Alliance for Organizational Psychology Liaison
The purpose of the Alliance for Organizational Psychology liaison is to represent SIOP in meetings of the alliance. While SIOP members often take roles within the Executive Committee of the alliance, this liaison role ensures SIOP’s participation amongst the other organizations. This role is appointed by the President every 3 years.
Committee for the Advancement of Professional Ethics (CAPE)
SIOP’s Committee for the Advancement of Professional Ethics (CAPE) supports professional development needs associated with addressing ethical challenges in the practice, research, and educator roles within the I-O psychology field. The committee’s work focuses on identifying, developing, and sharing professional development resources while also serving as a response team to American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethics Code which also serves as SIOP’s Ethics Code. Volunteers who have experience or interest in ethical approaches to work will enjoy their service with CAPE.
Leadership: Chair, Chair-in-Training
Membership types:Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: SVS
Government Relations Advocacy Team (GREAT) Committee
The GREAT Committee furthers SIOP’s advocacy work in both the federal and local levels. This committee focuses on facilitating the nomination of SIOP members to serve on federal advisory panels or boar, creating and coordinating Congressional briefings and Annual Conference sessions, and organizing initiatives to engage SIOP membership to support advocacy work. Members with experience in policy work or an interest in increasing the reach of advocacy as it relates to SIOP will be a good fit for this committee.
Leadership: Chair, Chair-in-Training
Membership types:Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: SVS
Local I-O Group Relations Committee
SIOP’s Local I-O Group Relations Committee focuses on connecting SIOP to locally operated I-O psychology groups. Most of the work the committee is responsible for relates to the maintenance of the Local I-O Toolkit which is provided to those interested in starting a new group in their area around the world. Committee volunteers with a desire to continue to spread support of I-O professionals will enjoy the work during their service.
Leadership:Chair, Chair-in-Training
Membership types:Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: SVS
Open Science and Practice Committee
SIOP’s Open Science and Practice Committee reviews and provides input regarding open science approaches and practices in a wide variety of resources including academic research, organizational practice, and the SIOP Annual Conference. This committee’s work aims to educate SIOP membership in areas such as sharing of data, protocols, measures, and code; transparent and efficient research and practice workflows; and pre-registration of research and projects. Volunteers with an interest is viewing current research and providing guidance to best represent open science practices will be a good fit for this committee.
Leadership: Chair, Chair-in-Training
Membership types: Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: SVS
Professional Practice Committee
The Professional Practice Committee is responsible for understanding the needs of SIOP members who engage in applied I-O psychology work and making efforts to address their needs. The work of this committee includes advocacy and partnership with other SIOP committees and external organizations, and the provision of resources, programs, activities, and member benefits, either independently or in partnership with other SIOP committees. Those who have expertise in the practical application of I-O psychology will enjoy volunteering for this committee.
Leadership: Chair, Chair-in-Training
Membership types: Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: SVS
Scientific Affairs Committee
The Scientific Affairs Committee is concerned with all aspects of I-O psychology as a science. Its members encourage, promote, and facilitate greater contributions of a scientific and technical nature. The work of this committee includes reviewing and providing feedback to other committee’s publications. Volunteers who serve on this committee should be responsive to timely requests and understand that the work is dependent upon where their guidance is required.
Leadership: Chair, Chair-in-Training
Membership types: Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: SVS
United Nations Committee
SIOP’s United Nations Committee leverages the rigor, relevance, and reach of industrial-organizational psychology to provide meaningful and solutions-focused guidance when partnering with the United Nations. The work of the committee includes assisting with UN mandates, producing reports and statements that address critical I-O psychology related topics for the UN, and increasing membership’s awareness of UN agenda items through presentations, publications, and communications. Committee volunteers with expertise or interest in humanitarian work or advocacy will be a good fit for the various roles of the committee.
Leadership: Chair, Chair-in-Training
Membership types: Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: Chair outreach
Note: Volunteers who serve on this committee may require additional credentials for some UN roles
Visibility Committee
SIOP’s Visibility Committee works to get more people aware of SIOP, its membership, and the field of I-O psychology, such as policymakers, business leaders, and the general public. The core work of this committee includes prosocial research and efforts, education of HR and business executives who could bring I-O psychology into their organizations, and highlighting the I-O field to those in undergraduate programs or looking to change careers. Volunteers with an interest in driving the messaging of SIOP and the field of I-O psychology to the greater world around them will enjoy their work in this committee.
Leadership: Chair, Chair-in-Training
Membership types: Student, Associate, Member, Fellow, Retired
Volunteer sign-up: SVS
