Kyle Brykman

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When an employee frequently remains silent at work, it may indicate underlying mental health challenges rather than just disengagement or dissatisfaction with workplace conditions. (Shutterstock)

Silence speaks volumes: How mental health influences employee silence at work

Kyle Brykman, University of Windsor and Anika Cloutier, Dalhousie University

Mental illness symptoms can impair work engagement by causing employees to fixate on the potential negative consequences of speaking up.
Entrepreneurs face many obstacles that threaten their survival, including financial insecurity and market uncertainties. (Shutterstock)

5 ways entrepreneurs can become more psychologically resilient

Kyle Brykman, University of Windsor; Alex Newman, Deakin University; Julia Backmann, University College Dublin; Robert J. Pidduck, Old Dominion University, and Silja Hartmann, Freie Universität Berlin

By investing in learning, believing in your capabilities and vision, harnessing failure as fuel for growth and leaning on social support, anyone can become a psychologically resilient entrepreneur.
Employees are often reluctant to speak up at work. But if they make efforts to research their ideas and ensure they benefit the organization, it benefits both workers and employers. (Unsplash)

Why employees hesitate to speak up at work — and how to encourage them

Kyle Brykman, University of Windsor and Jana Raver, Queen's University, Ontario

Studies consistently show that many employees are reluctant to speak up at work, and are even hardwired to remain silent. How can we help people voice their opinions more effectively?

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