APA Center for Organizational Excellence: Episode: April 2008

Episode 4: "April 2008"

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Duration: 31:56

Summary

Is work-life balance possible? In this episode, learn about the role and evolution of work-life balance initiatives. Also, explore effective ways to reward and recognize employees in part one of our interview with Dr. Bob Nelson, a nationally recognized expert on employee motivation.

Details

• 00:00 – Opening
• 01:33 – Featured Topic – The role and evolution of work-life balance initiatives
• 04:29 – Current Issues – Is work-life balance possible?
• 12:11 – Featured Interview (Part 1) – Bob Nelson, PhD
• 30:42 – Closing

Host

David W. Ballard, PsyD, MBA, Assistant Executive Director for Corporate Relations and Business Strategy, American Psychological Association (APA) and APA Practice Organization

• Biography: David W. Ballard, PsyD, MBA

Featured Interview

Bob Nelson, PhD, Founder and President, Nelson Motivation, Inc.

• Biography: Bob Nelson, PhD
• Nelson Interview Transcript
• Nelson Motivation, Inc.

Current Issues Discussant

Matthew J. Grawitch, PhD, Chair, Organizational Studies Program, School for Professional Studies, Saint Louis University

• Biography: Matthew J. Grawitch, PhD

Additional Resources

• The Work-Life Evolution Study, Boston College Center for Work & Family
• Employee Relations, 29 (4) – Special issue: Reflections on work-life balance
• The Work, Family, and Equity Index: Where Does the United States Stand Globally? The Project on Global Working Families

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