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Announcing a New Publication: Psychology of Workplaces
Announcing a New Publication: Psychology of Workplaces
Now accepting work stories with surprising yet meaningful insights
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 4
How to write for Psychology of Workplaces
How to write for Psychology of Workplaces
Submission guidelines to be a writer for PoW
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 3
Psychology of Workplaces Pub — New Updates and Other Happy Stuff
Psychology of Workplaces Pub — New Updates and Other Happy Stuff
Maintaining focus and finding my way as an editor
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jul 7
Latest Stories
On Work-Life Balance and Leadership
On Work-Life Balance and Leadership
Is there such a thing as a VP with a reasonable workload and healthy work-life balance?
Sarah Cordivano
Jul 10
The Great Chevron Debate: Progress or Peril?
The Great Chevron Debate: Progress or Peril?
The Supreme Court Just Rewrote The Rules: Why The Chevron Ruling Matters More Than You Think.
Neela 🌶️
Jul 9
How My Millennial Boomerang Moment Launched an Unexpected Career
How My Millennial Boomerang Moment Launched an Unexpected Career
Life doesn’t always go as planned and that’s alright
Marcus Musick
Jul 8
Unmasking The Unicorn: Navigating the Hidden Struggles of Startup Founders
Unmasking The Unicorn: Navigating the Hidden Struggles of Startup Founders
Exploring the impact of entrepreneurial stress on mental health
Deanna Bugalski 💋
Jul 7
How to Be a Leader People Look Up to
How to Be a Leader People Look Up to
The subtle ways you can set an example that makes a difference
Tobias Charles
Jul 5
How to Freelance Through Menopause and Keep Your Career on Track
How to Freelance Through Menopause and Keep Your Career on Track
Why self-employed women face unique working challenges during this stage of life
CarolF
Jul 3
The Great Productivity Lie: From Hustle Culture to Smart Culture
The Great Productivity Lie: From Hustle Culture to Smart Culture
How to Shift from Mindless Busyness to Meaningful Efficiency
Neela 🌶️
Jul 3
Beyond the Mommy Track — Why It’s Time for a New “Single’s Lane” at Work
Beyond the Mommy Track — Why It’s Time for a New “Single’s Lane” at Work
The reason professional workplaces need a single person makeover
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jul 1
I Don’t Want Your Whole Self At Work
I Don’t Want Your Whole Self At Work
I’d rather have your fake, professional self
Victoria Corindi
Jun 29
How Toxic Work Trauma Popped Up Unexpectedly One Day
How Toxic Work Trauma Popped Up Unexpectedly One Day
When a simple get-together triggered old wounds
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 27
Driving through Tornadoes for Work Isn’t Just Scary, It’s Madness
Driving through Tornadoes for Work Isn’t Just Scary, It’s Madness
When risking your life for a job isn’t daring but stupid
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 26
Consequences of Cussing Out the Boss
Consequences of Cussing Out the Boss
Insubordination insights
Nancy Santos
Jun 24
The Surprising Adventures of an International Prosthetic Foot Soldier
The Surprising Adventures of an International Prosthetic Foot Soldier
The startling reactions to my job and how it changed my life!
James Beaufait
Jun 21
Why Playing Favourites Has No Place in an Effective Workplace
Why Playing Favourites Has No Place in an Effective Workplace
Favouritism has negative effects on employees — even the favoured ones — and workplace dynamics
CarolF
Jun 20
Suddenly Lost from a Detour on My Way to the Store
Suddenly Lost from a Detour on My Way to the Store
How each generation overcomes a life or work challenge
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 19
I Was Their First Pregnant Employee
I Was Their First Pregnant Employee
After 30 years as a business with hundreds of workers, how was this possible?
Lora Straub Brocone
Jun 17
Cyndi Lauper Turns 71 — Still Having Fun, Being Unusual, and Grateful to Be Working
Cyndi Lauper Turns 71 — Still Having Fun, Being Unusual, and Grateful to Be Working
Why some people are happy to never retire and continue to be successful
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 16
Revealing the 5 Best and Hilariously Tragic Boss Archetypes
Revealing the 5 Best and Hilariously Tragic Boss Archetypes
Introducing a field guide to the workplace jungle
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 10
The After Hours Question That Ended My Dream Job
The After Hours Question That Ended My Dream Job
When my boss asked this question while alone with me after hours, I knew I had to resign
Kylie Parsons 🌞
Jun 8
The Truth About the Dark Side of Workplace Politics
The Truth About the Dark Side of Workplace Politics
How political savvy trumps skill in the office
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 7
Why Do People Take the Credit For Other People’s Work?
Why Do People Take the Credit For Other People’s Work?
Not all of the people you work with — or for — will give credit where it is due
CarolF
Jun 6
"Busy Bragging" — A Shameless Act to Spotlight Achievements More
"Busy Bragging" — A Shameless Act to Spotlight Achievements More
Why banging on about being busy doesn’t equal results
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 6
For the Love of Music — How It Can Empower and Make You Happier at Work
For the Love of Music — How It Can Empower and Make You Happier at Work
Even surgeons need their unique and uplifting tunes to operate
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
Jun 3
Workplace Trauma and PTSD — How Toxic Bosses Leave Lasting Scars
Workplace Trauma and PTSD — How Toxic Bosses Leave Lasting Scars
When work suddenly becomes something full of worry and fear
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
May 30
Reasons Why Employee Write-Ups to Spotlight Targeted Behavior Shatter Morale
Reasons Why Employee Write-Ups to Spotlight Targeted Behavior Shatter Morale
When valuable feedback becomes a power play of hidden agendas
Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD
May 19
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