From the Editor

I write this From the Editor during my observance of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. For those unfamiliar with this holiday, the term means “head of the year” and marks the start of the year 5778 in the lunisolar Jewish calendar. As told in the book of Genesis, this is the number of years since the world was created. I attended services in observance of the holiday and was touched by the Rabbi’s discussion of the “lost-ness” many people are experiencing due to ongoing natural disasters, terrorism, political upheaval and an overall unrest in the world. It inspired me to use this forum to share a prayer for peace:

(Adapted and translated from the Hebrew of Rabbi Nathan Sternhartz; 1780-1845)

As we approach the last few months of 2017, I hope you will plan to attend an upcoming Learn at WORK webinar. They are:

Wednesday, December 20, 2017 1-2pmEST

Title: Woman-to-woman rape and sexual assault, and its impact upon the occupation of work: victim/survivors’ life roles of worker or student as disruptive and preservative

Presenter: Dr. Bex (Rebecca) Twinley

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3199989333958415107

If you missed any of the 2017 Learn at WORK webinars, you can find the recordings of these complimentary learning experiences at the Learn at WORK YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOJalCXvSg9fPHaFFs48PuQ

I am delighted to share the 2018 Learn at WORK webinars:

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 1-2pmEST

Title: Parental awareness of schoolbag carriage: A comparative study of Irish and United States parents

Presenters: Sara Dockrell & Karen Jacobs

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1069191880491268866

Wednesday, February 28, 2018 1-2pmEST

Title: From the past to the future: integrating work experience into the design

Presenters: João Marcos Bittencourt, Pascal Béguin and Francisco Moura Duarte

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7285376525477185537

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 1-2pmEST

Title: Workplace Violence and the Meaning of Work in Healthcare Workers: A phenomenological study

Presenter: Josianne Lamothe

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6573904541339253762

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 1-2pmEST

Title: A case study detailing key considerations for implementing a telehealth approach to office ergonomics

Presenter: Linda Miller

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3289959078106673923

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 1-2pmEST

Title: Use of Speech Generating Devices Can Improve Perception of Qualifications for Skilled Verbal, and Interactive Jobs

Presenter: Steven Stern

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5676727242389189889

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 1-2pmEST

Title: Split-shift work in relation to stress, health and other psychosocial factors among bus drivers

Presenters: Jonas Ihlstrom, Goran Kecklund and Anna Anund

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5910367965600248322

Wednesday, July 11, 2018 1-2pmEST

Title: A Workplace Modified Duty Program for Employees in an Oncology Center

Presenter: Elpidoforos S. Soteriades

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7829754627924088323

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 1-2pmEST

Title: Psychosocial risks, burnout and intention to quit following the introduction of new software at work

Presenter: Mouna Knani

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5356945280898533378

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 1-2pmEST

Title: Occupational therapists’ experience of workplace fatigue: Issues and action

Presenters: Cary A Brown, Jennifer Schell and Lisa M Pashniak

Link: TBA

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 1-2pmEST

Title: A scoping review on smart mobile devices and physical strain

Presenter: Patricia Tegtmeier

Link: TBA

You can view the complete schedule on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WORKJournal2016/?fref=ts

As always, I welcome hearing from you.

Shanah tova u’metuka (may it be a good and sweet year).

All my best