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S1E8 Is burnout about the workplace or the people? Feb 14, 2021

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Burnout, a word we all know, may have experienced or know someone who has suffered through. Is burnout a buzzword or a byproduct of our environment? In this episode we sit down with one of the original leaders in the field, Dr. Christina Maslach, to explore what exactly is burnout, what factors can put us at increased risk for burnout, and who needs to claim responsibility for this global phenomenon.

S1E7 What does the future hold for the charities and philanthropy? Feb 07, 2021

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The landscape for charities and philanthropies has changed dramatically over the last year. In this volatile environment, how will charities navigate and stay afloat in a post-pandemic world? What might the future look like for giving? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Pamela Valentine, president and CEO of the MS Society of Canada, and Zoe Amar, owner of Zoe Amar Digital and chair of The Charity Digital Code of Practice to shed some light on what the future holds.

S1E6 Is work/life balance a myth? Feb 01, 2021

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This week on myth busters - err, The Science of Work, we explore the blurred lines between our professional and personal lives. Is it a continual sacrifice without any balanced resolution? We sit down with researchers Dr. Kimberly French from Georgia Tech School of Psychology and Professor Russo from University of Bologna and Director of the Global MBA at Bologna Business School, Italy, to get answers to whether work/life balance is achievable and what we should be striving for.

S1E5 How many breaks should we take in a work day? Jan 24, 2021

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Breaks are required by law, but we don’t always seem to take them in our day. Do you power straight through your work day or do you step away from your desk here and there? We’ll look at the key to taking effective breaks to boost our mental focus and overall performance. Join us as we speak with Dr. Robert Pozen, author and senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and Dr. Stefan Schneider, a professor at the German Sport University, to explore the importance of breaks and why we should be taking them.

S1E4 What is the optimal office set-up? Jan 17, 2021

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We’ve all heard the word ergonomics, but what exactly does an optimal office set-up entail? How can we make our work environments work for us and improve focus and productivity? Join us as we sit down with Gale Moutrey, Global VP of Workplace Innovation and Brand Communication at Steelcase, as we explore considerations for the optimal office setup!

S1E2 Does Getting an MBA Matter in Todays Workforce? Jan 09, 2021

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Are you considering an MBA for your career? Join us as we speak with Tom Adams, President of the Quantic School of Business and Technology and Aleem Nasser, high performance strategist and university lecturer, to explore the MBA and answer the questions of what value it brings, its benefits, and uncover whether getting an MBA in today’s workforce matters.

S1E3 What are the top skills we should be developing for the future of work? Jan 09, 2021

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We all want to stay ahead of the curve and prepare for the dynamic landscape that the future of work brings. So what are the skills we should be developing? Join us as we sit down with Bhushan Sethi, joint global leader of PwC’s People & Organization Practice, and Jay Connolly, Global Chief Talent Officer at Dentons Law, to explore the future of work and what skills we need to be developing.

S1E1 What does the science of meetings tell us? Jan 09, 2021

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Let’s admit it, there have been plenty of times we’ve left a meeting thinking it could have been summed up in an email. This episode will explore the research behind meeting productivity and whether meetings can ultimately help or hinder our bottom line. We sit down with Dr. Steven Rogelberg, author, researcher, and professor - to dissect the science behind meetings.

Trailer: The Science of Work Dec 17, 2020

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Join host Dr. Lisa Bélanger, as she and other experts look at the data behind the science of work. Have you ever wondered if getting an MBA is worth your while or how to lead an effective meeting ? Listen in to find out how to optimize the skills we need for the future of work.

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