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.
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Center for Working Well faculty Allie Gabriel and Kate Zipay talk about building psychological ownership of your work by protecting your attention, reducing multitasking and using AI without outsourcing your thinking.
Monday, November 2, 2026
Natalie Schneider’s “Saving Stitch” escape room turns organizational behavior theory into a timed team challenge that builds communication, leadership and collaboration skills.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Employees who think critically and solve problems are always needed and appreciated.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Discover how personal self-disclosure can strengthen teamwork and engagement while also causing discomfort and information overload — and why team norms matter.
