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Industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology is the scientific study of the workplace. Rigor and methods of psychology are applied to issues of critical relevance to business, including talent management, coaching, assessment, selection, training, organizational development, performance, and work-life balance.

SIOP Members Discuss the Pitfalls of Organizational Citizenship Behavior

By Stephany Schings, Communications Manager

Organizational citizenship behavior has long been recognized for its positive effects on employees and organizations, but SIOP members’ research shows that in some cases helping may actually hurt.

Organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) is defined as discretionary behavior that is not formally required by the organization yet contributes to the organization’s success.

Much of the research on organizational citizenship behavior over the last few decades has focused on its benefits to individuals and organizations, said SIOP Member Diane M. Bergeron, assistant professor in the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. However, very little research has examined... Read More

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“Performance Management” Wins AHRD Book Award

One of the newest additions to SIOP’s Professional Practice series, Performance Management: Putting Research Into Action, was recently selected to receive the Academy of Human Resource Development’s R. Wayne Pace HRD Book of the Year Award.

The award will be presented at the 2010 AHRD International Research Conference in Knoxville, Tennessee, during the conference awards presentation February 26.

Performance Management (2009), edited by SIOP Fellows James W. Smither and Manuel London, discusses the shift in HR from...Read more

Executive Board Announces Planned SIOP Dues Increase
At its January 22nd meeting in Atlanta, SIOP’s Executive Board took action to implement a modest dues increase for the Read more...

SIOP Annual Conference Saturday Theme Track
As the workplace continues to change, I-O psychologists will need to adapt their knowledge and practices to change with it. Read more...

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Are You a Baseball Fan?

A special SIOP night at the ballpark has been scheduled in conjunction with the upcoming annual conference in Atlanta. Special ticket prices have been arranged.

Catch the Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs on Thursday, April 8 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $25 for the outfield and $13 for upper box.

Contact Alex.Ingle@braves.com and mention the SIOP conference....Read more