How Does Industrial Psychology Apply to EHS&S?
Industrial-Organizational Psychology is the application of the study of human behavior to the workplace. Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologists employ an evidence-based approach, utilizing research and data to make recommendations and implement improvements that enhance the effectiveness of organizations, help manage risk, and deliver improved business results. I-O psychologists pursue advanced training that prepares them for work in an array of settings. I-O psychologists can be found in academia, corporations, the government, and nonprofits, as well as consulting firms.
Areas in which I-O psychologists practice include:
- Talent Assessment & Selection
- Leadership Feedback & Development
- Organization Culture & Climate
- Team Effectiveness
- Executive Coaching & Development
- Succession Planning
- M&A Due Diligence & Integration
- High Potential Identification & Development
- Employee Engagement
I/O Psychologists use the scientist/practitioner model to keep the academic focus of the profession aimed at activities that enhance the workplace for employees and the organizations that depend on them to accomplish business objectives. By using these methods I/O Psychologists guide employers in optimizing the work environment to allow peak performance in many functional areas including EHS&S. It is the use of theories and practices for human performance that give organizations a new level to use to achieve missions and targets.
Tweets by @chetbrandon1Important I/O Links
The I/O Psychology Profession
Career Resources
- O*NET Online has detailed descriptions of the world of work
- Free SEC 10-K (annual report) search
- Most used EHS Job Board: EHSCareers.com
- Get the inside story on the company you are interested in: GlassDoor.com
Culture Transformation
- A Primer on Culture Transformation: Slide Share
- Excellent reference book on culture change: Edgar Schein, The Corporate Culture Survival Guide
Human Performance Improvement
- International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI.org)
- Department of Energy Center for High Reliability Performance
- Princeton Neuroscience Institute
- ASTD Human Performance Improvement Series
- Fermilab Human Performance Improvement Resources
- International Atomic Energy Agency: Report on Human Performance in Organizations
- Human Factors Topics by Marc Green
- Human Performance Tools for Practioners
Behavioral Economics – Theories on Decision Making
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