📣 Audiem has been nominated for three IWFM 2024 Impact Awards, two in partnership with NatWest. Read the success story here⚡️Episode 11 welcomes workplace health and wellbeing expert Dr Jo Yarker, Reader in Occupational Psychology at Birkbeck, University of London, and Managing Partner of Affinity Health at Work. Chris, Ian and Jo explore her 2021 paper entitled 'Evaluation of a natural workspace intervention with active design features on movement, interaction and health',  co-authored with Fehmidah Munir et al, which evaluates an 'active workplace design' intervention case study. No James as he heads north of the border for more self-improvement, so instead the PinderPonder™ features a splendid guest appearance from the marvellous Esme Banks Marr. And whittling.Different workplace experts are interested in different elements of workplace, so it follows that workplace change projects featuring interdisciplinary teams can yield innovative methods and diverse insights. In this study evaluating an organisation moving into a new workspace designed with 'active design features', a range of qualitative and quantitative methods - including individual activity tracking - found that the move led to both individual and organisational benefits.New and improved! 🥳 Use the CHAPTERS feature on your pod player for section timingsLearn more💡🤓The pre-published version of the paper (i.e. not behind a journal paywall)Jo's academic profile at Birkbeck, University of LondonJo's Affinity Health at Work consultancy businessThe Affinity resource library that Ian mentioned in the introEmail us with questions and feedback: [email protected] Hit Chris ☎️ Leave us a voicemail on the Workplace Geeks hotline. We might feature you on a future episode! 📩 Subscribe to our newsletter for more Geeky goodness 📅 Join our upcoming Audiem webinars (and catch up on-demand) 🌟 Like what you hear? Rate and review us Apple Podcasts, and recommend us to your workplace pals! 💬 Ideas, feedback, or guest suggestions? Connect with Chris and Ian, and follow @WorkplaceGeeks on LinkedIn Share your thoughts using #WorkplaceGeeks Email us directly at [email protected] Workplace Geeks is sponsored by 2468 Group ☕️ Brought to you by Audiem⚡️— powering smarter workplace decisions with AI-driven insights. Get in touch to learn more 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 🎧 Dialogue editing by David Crackles

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