Management Research

Employees' and Managers' Well-being: Chapter 3 (Tarot cards)

Hello dear listeners,

In this latest episode of my #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention mini-series, I invite you to explore an unconventional but surprisingly effective tool for uncovering hidden workplace problems: projective techniques - with a little help from a deck of tarot cards.

When we don't yet know what we're looking for, traditional #metrics and KPIs can fall short. In such moments, we need to open up space for interpretation, reflection, and intuition. Inspired by a story from my own experience during a complex HR case in Kyiv, I share how a simple tarot spread unexpectedly led to one of the most insightful problem-solving discussions I’ve ever facilitated.

This episode is a reflection on how we access our deeper insights, stimulate creative thinking, and give voice to the undercurrents in our organisations. It’s not about fortune-telling—it’s about making the invisible visible.

Join me in exploring how abstract images and symbolic thinking can unlock new perspectives in your team or company. You might be surprised by what emerges.

Warmly,
Eugene (Yevgen)

#burnout #emotionalintelligence #decisionmaking #intuition #hr #organizationalpsychology #reflection #leadership #problemsolving #creativethinking #psychologicalsafety #podcast #businesspsychology

Employees' and Managers' Well-being: Chapter 3 (Students' Ideas)

Hello dear listeners,

In this new episode of my #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention mini-series, I dive into something a bit different—but truly inspiring: the power of creative, low-tech ideas to reflect and improve emotional climate at work.

From smiley strips on office doors to mood chips in transparent tubes, colourful coffee cups, chocolate-based feedback, and even burnout dartboards - these clever tools were all proposed by my brilliant students in a recent business psychology class. They prove that emotional wellbeing doesn't always need expensive systems - it can start with paper, colour, and trust.

Tune in to hear how simple #visualtools can open important conversations about #emotions, #stress, and early signs of #burnout in the workplace. Sometimes, the most insightful solutions come from those just entering the field.

As always, thank you for listening - and your shares, comments, and feedback mean the world to me!

Warmly,
Eugene (Yevgen)

#mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #processmanagement #leadership #psychologicalsafety #employeeexperience #organizationalhealth #visualmanagement #futureofwork #humanfactors #podcast #businesspsychology

Employees' and Managers' Well-being: Chapter 3 (Lift Buttons Idea)

Hello dear listeners

In this new episode of my #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention mini-series, I explore how visual process management techniques can be adapted to monitor emotional wellbeing in the workplace.

Inspired by simple tools like visual boards for missing equipment and feedback buttons at Frankfurt Airport, I discuss how small visual cues - like smiley buttons in lifts (elevators) - could help detect emotional stress patterns across different departments. Subtle emotional signals often go unnoticed, especially in hierarchical organisations, but with creative #visualmanagement, we might find new ways to identify and address #stress before it leads to #burnout.

Enjoy the episode—and your feedback, comments, and shares mean a lot to me!

Best,
Eugene (Yevgen)

#mentalhealth #emotionalwellbeing #processmanagement #leadership #workplaceculture #organizationalhealth #stressawareness #employeeexperience #humanfactors #reflection #podcast

Employees' and Managers' Well-being: Chapter 3 (Stapling Exercise)

Hello again, dear listeners,

In this episode of my #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention mini-series, I introduce a simple yet powerful exercise borrowed from #processmanagement: “Process Stapling.” Originally used to visualise and improve workflows, this technique can also offer surprising insights into how burnout emerges within everyday job processes.

By stapling together not only task descriptions but also the emotional and psychological demands tied to each activity, we can identify pain points and mismatches early - before they turn into chronic stress or emotional exhaustion. It's not just about what people do, but how they feel while doing it.

Tune in to hear how understanding work processes from both technical and human perspectives can lead to healthier, more sustainable roles - where both #efficiency and #mentalhealth are taken seriously.

As always, I’m not a trained psychologist, so I encourage you to think critically and explore further.

Enjoy the episode - and thank you for your continued support through comments and shares!

Best,
Eugene (Yevgen)

#burnout #employeeexperience #emotionalexhaustion #processdesign #jobdemands #psychologicalsafety #workplacewellbeing #humanresources #processimprovement #reflection #podcast

Employees' and Managers' Well-being: Chapter 3 (Let's Make It Worse)

Hello again, dear listeners,

In this thought-provoking episode of my #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention mini-series, I dive into a surprisingly powerful tool: #reversethinking. What happens when we flip the question from “How can we prevent #burnout?” to “How could we create it?”

Inspired by a book section that’s both insightful and unsettling, I explore how #chaos, #emotionalexhaustion, and #socialpressure contribute to burnout—often in ways we don’t immediately recognize. From #mentalload to Mary’s late-night student emails, these examples highlight how easily burnout can take root, even with the best intentions.

As always, I’m not a trained psychologist, so I invite you to reflect critically and explore further if the topic speaks to you.

Enjoy the episode—and as always, your feedback, comments, and shares mean the world.

Best,
Eugene (Yevgen)

#mentalhealth #selfcare #emotionalwellbeing #workplacewellbeing #stressmanagement #reflection #podcast

Employees' and Managers' Well-being: Chapter 2 (History of Burnout, Part 2)

Welcome back, dear listeners,

In this second part of my mini-series on #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention, I continue exploring the complexities of #burnout. This time, I focus on its causes, warning signs, and practical strategies for prevention. While I share key insights, please remember that I am not a trained psychologist—so I encourage you to think critically and seek additional information if this topic interests you.

Enjoy the episode! Feel free to comment and share—your support truly matters.

Best,
Eugene (Yevgen)

 

📖 Book:
Springer
Amazon

 #BurnoutPrevention #WellbeingAtWork #ProcessManagement #Leadership #MentalHealth #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceCulture

Employees' and Managers' Well-being: Chapter 2 (History of Burnout)

Welcome, dear listeners,

In this episode of my mini-series on #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention, I explore the history of the concept of #burnout and discuss how it differs from #depression. While I share key insights, please remember that I am not a trained psychologist—so I encourage you to think critically and seek additional information if this topic interests you.

Enjoy the episode! Feel free to comment and share—your support truly matters.

Best,
Eugene (Yevgen)

 

📖 Book:
Springer
Amazon

 #BurnoutPrevention #WellbeingAtWork #ProcessManagement #Leadership #MentalHealth #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceCulture

 

Employees' and Managers' Well-being: Chapter 2 (History of BPM)

Welcome, dear listeners!

Today, I continue my miniseries on employee and manager well-being. This series is based on our book about burnout prevention through process management tools (links below).

In this episode, I take you through the long history of process management—a crucial foundation for understanding why burnout happens and how we can effectively counteract it.

Tune in, enjoy, and share your thoughts in the comments!

Best,
Eugene (Yevgen)

📖 Book:
Springer
Amazon

 #BurnoutPrevention #WellbeingAtWork #ProcessManagement #Leadership #MentalHealth #EmployeeWellbeing #WorkplaceCulture

Employees' and Managers' Well-being: Chapter 1 (Burnout Prevention)

Welcome, dear listeners, to the next episode of this #wellbeing miniseries of my #podcast!

 

Today, I briefly talk about Chapter 1 of our #book on #burnoutprevention. In this chapter, @Jürgen Moormann and I set a clear target regarding the book and its audience, especially those experiencing #burnout right now.  

Enjoy and share with those for whom it matters!

 

Best

Eugene (Yevgen)

Employees' and Managers' Well-being: An Introduction (Burnout Prevention)

Dear listeners

 

Today, I start the new mini-series on the well-being of managers and employees. Mainly, I will focus on our book and introduce you to its structure, motivation, and key ideas. In our book, we focused on #proessmanagement and its tools to prevent #burnout occurrence (should also work for other #mentalhealth issues at work). 

Enjoy and leave your comments as #wellbeing and #burnoutprevention. 

Linke to our book:

• Springer
• Amazon International
• Amazon UK
• Amazon Germany/Austria

Best

Eugene (Yevgen)