What is I-O?

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.

Volunteer Activities

In conjunction with the Saturday Theme Track topic of Corporate Social Responsibility, the committee has coordinated one off-site and several on-site community outreach activities in New Orleans. 

1. School Library Makeover sponsored by Target.  A library makeover at a local elementary school sponsored by the Target Corporation.  SIOP members will be able to volunteer through the online conference registration process.  The project will take place on the Sunday after the conference (morning to early afternoon).  A registration fee will be donated to the Make It Right Project in New Orleans.

2.  The House That SIOP Built—collection of cash donations to the Make It Right Project in New Orleans to sponsor the construction of a house.  Donations will be collected during the conference or can be made anytime (starting immediately!) at www.makeitrightnola.org (click “Donate Now,” enter an amount, click “Make Donation,” and complete the remaining info, which includes a pull-down menu where you can choose “The House That SIOP Built”).

3.  Collections on-site at the conference hotel for local charitable organizations.  Information will be provided before the conference on what to bring to donate and where it will be collected.