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September 13, 2019

ICHW Director Cristina Banks and Consulting Expert Melissa Jancourt attended the CoreNet Global Summit in Amsterdam this week, presenting in the session, "Our Next Now: Work Experiences for Continuous Learning."

August 2, 2019

Find courses related to the center's work currently available at UC Berkeley!

August 1, 2019

Potential Activities

Affiliates and NIOSH may consider the following as collaborative activities:

  • conduct joint research
  • develop programs, interventions, and other work-products
  • collaborate on seminars, meetings, trainings, and educational events
  • create and disseminate publications and other communication products
  • cross-promote individual and joint activities

July 11, 2019

Part of the Positive Psychology in the Workplace series​Workplace positive psychology exercises are relatively simple practices that can be incorporated into daily life and have the potential to benefit the well-being of individual employees and the organizations of which are they are a part.

July 1, 2019

Gourab Kar is an architect, industrial designer and human factors researcher based in Oakland, California. His interests lie in envisioning research-driven-design approaches to shape objects, spaces and experiences to be in tune with human needs, capabilities and behaviors. Gourab’s research investigates approaches to reduce sedentary behaviors and increase physical activity in our everyday lives - at home, in school, and in our offices. 

September 24, 2018

The ICHW led a focus group study aimed at understanding the ways physical elements of workplaces impact worker well-being and productivity. The focus group took place on Monday, September 24th, 2018 on the UC Berkeley campus.

July 5, 2018

IN THIS ISSUE:

Director’s Note

Introduction to Dr.Ed Yelin

Introducing Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer

Featured Researcher - Dr. David Lindeman

Spotlight on Sedentary Behavior

Finding Fit: Technical Report and Interactive Assessment Tool

Center Projects

The Leadership

The Interdisciplinary Team Researchers and Consulting Experts

Past Conference Presentations

Upcoming Conferences

Donate - Please Support HealthyWorkplaces

June 29, 2018

March 14, 2018

March 14, 2018 - A commentary between ICHW Director Cristina Banks and Hector De La Torre, Executive Director of Transamerica Center for Health Studies.

February 17, 2018

The Interdisciplinary Center for Healthy Workplaces (ICHW) has developed an Employer Guide that will enable organizations (with an emphasis on small and medium-sized) to find a workplace wellness program that fits their specific constraints.

April 6, 2017

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