This episode of Workplace Matters looks at Latino immigrant and migrant populations working in meatpacking and cattle feed yards. Dr. Athena Ramos from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha led teams to examine the health outcomes of these populations. In this episode we look at hazards in these industries, try to understand why they are experiencing these hazards, and discuss what could be done to improve the situation.

Full transcript available here: https://hwc.public-health.uiowa.edu/workplace-matters-protecting-worker-well-being-in-immigrant-populations/

Guest: Dr. Athena Ramos
Host: Michael Guhin

Ep 19 - Protecting Worker Well-Being in Immigrant Populations

This episode of Workplace Matters looks at the research of the Healthier Workforce Center's Dr. Jon Davis. Jon utilized the National Violent Death Reporting System to look specifically at work-related suicides. The findings provide insight into why work-related suicides happen and how the workplace can make a positive impact.

Host: Michael Guhin
Guest: Dr. Jon Davis

Links: 
1) https://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug04/survey

2) https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/facts/index.html#:~:text=In%202020%2C%20an%20estimated%2012.2,and%201.2%20million%20attempted%20suicide.&text=Suicide%20affects%20all%20ages

Ep 20 - Work-Related Factors Impacting Suicide

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

Ep 27 - Psychological Safety

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

Ep 28 - Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Workplace

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 School of Social Work and Public Health. Dr. Halvorsen’s work has centered around intergenerational initiatives and aging populations.

Guest: Cal Halvorson
Host: Michael Guhin

Ep 29 - Worker Well-Being Between Generations

Welcome to the What’s Work Got To Do with it? Podcast presented by the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences. Your source for the latest news and resources on workplace safety, health and wellbeing. We’re here today to talk about loneliness at work with OccHealthSci’s Dr. Anjali Rameshbabu and Marguerite Barton.  

Addressing the loneliness epidemic at work

The Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest (HWC) proudly presents Workplace Matters, a mini podcast series focusing on healthy work design. Here, we’ll tackle a broad range of cost-effective approaches to impact the wellbeing of today’s workforce. This series is a companion to our ongoing Total Worker Health video series, located at HealthierWorkforceCenter.org

Ep 29 - Worker Well-Being Between Generations

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