Editorials

Industrial and Organizational Psychology in the U.S. Navy and the Talent Management Center of Excellence

The opinions and assertions expressed herein are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense (DoD), or the…

Max. Classroom Capacity: The Serious Business of Humor in the Classroom

Dear readers, When I was a high school student, I remember experiencing the most unusual exam of my life. This was a final exam in English, and I think it…

The Future Is Asking More of Us as I-O Psychologists and We’re Rising to Meet It

At the time of writing this editorial, I am also grading papers and preparing to close out the semester. I always like ending my courses with lessons learned or key…

The Evolution of SIOP—Recent and Forthcoming Changes

The first SIOP conference was held in Chicago in 1986. We had 776 registrants and offered 34 sessions across four tracks. Hotel rooms cost $89 per night! If you were…

Deciphering The Skill Code

AI won’t eliminate work, but it will eliminate work that doesn’t use AI. This statement is often heard in conversations about how AI technology will change jobs. It also raises…

TIP Editorial Board

Maria Gallego-Pace, PhD, is a talent and culture executive with over 15 years of experience transforming organizations through talent strategy, employee experience, and data-driven insights. With a doctorate in applied…

Max. Classroom Capacity: A Spooky Halloween Special!

Dear readers, Did you know that in ancient Celtic traditions, on Samhain,1 the new year’s day harvest festival, people wore costumes and left food out to appease wandering spirits? Did…

President’s Column

Like people in many professions, I-O psychologists operate in a dynamic and increasingly digital world that displays many classic VUCA characteristics: volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Our role often requires…

Letting Go, Locking In: Fall Reflections for the Future of I-O

And just like that…summer 2025 is a wrap. Already, social media is abuzz with the “Great Lock-In” trend. The premise, like most Q4 trends, is simple: Instead of waiting for…

Max. Classroom Capacity: On Teaching in Dark Times

Dear readers, I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling a little bummed out about the current state of academia.1 Federal funding for important research is being cut, institutions like…