. These get reinforced through systems, behaviours, & personnel selection until you have a clear organisational culture & climate. But what exactly are they, and what is the difference between them? Why do we care about them at all? And if they matter, what can we do to improve them?
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Burnout & wellbeing at work: How do we manage them? #03
Mind On The Job
Work can sometimes be stressful, but if it gets too bad or goes on for too long, people can burn out. But what does that look like? How would you know if you're at risk of burning out? What causes burnout, and what should organisations be doing to prevent it? To answer these questions, Ben chats to organisational psychology experts Professor Michael Leiter (Deakin University) and Ms Diya Dey (FBG Group)? Go to MindOnTheJob.com for more resources on this topic. In the meantime, here are some resources to seek out: Lifeline telephone line (Australia): 13 11 14 If outside...
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Workplace bullying: How can we discourage it? #02
Mind On The Job
Workplace bullying! It's a menace, it causes huge problems, and it happens in more workplaces than you'd think. So if someone is treating you badly at work, why is that happening, and what steps should be taken? In this episode, Ben chats to organisational psychology experts Associate Professor Michelle Tuckey (University of South Australia) and Ms Heather Ikin (formerly of Workplace Health & Safety Queensland) about what bullying means, how common it is, and where it is most common. We then tackle the two biggest issues: what causes bullying, and what can you do about it? Go to...
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I/O psychology, HR & workplace excellence: This is MOTJ! #01
Mind On The Job
Welcome to Mind on the Job! This short episode introduces your host (@drbensearle), explains what organisational psychology (also called I/O Psychology) is all about, and outlines the reasons why knowing about it can help you strive for workplace excellence. It should be of interest to: professionals in HR, OD, change management and other human service areas, current and aspiring leaders and managers, I/O psychologists students in management and psychology anyone who is interested in the psychology of people at work. Follow the podcast on Twitter: Follow the...
info_outlineWorkplace bullying! It's a menace, it causes huge problems, and it happens in more workplaces than you'd think. So if someone is treating you badly at work, why is that happening, and what steps should be taken?
In this episode, Ben chats to organisational psychology experts Associate Professor Michelle Tuckey (University of South Australia) and Ms Heather Ikin (formerly of Workplace Health & Safety Queensland) about what bullying means, how common it is, and where it is most common. We then tackle the two biggest issues: what causes bullying, and what can you do about it?
Go to MindOnTheJob.com for more resources on this topic.
In the meantime, here are some resources to seek out:
- Fact sheet on bullying from the Australian Human Rights Commission
- Information on bullying from Fair Work Australia
- Lifeline telephone line (Australia): 13 11 14
- If elsewhere, consult this list of suicide help lines.
Mind on the Job
Created, presented & produced by Dr Ben Searle (@drbensearle)
Episode 02: Workplace Bullying: How Can We Discourage It?
Guests: Associate Professor Michelle Tuckey and Ms Heather Ikin
Music is Cypher by Kevin Macleod
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