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Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of working and the application of that science to workplace issues facing individuals, teams, and organizations. The scientific method is applied to investigate issues of critical relevance to individuals, businesses, and society.

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Women on the “Glass Cliff”

Research Shows Why Struggling Organizations Are Likely to Hire Female CEOs

By Barbara Ruland, Communications Specialist

Patricia Russo was appointed to Lucent Technologies in 2002. Mary Barra was hired to General Motors in 2014. Marissa Mayer was appointed CEO to Yahoo in 2012.

What do all of these women have in common? All were tapped to lead organizations that were seen as failing.

SIOP Member Yael Oelbaum wondered why women are asked to take over faltering businesses. She used a combination of financial and media analysis to search for answers.

The term “glass cliff” is a metaphor for the practice of placing women leaders in the precarious position at the top of troubled organizations, first used by English researchers in 2004.

“Some are calling the advancement of Theresa May to prime minister in Britain as the latest example,” Oelbaum said....Read more

Nominations for Executive Board Now Being Accepted

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SIOP Seeks Nominations for Various Executive Board Positions

Nominations for elected positions on SIOP’s Executive Board close midnight EDT September 30. Help shape the future of SIOP and I-O psychology by nominating one of the Society’s potential future leaders!...Read more

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I-O Through the Ages
SIOP Virtual History Museum Launched As the field of industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology continues to grow and evolve, it becomes increasingly important Read more...

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EAWOP 2017 Conference Submissions Deadline Approaching

The workplace has changed dramatically over the last decade. New industries and work cultures have brought new ideas and new challenges, and have opened up some exciting avenues for work and organizational psychologists....Read more