Mind Your Work
A podcast about social science and work
Episodes
March 29, 2021 • 44 mins
Time to pull it all together! In this episode, we wrap up our mini-series on data literacy by discussing how to communicate effectively using data. We cover important things to consider when preparing your talk (or write-up), knowing your audience, and effectively structuring your message. We also briefly talk about data visualization as a tool that can be used to augment your delivery.
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0:50: Why is storytelling im...
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February 1, 2021 • 44 mins
Okay, we’ve got a research question and some data! Now what? In this episode, we talk about common analytical techniques used in the social sciences (particularly industrial and organizational psychology) and what questions they can help answer. We also talk about the only “true” way to demonstrate that X causes Y and cover some common things to watch out for when conducting analysis.
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1:00: Statistics and how we’re te...
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January 11, 2021 • 33 mins
Let’s talk about data literacy. Data is already ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives, so even if you don’t work with data directly, it’s still important to understand it. In this episode, we provide a brief introduction to our three part series on data literacy, which spans the issues of data collection, analysis, and communication/visualization. We also cover the first of these three topics.
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1:30: What is data lite...
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December 21, 2020 • 29 mins
Data has become increasingly common in our day-to-day lives. It has become easier than ever to collect, analyze, and share data than ever before. What implications does this have for us and how we make decisions in organizations? In this episode we discuss the rise of data in society, some of the ethical implications of collecting and using data in organizations, and preview our mini-series on data literacy coming in 2021.
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October 5, 2020 • 27 mins
Essential services ensure that our continues to run, but things are a bit different during a pandemic. In this episode, we talk about some of the occupations that have graduated to essential and discuss how their new “value” has yet to reach employees.
Timestamps:
1:10: What is an essential service?
2:56: The shift in importance of custodial work and other occupations
8:00: Will the perceived value of certain occupations shift...
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September 1, 2020 • 27 mins
If you received $1000 per month, no strings attached, how would you spend your time? In this episode, we discuss the concept of universal basic income. We cover some of its potential psychological consequences for the individual and the value of work itself. The conversation turns toward what makes a job viable or not, how to enrich jobs, and the question of whether or not a significant portion of the population would “coast” or sp...
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May 4, 2020 • 39 mins
In this episode, we discuss how the COVID pandemic has affected the way we do our jobs and relate to each other at work. As I-O psychologists, we frame the issue from a human-centered perspective and use a popular (and well-supported) theory of motivation to unpack the challenges (and opportunities).
Timestamps:
1:58: Framing the problem
3:30: Universal human needs and motivation
10:10: New challenges that may threaten our needs...
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April 13, 2020 • 15 mins
Unlimited vacation! Sounds great, right? Not so fast. There are definitely upsides, but with greater freedom comes some potential disadvantages for both employees and organizations. In this Unscripted, Jose and Nicholas discuss some of these pros and cons, and talk about their own experiences with unlimited PTO and flexible work arrangements.
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1:45: Unlimited Vacation? PTO? What’s the difference?
3:15: Perhaps the bigg...
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March 16, 2020 • 17 mins
Back in Season 2, Jose and Nicholas talked about what the science says about sleep and work. They also committed to tracking their sleep and coming back to discuss their experiences in the future. In this Unscripted, Jose and Nicholas discuss their experiences with various sleep apps, whether they’ve seen any improvement, and the kinds of features they wish these apps had.
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1:10: A call-back to Season 2 and the importanc...
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March 2, 2020 • 36 mins
Performance appraisals are something most of us are familiar with and probably don’t really enjoy (unless you’re accustomed to getting great appraisals!) – that said, there have recently been more widespread grumblings about this organizational tradition. Is a shift in the fundamentals of performance management upon us? Are there compelling alternatives to performance appraisals? In this episode, we discuss some of the fundamentals...
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November 20, 2019 • 26 mins
Mentorship is a well-known concept that is ubiquitous in organizations and frequently depicted in popular media (remember Master Yoda? “Do. Or do not. There is no try”). This is for good reason as mentors are the teachers, guides, and confidants who help us grow and reach our potential. In this episode, we discuss the research behind mentorship in the workplace. We outline some of the benefits of mentoring for mentees, the mentors ...
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September 30, 2019 • 20 mins
In this episode, Jose and Nicholas discuss the thorny ethical issue of cognitive enhancement in the workplace. They cover what constitutes pharmacological cognitive enhancement (or PCE), talk about the norms around drug use, and explain how organizations benefit. They also discuss some of the reasons for, and against, the use of cognitive performance enhancing drugs in society.
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0:36: What is pharmacological cogniti...
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September 9, 2019 • 22 mins
“Crunch Mode” may sound like a fun breakfast cereal, but it’s actually kind of a bummer. Crunch Mode is a controversial labour practice that is common in the video game industry. It involves long hours, high amounts of stress, and no extra pay. In this episode, Jose and Nicholas talk about where Crunch Mode came from, why it is so bad, and what could be done about it.
Timestamps:
0:40: What is Crunch Mode?
2:15: The rise of aware...
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August 12, 2019 • 24 mins
In this episode of Unscripted, Jose and Nicholas discuss their thoughts on the taboo of talking about pay with your coworkers. They cover their own ideas as to why this taboo is so prevalent, how it negatively impacts workers, and what organizations have to gain from being more transparent about what and how they pay their employees.
Timestamps:
00:20: Introduction and why we’re talking about this topic
2:43: Our feelings on talk...
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July 29, 2019 • 25 mins
We all know getting enough sleep is important, but a good night’s rest is often one of the first things we skip out on when life gets busy. In this episode, we cover the intersection between sleep and work. We outline some of the work-related consequences of lacking sleep, explain how work can hinder employees’ sleep, and discuss some of the ways organizations can support their employees’ sleep schedules and wellbeing. We also shar...
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July 15, 2019 • 22 mins
In the second episode of a two-part series, Jose and Nicholas cover what went wrong with the NYPD’s system for tracking crimes and have a broader discussion around the challenges of picking metrics to incentivize behavior and drive performance.
Timestamps:
0:40: Brief recap of part 1 and setup for part 2
1:50: Downsides of applying “The Crime Machine”
4:37: The problem with chasing metrics
7:18: Maximum or ceiling value of metric...
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July 2, 2019 • 18 mins
In the first episode of a two-part series, Jose and Nicholas use Reply All’s The Crime Machine episodes to talk about the importance of good metrics and what they mean for making successful changes in an organization. They also discuss the role of high-level leaders in ensuring that interventions are carried out effectively.
Timestamps:
0:34: A recap of The Crime Machine episodes from Reply All
4:44: Good data and how it can help...
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May 20, 2019 • 52 secs
Jose and Nicholas have been a little busier than usual lately so MindYourWork will take a break for June and be back in July with a new episode!
Mentioned This Episode:
Jose’s personal Twitter (@jae_noza)
Nicholas’ personal Twitter (@nlbremner)
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Credits:
Logo Artwork by Antonella Espinoza. Find her at @ellaspin on Twitter!
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May 6, 2019 • 24 mins
On this
episode, Jose and Nicholas discuss the research on Counter-productive Work Behaviors
(CWBs). CWB is the umbrella term that covers a wide variety of behaviors that intentionally
harm the organization or other employees. We cover everything from theft and
fraud to the newest kind of CWB to enter the workplace, cyberloafing. Listen
and find out why firing the ‘bad apples’ is not enough and what you can do
instead.
Timestam...
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April 22, 2019 • 14 mins
Almost a full season later, Jose and Nicholas finally
get around to doing their homework! In this episode, we watch and discuss three
very different recruitment videos mentioned in our episode on “What Attracts
People to Organizations” (Season 1, Episode 6). We talk about some of the key
messages that organizations try to communicate through recruitment videos and
what they can tell you (and not tell you) about the organization’s c...
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