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- 2 weeks ago7 min
Ep 31 - Financial Well-Being
What does it actually take for an employee to feel financially secure? On this episode of Workplace Matters, we’re diving into financial well-being. We break down how workplace policies work with compensation and comprehensive benefits to help workers feel financially stable. Guest Shelly Freemole from Hills Bank shares how they help businesses empower their employees through financial education and facilitation of benefits programs. Host: Michael Guhin Guest: Shelly Freemole
- Jan 21, 20266 min
Ep 30 - Hearing Loss Prevention
In this episode of Workplace Matters, we examine hearing loss and the workplace. What are the causes, risks, and long-term impacts of noise-induced and chemically-induced hearing loss on worker health, safety, and well-being? We spoke with Kellsie Busho, an audiologist and a Director of Clinical Programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa, about why hearing loss is 100% preventable and how employers can reduce hazardous exposures and protect workers. Host: Michael Guhin Guest: Kellsie Busho
- Nov 25, 20258 min
Ep 29 - Worker Well-Being Between Generations
In this episode of Workplace Matters we are looking at multiple generations of individuals in the workplace along with strengths and challenges of having different age groups working together. We spoke with Dr. Cal Halvorsen from the Washington University in St. Louis Schools of Social Work and Public Health and Harvard Center for Work, Health, and Well-being Project Lead and Investigator. Dr. Halvorsen’s work has centered around intergenerational initiatives and aging populations. Guest: Cal Halvorson Host: Michael Guhin
- Mar 17, 20257 min
Ep 28 - Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace
In this episode of Workplace Matters we talk about Musculoskeletal Disorders or MSDs. Musculoskeletal disorders are common, chronic health conditions which impact workers. Ann Marie Dale, a retired professor of medicine and occupational therapy at Washington University in St. Louis Missouri, spent years treating workers with Musculoskeletal disorders and researched how the workplace can play a role in prevention and slowing progression of these conditions. Guest: Ann Marie Dale Host: Michael Guhin
- Jun 11, 20248 min
Ep 27 - Psychological Safety
In this episode of Workplace Matters we are discussing psychological safety. Psychological safety is a key contributor to successful teams, and benefits extend to leadership, mental health, and more. We spoke with Rong Su from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business about how to develop psychological safety within the workplace. Guest: Rong Su Host: Michael Guhin
- Feb 28, 20247 min
Ep 26 - Safety Culture
In this episode of Workplace Matters we are discussing safety culture. A key determining factor of injury rates and employee retention is the culture around safety in a workplace. Leadership and employee engagement, how the workplace responds to incidents, and includes worker input all define the safety culture. We spoke with safety manager and safety consultant Kirk Deighton from D.C. Taylor Co. about safety culture and how to develop it within a workplace. Guest: Kirk Deighton Host: Michael Guhin
- Feb 28, 20246 min
Ep 25 - Employee Perspectives on Recovery Friendly Workplaces
An employee’s recovery journey does not stop once they enter the workplace. This episode focuses on the needs of employees in recovery, and how leadership and the work environment can have a positive impact. Guests: Sarah Swearingin & Christina Bravata Host: Michael Guhin
- Nov 15, 20236 min
Ep 24 - Retention Through Recovery Friendly Workplaces
In this episode of Workplace Matters we are discussing how recovery friendly workplaces can retain employees with substance use disorders (SUDs). We spoke with Tim Dobblare, safety director of Tower Rock Stone in Missouri, who is committed to retaining highly skilled employees. Retaining these workers through recovery friendly workplace policies became critical to their workplace. Guest: Tim Dobblare Host: Michael Guhin
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