Psychology of Workplaces

Explore workplace dynamics through a psychological lens with a focus on women’s experiences, while welcoming insights and contributions from men. This is a space to gain valuable perspectives/practical strategies for addressing and overcoming professional challenges for everyone.

Guidelines and Updates

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

Submission guidelines to be a writer for PoW

Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD

Jun 3

Announcing the Unexpected: I’m a Boost Nominator Now!

Time to bring on your best, most interesting work stuff

Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD

Jul 20

Psychology of Workplaces — New and Exciting Updates #3

The official pub scoop with awesome info and advice

Bette A. Ludwig 🔍 PhD

Oct 5

Latest Stories

Could you start a purpose led career?

How to realise the SUM of all your skills and make a business from that

James Parkin

Dec 7

In Less Than 60 Days

The runup to a merger and a reduction in force.

K. Joseph

Dec 6

Work-Life Error 404: Balance not Found

Run your day, or it runs you

Jim Mercurio

Dec 6

Simple Ways Managers Can Go From Good To Great

A small list for big results

Tobias Charles

Dec 5

How My Outsider Status Led to My Greatest Successes

When rejection becomes a validation

Neela 🌶️

Dec 4

How a Dear Friend of Mine Turned His Life and Career Around

Join me for a Saturday morning breakfast with Jack

Clifford Jones

Dec 3

Achieve More At Work: It’s Not What You’d Expect

Pushing harder doesn’t always make you go faster

Mark Somerfield

Dec 3

My Worst Ever Meeting

The office junior is an easy mark

Mark Ewbie

Dec 2

How Embracing my Anxiety Disorder Diagnosis Made Me a Better Employee

Anxiety Doesn’t Have to be a Scarlet Letter in the Workplace

Janica kaneshiro

Nov 30

An Open Letter to the Macy’s Employee Who Messed Up

I don’t know your name, but I know your pain

Clifford Jones

Nov 30

What You Need to Know About Your Future Job’s History

Where are the previous job holders now?

Nicole Kay

Nov 29

How to understand everyone in the room?

A guide to level up how you handle workplace conflicts

Nidhi Jain 👩‍💻

Nov 28

LinkedIn is The Most Inauthentic Place on the Internet (And I Have Proof)

Why LinkedIn’s performative positivity and inflated titles miss the mark on authenticity

Deanna Bugalski 💋

Nov 27

The Art of Selling Even If You’re Not a Salesperson

It’s one of the most essential communication skills we can learn

Clifford Jones

Nov 26

How My To-Do List Is Simple Because Of How I Planned It

Focus on your most valuable priority

Tom Handy

Nov 25

How Workplace Stress Destroyed Me and Made Me Stronger

It’s about bouncing back, praying for clarity, and finding new work that gives us meaning fueled by purpose

Clifford Jones

Nov 23

Company Culture Starts With Empathy and Kindness

On Nerf Wars and Flowers in San Francisco

Adrian Wengenroth

Nov 22

The Worst Job I Ever Had

It’s not about the work — It’s about the people

Mark Somerfield

Nov 21

Breadcrumbing: The New Language of False Relationships

The rise of low-commitment relationships

Neela 🌶️

Nov 20

Leading Through Times of Tension: Supporting Your Team Amid Polarizing Events

How to professionally support your team through high-stakes events, using the 2024 election as a case study

Kisha Fairchild, MBA

Nov 19

How to Build a Team That’s Accountable

The cheeky secrets for building a culture that promotes ownership and encourages people to take responsibility

Tobias Charles

Nov 16

Clever but Useless: Time to Stop Coasting

An overheard remark set me on the right track

Mark Ewbie

Nov 15

Why I Said No to a Six-Figure Job Offer — And What It Taught Me About Self-Worth

A journey through red flags and free work

Onajite Olusakin

Nov 14

I Regret Returning to the Office

And why I cannot wait to quit

Sunny A. Lora

Nov 13

The Surprising Thing Shout Outs Reveal About Work Culture

Employee appreciation is an indicator for organizational trust

Sofia Harper

Nov 12

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