Kira Schabram
Assistant Professor of Management and Organisation at Pennsylvania State University, researcher on human sustainability at work who has published on work breaks and employee wellbeing.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 25min
It's okay, you can take a break
In this engaging discussion, Kira Schabram, an Assistant Professor at Smeal College of Business, dives into the crucial yet often overlooked importance of taking breaks at work. She reveals how regular breaks can combat burnout and enhance productivity, especially in high-stress roles. With insights into 'compromise breaks' and the need for supportive work cultures, Kira shares practical strategies for recognizing when to pause and ways to incorporate joyful, micro breaks into daily routines. A must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed!
Mar 1, 2026 • 25min
It's okay, you can take a break
Vanessa Miles, organisational psychologist who helps workplaces build break and resilience practices. Kira Schabram, management professor researching work sustainability and breaks. They discuss why breaks protect performance and wellbeing. They cover barriers to pausing, three practical break strategies, timing from micro-breaks to sabbaticals, and how leaders can normalize visible rest.
