Ripple Effect

When Wharton’s Stew Friedman started researching work-life balance in the late 1980s, he was told it was a “women’s issue that nobody cares about.” Four decades later, the topic is top of mind for employers and employees alike. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”

Practicing mindfulness at work can bring benefits to employees and the larger organization, according to research. Wharton’s Lindsey Cameron explains. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”

Wharton’s Iwan Barankay sifts through conflicting research about whether workplace wellness programs improve health outcomes for employees. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”

Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard talks about how social media has changed office culture by giving colleagues a way to connect with each other outside of work. This episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”

Retirement doesn’t have to mean the loss of identity or productivity. Wharton emeritus professor Stewart Friedman shares what he’s learned about leaving full-time work. This episode is part of a series on “Navigating Retirement.”

Economists with the Penn Wharton Budget Model have calculated a way to increase retirement savings for low-income earners in the U.S. Faculty director Kent Smetters explains the research.

Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. Wharton’s Katy Milkman explains how behavioral nudges can motivate people to put away more money for the future. This episode is part of a series on “Navigating Retirement.”

Companies can benefit from the experience and flexibility of older workers, says Wharton’s Peter Cappelli. What will it take for employers to stop age discrimination and change their approach to retirement? This episode is part of a series on “Navigating Retirement.”