Gibson–who earned her master’s and Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Virginia Tech–has been appointed Dean of the David B. O’Maley College of Business at Embry-Riddle. Read the press release here.
Articles
Understanding IO Psych Propels New Career Options
Soft and strong. Studies consistently show the most promising careers now require “softer” relationship-oriented abilities paired with strong analytical skills…Situated at the nexus of these needs is the field of industrial and organizational psychology. Cody Cox Make no mistake, this is marketing. But it’s a notch above the typical promotional […]
SIOP Whitepaper on Expatriate Employees
Dr. William Gabrenya (Florida Institute of Technology) and Dr. Yumiko Mochinushi (Texas A&M University) wrote this paper on “the experiences and challenges encountered by people who live and work outside of their home societies and introduces some of the solutions currently available to meet these challenges.” Read Culture and Overseas […]
Adler’s IO Master’s Program in Vancouver
Somehow, when you say the words psychology or psychologist, people automatically think you’re a shrink or you’re going to come in and do psychoanalysis. Shawn Ireland, Adler University Vancouver IO Psych Program Director Read Adler University Leads the Way in Training Industrial and Organizational Psychologists in The Georgia Straight.
Evidence-Based Instructional Design: Text Difficulty
My latest article may be of interest if you work in training and development, instructional design, or a related field. Read Evidence-Based Instructional Design: Text Difficulty on LinkedIn.
We Like Your Look
Designed by the recruiting-technology firm HireVue, the system uses candidates’ computer or cellphone cameras to analyze their facial movements, word choice and speaking voice before ranking them against other applicants based on an automatically generated “employability” score. Drew Harwell, Washington Post Yeah, I have questions. So many questions. Loren Larsen, […]
What (Else) Can I Do with an IO Psych Degree?
Become the Chief Human Resources Officer of Marriott International, the largest hospital company in history. And while you’re at it, lead Marriott’s merger with Starwood, the second largest hospitality company in history. These days, pretty much everyone feels disconnected and dissatisfied with almost every institution surrounding them—with the exception of […]
Informational Videos for Research Participants
The Office for Human Research Protections has created a series of seven short, informational videos for potential research participants. Titles include What is Research?, Randomization, and Questions to Ask. Find the videos at the OHRP website.
Teaching Stats the Non-Awful, Non-Boring Way
Jess Hartnet, an IO psychologist teaching at Gannon University, shares weekly tips for teaching statistics at her blog, Not Awful and Boring Ideas for Teaching Statistics. Here’s an excerpt from a recent post: I spent many a summer day at Rehoboth Beach, DE. The seagulls there were assholes. They would […]
An Interview with Dr. Ben Beirmeier-Hanson
Although it wasn’t funny, we joked that no one grows up wanting to be an I/O psychologist because it’s not on anyone’s radar. Ben Beirmeier-Hanson Read or listen to the complete interview at The Tartan.