This study developed the construct of readiness for renewal in organizations and evaluated its underlying psychometric properties. We drew on Discourse of Renewal theory to develop, pilot, and refine a scale through three studies with full-time employees whose organizations recently experienced crises. Study 1 established a two-factor structure that included ethical communication and effective organizational rhetoric. Using confirmatory factor analysis in Study 2, we replicated the two-factor solution. Because of a high correlation between factors, we modified the model to include a higher order factor predicting the two lower order factors. Study 3 translated the questionnaire and replicated findings from Study 2 with full-time employees in Mexico. The resulting 15-item instrument in English and Spanish can be used by researchers and practitioners interested in assessing precrisis readiness through the Discourse of Renewal.

Background and objectives Health behaviors of physical activity and sleep are critical to the prevention of numerous chronic diseases. The health behaviors of healthcare professionals are even more critical, as healthcare providers who practice positive health behaviors are more likely to promote these healthy behaviors in their patients. Aims To assess the health status and health behaviors of medical students, faculty, and staff in an academic health center in the US, and examine the associations between behaviors, physical and mental health outcomes and burnout. Methods Students, faculty, residents and staff from a large university medical system completed an online survey between late-September and mid-November 2019. Associations were examined between health behaviors and health status including mental health outcomes with burnout. Results Participating in any leisure time physical activity and having a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score < 5 were associated with fewer physical health conditions and lower odds of reporting pain at any site ( n = 2060; students n = 242, residents n = 32, staff n = 1425, faculty n = 361). Leisure physical activity and fewer sleep symptoms were associated with fewer reported depressive, anxiety and stress-related symptoms. Participating in leisure physical activity and good-quality sleep were associated with lower odds of burnout. Conclusions The current study found high rates of physical inactivity and poor sleep among medical students, faculty and staff at an academic health center. These health behaviors were associated with poor mental health and high burnout. Programs and policies are needed improve these health behaviors to reduce burnout. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11332-022-00902-7.

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