The 21st Century Workforce

Learning to use psychology to manage the workplace of the 21st century.

by David L. Blustein, Ph.D.

Acesss to Dignified Work

I have just had a letter published in the NY Times that I wrote in response to an article that I did not think went far enough in advocating for the unemployed. Read More

As the Great Recession drags on, the problems of unemployment and underemployment continue unabated. As a practicing psychologist who works with clients struggling with work issues, I often wonder what would most help people as they manage work-related challenges. Read More

Unpacking the Psychological Costs of Unemployment

A recent New York Times article outlined the devastating costs of unemployment from a personal perspective, using the stories of individual's lives to give voice to this crisis. What are your views about the current unemployment situation? Do you think that psychology has a role to play in dealing with this crisis? Read More

What can psychology contribute to our work lives?

I am delighted to enter this world of blogging; I hope that my passion for the psychological exploration of working is intriguing to some of you and, ideally, helpful. In this blog, I will introduce some of my ideas and relate them to the challenges that individuals face in the world of work and to the challenges faced by employers and organizations. Read More

David Blustein, Ph.D., is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at Boston College and the Director of Career Development Services at Child and Family Psychological Services in Norwood, MA.

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