Helen Sairany, PharmD, MBA, BCACP

One could also argue that the Great Resignation is an era for a great realignment. During lockdown, many individuals took the time to realign their priorities.

Stress usually occurs as a byproduct of workplace powerlessness because feelings of powerlessness at work prevent us from being the kind of human beings we need to be.

Psychological safety substantially contributes to team effectiveness, learning, employee retention, and—most critically—better decisions and better performance.

Many workers don’t advertise their level of loneliness, nor do they know the impact of loneliness on their well-being.

In part 2 of this series, trauma-informed pharmacist Helen Sairany, PharmD, MBA, discusses the physical manifestations of burnout.

In this multi-part series on burnout and the problems currently facing pharmacy, trauma-informed pharmacist Helen Sairany, PharmD, MBA, discusses why burnout is skyrocketing.

Commonly known as “relationship addiction,” co-dependency involves emotional, spiritual, physical, or mental enmeshment with a loved one.

Students can begin learning about treating patients with trauma early.

Providing trauma-informed care is a crucial role for pharmacists.

Narcissistic leaders have a negative impact on the culture of their organization as their conduct and management style induces fear.

Organizational culture is determined by how the organizational leadership responds to a crisis, how they adapt to new demands and how they correct an employee when mistakes happen.

As leaders, we should ask ourselves if any of our people might feel imposter syndrome and what can we do to calm their anxiety and boost their confidence.

Many companies overlook the power that workplace culture can have on employee wellness and instead, focus relentlessly on financial metrics.

Companies that incorporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into their everyday operations will be instrumental in shaping a new standard in their workforce and ultimately in society.

The impact of the pandemic on the mental health of health care workers, including pharmacists and pharmacy staff, has been well documented.