What is I/O Psychology?

The field of industrial/organizational (I/O) psychology is centered on understanding work from a psychological perspective. It will allow you to apply knowledge about psychology to organizations.

As an I/O psychologist, you can contribute to the success of organizations by improving employee performance and wellbeing. According to the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, I/O psychologists assist organizations by:

• Recruiting people that best fit the organization
• Hiring better people
• Retaining the best people
• Developing fair, legal and efficient hiring practices
• Improving the skills of the people within the organization
• Creating a diverse, qualified workforce
• Developing performance management systems
• Minimizing absenteeism
• Eliminating harassment and discrimination
• Fostering a team environment
• Increasing motivation and dedication

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