Media Resources
If you’re working on a feature about employees and leaders feeling overloaded or under appreciated in the workplace, you may find these resources helpful.
Recommended Interview Questions
Ten starter questions for each of these issues: addressing overload and overwhelm in the workplace and increasing appreciation and encouragement in the workplace. Read more…
Feature Story Ideas
Six possible directions for interviews and articles on each of these issues: addressing overload and overwhelm in the workplace and increasing appreciation and encouragement in the workplace. Read more…
Optimus Survey On Malaise
This research was conducted in 2015 with 501 respondents primarily from education, public service, human resources and healthcare. The Survey On Malaise Report summarizes info on the following:
- How widespread an occurrence is the experience of malaise?
- At what stages of life it is most likely to occur?
- How do those who experience malaise describe it?
- What keeps people from addressing it and what triggers action?
- What is the impact of malaise on individuals and organizations?
- What strategies are effective in lighting a spark?
- How can you support others as they work their way through malaise?
Optimus Overload & Overwhelm In The Workplace Survey
Research conducted in 2008 with 896 respondents from business, education, healthcare and public service. Results profile: the impact of overload on the organization and the individual, causes of overload in the workplace, and best strategies for minimizing overload. Read more…
Additional References on the Pauseworks website:
What’s The Fuss? A compilation of current research findings on the negative impact of work life balance problems.
What’s The Plus? A compilation of current research findings on the positive impact of organizational investments in addressing work life balance issues.
Pat’s Pause Blog: Musings and reflections on overload and overwhelm, appreciation and encouragement, and a host of other things including archived copies of the weekly Pause e-zine.
Contact Pat now as an expert resource for your article and interview needs.