The Center for Working Well will aim to be at the cutting edge of research when it comes to “working well.” This means ensuring that employees are able to thrive at work and at home by maintaining their well-being (i.e., reducing emotional exhaustion, burnout, and anxiety) and building positive social relationships at work.
We also want to understand how the changing nature of work (e.g., remote and hybrid work, digital nomadism) and issues at the work-nonwork interface (e.g., complex caregiving demands, and the impact of health issues on the workplace) affect well-being. To that end, faculty associates within the Daniels School and across Purdue will have the opportunity to apply for an annual small grant program to fund research related to the mission of the center.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Over the past several decades, traditional overt forms of discrimination have gradually been replaced by subtle forms of discrimination that are more ambiguous and difficult to detect. Though the decrease in blatant overt acts of discrimination indeed symbolizes progress, research suggests that this apparent “fix” has generated additional problems.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Among the multitude of challenges that working mothers face, an oft-overlooked — yet incredibly transformative one — is the return to work following the birth of a child. Beyond the physical recovery from pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum mothers must navigate a significant psychological shift in identity, balancing their roles as both a dedicated employee and a caregiver.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
In our fast-paced world, many professionals pride themselves on working long hours. But new research from Purdue Center for Working Well Director Allie Gabriel and colleagues suggests this "ideal worker" mentality may actually be counterproductive.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Society faces many grand challenges in an increasingly complex world that demands innovative solutions and collaborative efforts. Our recent research suggests that female leaders may be uniquely positioned to navigate these challenges due to their perceived relational skills.
