Imagine stepping into your office and leaving behind the limitations of your physical surroundings. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of virtual reality in the workplace. What does the future hold as we integrate immersive technology into our daily tasks? Are we truly ready to embrace this revolutionary shift that could forever transform our work? Join me as we explore the possibilities and challenges of a VR-enhanced work environment!

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In this episode, I had a great conversation with Harleen Grover, Leadership and Menopause in the Workplace Coach.
With a very impressive background in the corporate world and acting, Harleen shares how she interweaves both into her coaching work. Apart from focusing on leadership coaching, she highlights the importance of menopause coaching in the workplace.

To reach out to Harleen Grover, please click on the following links.

https://thespacehq.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/harleen-grover/

Everyone experiences envy in the workplace at some point. In this episode, I explore the meaning of envy in the workplace and how we can overcome this green-eyed monster.

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Li, M., Xu, X., & Kwan, H. K. (2023). The antecedents and consequences of workplace envy: A meta-analytic review. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 40(1), 1-35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10490-021-09772-y

Su, X., & Chen, C. (2023). The influence of workplace envy on employees' knowledge-hiding behavior based on a comparative analysis between generation cohorts. Behavioral Sciences, 13(9), 716. https://doi.org/10.3390/bs13090716

Tai, K., Narayanan, J., & McAllister, D. J. (2012). Envy as pain: Rethinking the nature of envy and its implications for employees and organizations. Academy of Management Review, 37(1), 107-129. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2009.0484

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In today's episode, I will address an important issue impacting workplaces worldwide: workplace depression. This topic affects everyone directly or indirectly through colleagues, friends, or family members. I will discuss how depression manifests in the workplace, the risk factors, warning signs, and strategies for managing depression at work. I will also share how our mindset about stress can significantly influence our mental health outcomes.

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Greiner, B. A., & Arensman, E. (2022). The role of work in suicidal behavior - uncovering priorities for research and prevention. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 48(6), 419–424. https://doi.org/10.5271/sjweh.4051

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Moon, J. Y., Choi, T. Y., Won, E. S., Won, G. H., Kim, S. Y., Lee, H. J., & Yoon, S. (2022). The relationship between workplace burnout and male depression symptom assessed by the Korean version of the Gotland Male Depression Scale. American Journal of Men's Health, 16(5), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/15579883221123930

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In this episode, I delve into the narcissistic personalities in the workplace. Who are they? How do they impact organizations and individuals? What can you do to survive such personalities in the workplace? #narcissisticpersonalities #workplace

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Gui, W., Bai, Q., & Wang, L. (2022). Workplace incivility and employees' personal initiative: A moderated mediation model of emotional exhaustion and meaningful work. SAGE Open, 12(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440221079899

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What is technostress in the workplace? How does this type of stress impact individuals and organizations? Join me in this episode of Psychchat, where I will share strategies to mitigate technostress.

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In this episode of PsychChat, I discuss the pervasive behaviour of defensive decision-making in the workplace. Listen to this episode, where I share tips to mitigate such behaviour in the workplace.

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Social loafing is a phenomenon that is becoming more prevalent in today's workplace. In this episode, I discuss social loafing and provide mitigating tips.

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