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Richard Safeer Books

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Dr. Richard Safeer is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Known for: A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization

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A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization

A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization

leadership·10 min read

A Cure for the Common Company explores how organizations can foster employee well-being and resilience through culture, leadership, and everyday practices. Drawing on behavioral science and organizational psychology, Dr. Richard Safeer provides actionable strategies for leaders to create workplaces that support physical, mental, and social health, ultimately improving performance and engagement.

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Defining Well-Being at Work

Well-being at work is multi-dimensional—it encompasses physical health, mental clarity, emotional stability, social connection, and a sense of purpose. In the book, I emphasize that companies often silo these domains: occupational health handles ergonomics, human resources handle engagement, and lea...

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The Science Behind Well-Being

Behind every thriving company lies an understanding of behavioral and organizational psychology. In this section, I draw heavily from the evidence base: from behavioral economics, which shows that our environment shapes our choices, to social psychology, which explains why belonging drives motivatio...

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About Richard Safeer

Dr. Richard Safeer is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine. He specializes in integrating well-being science into organizational culture and leadership practices, helping companies build healthier and more productive work environments.

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