Wellness in the Workplace: How to Nurture Positive Culture and Advocate for Yourself

It can be easy to feel overwhelmed in today’s fast-paced work environment, so promoting healthy working behaviors and surroundings is crucial for both employees and employers. Healthy employees tend to be more productive, take fewer sick days, suffer fewer work-related injuries and are less prone to burnout. 

Listen to our pediatric expert discuss workplace wellness

In this episode, Jennifer Shaer, MD, joins us to discuss wellness in the workplace and how to nurture a positive culture.  

Dr. Shaer is the chief wellness officer of Allied Physicians Group in Melville, New York, as well as a board-certified pediatrician, an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant and a certified executive and life coach. Dr. Shaer has her own podcast called ‘Reinventing the White Coat.’

In this episode, our expert discusses:

• How to nurture positive culture that supports staff wellness 
• Leadership strategies and qualities of a good leader 
• Disciplining staff and the importance of assuming positive intent 
• Identifying a toxic work environment