Department 12: An I-O Psychology Podcast

Stephanie Murphy on the Society for People Analytics

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0000

In this episode, host Ben Butina speaks with Stephanie Murphy, Ph.D., about her journey into people analytics and the rapid growth of her new organization, the Society for People Analytics. Stephanie shares how a simple meet-up with colleagues evolved into an international movement uniting people analytics professionals across diverse backgrounds, from HR and I-O psychology to finance and data science. With over 5,000 members and a strong focus on community, education, and professional development, the Society aims to support and shape the future of people analytics. Tune in to hear about the organization’s mission, its vendor-neutral approach, and the resources available to anyone interested in joining or learning more about this dynamic field.

Wes Johnson Tells a Tale of Two Water Parks

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:00:02 -0000

In this episode of the Department 12 Podcast, host Dr. Ben Butina speaks with Wes Johnson, a graduate student at Montclair State University, about his diverse work experiences at water parks during high school and college. Wes shares the contrasts between his engaging high school job and the less motivating college job, highlighting the significant impact of workplace culture on employee satisfaction and performance. They also discuss how these early job experiences influenced Wes's interest in IO psychology and the valuable lessons that can be applied to improve early career job environments and employee motivation.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:37 Wes Johnson's High School Experience 01:58 Undergraduate Water Park Job 03:45 Journey to IO Psychology 05:29 Applying IO Psychology in Real Life 09:22 Future of IO Psychology in Service Jobs 12:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Krystina Moustakis on Communicating with Decision-Makers as a Consultant

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0000

In this episode of the Department 12 Podcast, I’m joined by Krystina Moustakis, a learning experience designer and organizational psychologist with a knack for creating impactful training programs that align with business metrics. We dive into the art of consulting, particularly how to effectively communicate with executives and business leaders—a skill that's often emphasized but rarely taught in depth. Krystina brings her expertise to the table in a unique role-play exercise, where she demonstrates how to handle a real-world scenario involving safety shutdowns and the challenges of leadership transition within a company. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone looking to enhance their consulting skills and bridge the communication gap between consultants and executives. Be sure to check out the episode pag e for a full transcript.

Ian Siderits on Mentoring from the Protege's Perspective

Mon, 06 May 2024 12:11:00 -0000

In this episode of the Department 12 Podcast, Dr. Ben Butina talks with Ian Siderits, a Ph.D. candidate at North Carolina State University, about mentorship from the perspective of a mentee. Ian discusses his entry into the field of I-O psychology, influenced significantly by his mentors, starting with Dr. Tara Behrend during his undergraduate studies. He reflects on key mentoring principles, such as providing autonomy and the crucial role mentors play in both personal and career development. This episode offers insights into the dynamics of effective mentorship through Ian’s academic and professional experiences. Be sure to check out the episode page for a full transcript.

Ellie Hoekman on Career Coaching for I-O Psychologists

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Department 12, I sit down with the Ellie Hoekman, an I-O Psychology enthusiast turned career coach, to explore the paths that lead Ellie from a rejected quantitative psychology applicant to a fervent advocate and professional in the I-O psychology space. Ellie also shares her advice for I-O students, recent graduates, and faculty members. Be sure to visit the episode page for a full transcript.

Rich Mendelson on Time-Tracking

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:05:19 -0000

In this episode, Ben speaks to Richard Mendelson, Ph.D. about a range of topics, including Rich's work as an expert legal witness and consultant in school violence cases. The heart of the episode is a discussion about the relationship between time-tracking and productivity. The conversation also touches on the impacts of remote work and the gig economy. Check out the episode page for a full transcript and more links.

Shavonne Holman and Macy Cheeks on BIOP!

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:24:12 -0000

A few years ago, I talked to Shavonne Holman and Macy Cheeks about an organization they had founded: Blacks in I/O Psychology. Since then, the organization has gone from strength to strength, and, on February 22-23, 2024, BIOP will hold its Inaugural Conference & Gala in Atlanta. Register before the end of the year for an early-bird discount.

Victoria Mattingly on Moving From Tolerance to Allophilia

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:00:28 -0000

Dr. Victoria Mattingly joins Dr. Ben Butina to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. She shares her expertise from publishing the book Inclusivelytics and running her consulting firm. Dr. Victoria opens up about battling cancer this year and how it differed from facing depression. The conversation covers how to build genuine inclusion for all identities, embracing neurodiversity, using data to drive DEI efforts, and strategies to cultivate more allies. Tune in for an insightful discussion on leading with empathy, intersectionality, and ability-based inclusion. Be sure to visit the episode page on the Department 12 website for a full transcript. While you're at it, why not sign up for my free weekly newsletter?

Carol Kulik on HR for the Non-HR Manager

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 12:00:28 -0000

In this episode of Department 12, Dr. Ben Butina interviews Professor Carol Kulik, co-author of the book Human Resources for the Non-HR Manager. Dr. Kulik discusses the importance of HR for all managers, even those who don't have a formal HR role. She also talks about the importance of making HR research accessible and applicable to everyday practice.

Dr. Butina and Dr. Kulik also discuss the challenges of writing a book that is both academically rigorous and engaging to read. Dr. Kulik shares her insights on the importance of finding your voice as a writer and how to write for a specific audience.

Finally, Dr. Butina asks Dr. Kulik about her thoughts on the convergence of HR practices across different countries. Dr. Kulik discusses the similarities and differences in HR practices around the world, and she offers her perspective on the future of HR management.

Be sure to visit the episode page for key takeaways, questions for discussion, and a full transcript. While you're at it, why not sign up for the free Department 12 Newsletter and get your I-O news delivered fresh every week?

Henri Maindidze on Mentoring as a Grad Student

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Dr. Ben Butina interviews Henri Maindidze, a third-year graduate student in I/O psychology at Portland State University. Henry discusses his experiences with mentoring undergraduate students and how he helps them navigate the challenges of graduate school. He shares some of the most common questions he receives from mentees, such as how to manage their time, how to approach class assignments, and how to deal with supervisor dynamics. Henry also talks about the importance of being a critical thinker and how he helps his mentees develop this skill. He concludes by saying that the most rewarding part of being a mentor is seeing someone come back and say that a conversation they had helped them figure out where they wanted to go in their career.

Visit the episode page for a full transcript. And don't forget to subscribe the free Department 12 Newsletter for the latest IO academic research, popular press books and articles, and more.

Rachel Baghelai on Research in a Consulting Firm

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Join Dr. Ben Butina in this enlightening episode of Department 12 as he engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Rachel Baghelai. Dr. Baghelai recounts her unconventional journey into the world of Industrial-Organizational (IO) psychology, transitioning from banking to pursuing a graduate program at Elmhurst University. Delving into her evolution within the field, Dr. Bagley shares her shift from employee engagement surveys to becoming a passionate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultant. The episode's centerpiece is Dr. Bagley's groundbreaking project at The Kaleidoscope Group, where she discusses the innovative methodology behind validating a DEI survey for the modern workplace. Through key driver analysis, correlations, regression, and factor analysis, she demonstrates how this approach prioritizes inclusivity, diverse demographics, and insightful data analysis. Tune in for a captivating exploration of bridging research and practice in IO psychology and DEI initiatives.

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Trevor Nagle on Acting

Wed, 31 May 2023 03:00:00 -0000

Trevor Nagle is a working actor with more than 40 speaking roles in movies, TV shows, and live theater to his credit. He also does voiceover work and industrial films. In this episode, I talk to Trevor about what a day on set is really like, the unique challenges of auditions, and what separates successful working actors from those who drop out. There's also a great big swerve about halfway through this episode that I think you'll enjoy.

You can connect with Trevor on LinkedIn, and be sure to check out the episode page for a full show transcript. By the way, did you know there's a Department 12 Newsletter? It's absolutely free, so please sign up and give it a shot.

Andrew Holter on When the Data Doesn't Fit

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:00:30 -0000

In this episode, Dr. Ben Butina interviews Dr. Andrew Holter about the surprising findings in his recently defended dissertation on whether self-efficacy, grit, and job satisfaction predict turnover intention among new registered nurses. Dr. Holter also discusses his background in public safety and how IO psychology is applicable in his role as a fire department administrator. Check out the full transcript on the episode page.

Logan Watts on the Side Effects of I-O Interventions

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Dr. Ben Butina interviews Dr. Logan Watts, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Arlington, about his background and research. They discuss the concept of “side effects” in organizational interventions, which are unintended negative consequences that may occur as a result of a treatment or intervention. They also explore the distinction between side effects and primary effects, which are intended consequences of an intervention. Dr. Watts also shares an example of how he and his colleagues discovered negative side effects of an assessment tool they created, which resulted in a negative correlation between the nature of feedback and how much the participants liked the tool. He also addresses the challenges in detecting side effects in the workplace, such as collecting data and disentangling the effects of an intervention, and suggests that organizations may already be collecting a lot of relevant data that could be used to detect side effects.

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David Costanza on Generations in the Workforce

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0000

Are there reliable differences between generations? Should business and HR leaders make decisions based on generational differences? Why are generations so popular on social media and in the popular business press? Are generations even a thing? In this episode, I interrogate Dr. David Costanza, Director of the I/O Psych Doctoral program at George Washington University, where he is Associate Professor of Psychology and Organizational Sciences. I learned a lot and I hope you will, too. Check out the episode page for a full transcript. (Apologies in advance for blowing out the microphone! I sound like I'm screaming this episode!)

Raúl Alejandro Espino on I-O Psych in the Spanish-Speaking World

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:20:00 -0000

Raul Alejandro Espino joins us to share his observations about I-O psych in Central America, South America, and Spain. Be sure to visit the episode page for a full transcript.

The Case Against "I-O Psychology"

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:30:28 -0000

Let's face it. We've got a bad name. In this episode, I make the case against the name "industrial and organizational psychology," consider some of the alternatives, and offer up my own suggestion for a new name. I'd love to hear your opinion about this one, so please hit me up on Twitter, LinkedIn, or email to share your perspective. Be sure to check out the episode page for a full transcript of my insane ramblings.

Marcus Crede on the Sorry State of Statistical and Research Practices in I-O

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Dr. Marcus Crede has been threatened, legally and physically. His crime? Pointing out problems in published research. Lack of pre-registration, lack of power analysis, obvious calculation errors, impossible statistical results...authors, editors, peer-reviewers and readers are not doing so well. What is happening and what can we do about it? Check out the episode page here.

Matthews, Pineault, & Hong on Single-Item Measures

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:45:00 -0000

Can you validly and reliably measure a construct with just a single item? If so, what does that mean for academics and practitioners? In this episode, Dr. Russell Matthews (University of Alabama), Laura Pineault (Wayne State University), and Yeong-Hyun Hong (University of Alabama), join me to talk about their new paper, Normalizing the Use of Single-Item Measures: Validation of the Single-Item Compendium for Organizational Psychology_in the _Journal of Business and Psychology. Check out the episode page for a full transcript.

Gordon Schmidt & Sy Islam on Leadership in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:00:47 -0000

What can we learn about leadership from the Marvel Cinematic Universe? An awful lot, if our guides are Dr. Gordon B Schmidt and Dr. Sy Islam. In this episode, I talk to Gordon and Sy about how they first got interested in Marvel, why the MCU is such a great setting for exploring leadership practices, and how they worked together to create Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the MCU. Be sure to check out the episode page for a full transcript and links.

Jamie Madigan on Science Communication

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:45:00 -0000

One of the world’s foremost experts on the psychology of video games is one of us! Jamie Madigan, Ph.D. is the I-O psychologist behind the blog, podcast, and media empire called The Psychology of Video Games. In the first level, Jamie and I talk about how a good workplace is like a videogame and why that’s a cool topic for book. In the boss level, we talk about science communication, sounding like a person in your writing, and the differences between writing for a popular audience and writing for other nerds. Finally, in the bonus level, Jamie shares his tips for working with journalists. Check out the episode page for Jamie's bio and links and a full transcript.

Marc Effron Shares a Practitioner's Wishlist for I-O Research

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:45:15 -0000

How do practitioners learn about our research? What topics and questions do they wish we would research? How can we communicate our research more effectively? In this episode, I speak to Marc Effron, talent management consultant and author of One Page Talent Management about these questions and many more. Check out the episode page for Marc's bio, links, and a full episode transcript.

Robert Romano on Applying to Grad School

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 12:45:00 -0000

Robert has questions and I don't have the answers. But maybe you do. Robert is a junior at Marist College, majoring in psychology, and he plans to apply to grad schools in I-O psych after graduation. He has a lot of questions about the search and admission process that I am not equipped to answer. But you, my dear audience, have a wealth of experience to share with him. Listen to this episode and then check out the #IOPsychGradSchoolQuestions hashtag on Twitter and help us out! (Bonus: We also talk about the Robert's work with the Marist Institute for Public Opinion.)

Check out the episode page for a guest bio and transcript.

Courtney Keim on Being an I-O Psychologist All Along (Part 2)

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0000

Before she became an I-O psychologist, Courtney Keim worked as a server and bartender. In this second part of a two-part episode, Dr. Keim reflects on why bartenders make good I-O psychologists, how she chose I-O psych by a process of elimination, and how to read the early warning signs that you, too, may be a little I-O psychologist all along. Visit the episode page for a full transcript, links, and a guest bio.

Courtney Keim on Being an I-O Psychologist All Along (Part 1)

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:45:00 -0000

Before she became an I-O psychologist, Courtney Keim worked at a residential treatment center for traumatized boys. In this first part of a two-part episode, Dr. Keim reflects on how those six brutal weeks influenced her later career as an I-O psychologist and professor. Along the way, we discuss integrity tests, stress, coping, and those little glimmers of insight that convince some of us that we may have been a little I-O psychologist all along, even before we knew about the field. Visit the episode page for a full transcript, links, and a guest bio.

Jonathan Noftsier on Going From XO to IO

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:00:51 -0000

After 12 years as a Naval Aviator and Marine Corps Officer, Jonathan Noftsier transitioned to a career in I-O psych consulting. In this episode, we talk about Jonathan's transition from Executive Officer (XO) to I-O consultant, what civilians get wrong about the military, and how to translate military experience for civilian interviewers. Visit the episode page for a full transcript.

Sy Islam and Gordon Schmidt on Debunking and Testing Business Practices

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:00:44 -0000

Should we should spend less time testing our own theories and more time testing business practices as they're actually implemented in organizations? Can I-O psychologists improve Lean Management? What's the difference between testing and debunking? All this, and more, in my interview with Dr. Sy Islam (Talent Metrics Consulting, Farmingdale State College) and Dr. Gordon Schmidt (Purdue University Fort Wayne) about their paper Getting in the Game: I-O Psychologists as Debunkers and Testers of Business Practice.

Visit the episode page for more links and a full transcript.

Alison Horstmeyer on Curiosity and Thought Leadership

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:45:00 -0000

What's the difference between an expert and a thought leader? What's the big deal about curiosity? What's the shadow side of curiosity? What does too much curiosity look like? If you're curious, check out this episode with Dr. Alison Horstmeyer (Website, LinkedIn). Visit the episode page for a full transcript.

Roni Reiter-Palmon on Creativity

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:45:00 -0000

How should an I-O psychologist think about creativity? How do we define, operationalize, and measure it? What's the relationship between creativity and expertise? What is problem construction and why is it so crucial to creativity? What's the role of time, attention, and perspective-taking? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Roni Reiter-Palmon, an I-O psychologist who has spent her career studying creativity at the individual, team, and organizational levels. I learned a ton in this interview and I hope you will, too. Be sure to check out the full transcript on the episode page.

Jared Lock on Organizational Culture

Mon, 24 May 2021 11:45:00 -0000

Jared Lock began his I-O journey at the University of Tulsa, studying under Bob and Joyce Hogan. These days, he heads up The JDL Group, a consulting firm he founded that employs a network of 40 licensed I-O psychologists. We start our conversation by learning about Jared's personal I-O journey and what he learned from the Hogans. We then discuss organizational culture, including why I-Os tend to disqualify themselves from conversations with business leaders, how to find the difference between "the words on the wall" and the actual organizational culture, and why it's important for both individuals and organizations to be upfront about who they really are.

Be sure to check out the episode page for a full transcript.

Mike Urick on A Manager's Guide to Using the Force

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:07 -0000

Mike Urick, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Management and Operational Excellence and the Graduate Director of the Master of Science in Management program at the Alex G. McKenna School of Business, Economics and Government at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA. In this episode I talk to Mike about his new book, A Manager's Guide to Using the Force: Leadership Lessons from a Galaxy Far Far Away. Visit Mike's webpage or connect with him on Twitter or LinkedIn. Be sure to visit the episode page for a full transcript.

Daniel Krantz on Perseverance in the Doctoral Journey

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000

Everyone who earns a PhD has a story to tell, but some stories are more interesting than others. Unfortunately, what makes a story interesting is hardship. Today's guest, Dr. Daniel Krantz, a freshly-minted PhD in I-O psych from the University of Akron, had to overcome more than his share of obstacles in the past few years. Along the way, he's learned some lessons about adaptability and perseverance that we can all learn from.

Be sure to visit the episode page for a full transcript of this show. While you're at it, subscribe to the Department 12 Newsletter for weekly I-O psych news, links, and opinion.

Clemente Diaz on Bridge Builders and the Advocacy Registry

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 13:00:04 -0000

Clemente Diaz is the Associate Director of College Now at Baruch College and an adjunct faculty member in I-O Psychology at the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Clemente is also a member of Bridge Builders, a SIOP sub-committee dedicated to helping make connections to students and the larger community.

In this episode, we talk about the Advocacy Registry, where SIOP members can sign up to give talks at schools, career centers, and other organizations.

Check out the episode page on the Department 12 website where you can find the full transcript for this episode and a video demonstrating how to sign up for the Advocacy Registry.

Sevelyn Crosby & Amelia Do on "My Mommy is an Organizational Psychologist"

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:55:52 -0000

Sevelyn Crosby is the author of a new children's book, My Mommy is an Organizational Psychologist and Amelia Do is part of the sales and marketing team for the book. In this episode we discuss why Sevelyn was inspired to write the book and the process of writing, illustrating, publishing, and marketing it. We also discuss the role of design thinking in the revision process. Check out the episode page for links and a full episode transcript.

Laura Gallaher on Changing the Culture at NASA

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:55:00 -0000

On February 1, 2003, the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it re-entered the earth's atmosphere, killing all seven crew members. The investigation board looking into the matter found fault in NASA's organizational culture, especially how it handled decision-making and risk assessment. That's where today's guest, Dr. Laura Gallaher, enters the story.

Special thanks to Ryan Thibodeau, Kris Duvy, Ryan Isaac, Vivian Woo, Richard Mendelson, Veronika Jakl, and Craig Dawson for their questions.

Visit the episode page for links and a full transcript. Also, if you like the show, please sign up for the free Department 12 Newsletter.

Visit Gallaher Edge to learn more about Laura's consulting services.

Cynthia DeVita-Cochrane on Being a Business Resiliency Counselor

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 12:50:00 -0000

In our frustrating and never-ending quest to explain what I-O psychology is, we could always say, at least, "No, we don't do counseling." Today's guest is taking that away from us, too. Cynthia DeVita-Cochrane joins us from the frontier of I-O psychology as she shares her experience as a business resiliency counselor. Along the way, we learn why mediators don't have mantras, how consultants are responding to the pandemic, why entrepreneurs can't count on Google for good business advice, and the best-kept secret in small business.

Be sure to visit the episode page for links and a full transcript. (And don't worry, we didn't actually meet in a restaurant. I just wanted to feel like I was out of the house.)

Britt Gottschalk & Ethan Sprang on How I-O Psych Can Save the Organizational World

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:45:00 -0000

Can I-O psych save the world? At least the world of work and organizations? My guests think so. Britt Gottschalk and Ethan Sprang of ReVise Consulting join us to talk about how COVID-19 will change the world of work and how I-O psych nerds can help. Check the episode page for a full transcript and links.

David Copeland on Success as a Psychology Major

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:55:00 -0000

David Copeland, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Psychology at UNLV. In this episode, he joins us to talk about his book, Success as a Psychology Major, which he co-wrote with Jeremy Ashton Houska. In addition to the book, we talk about the growing popularity of "Introduction to the Psychology Major" courses, which help psych majors explore speciality options and plan their careers.

Check out the episode page for a full transcript. Also, be sure to check out Dr. Copeland’s interview on the Getting I-O into Intro Psych blog.

Macy Cheeks & Shavonne Holman on Blacks in I/O

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:59:00 -0000

What's it like to be Black in I-O psychology? When Shavonne Holman and Macy Cheeks graduated from Howard University—the country's most prestigious historically black university—and entered graduate programs in I-O psych, they weren't prepared for how alone and isolated they'd feel. Over dinner and drinks, they talked about forming a LinkedIn group for Blacks in I/O...and that's when things got really interesting.

In this episode, you'll hear the story of how that LinkedIn group became Blacks in I/O, a professional networking & learning association for Black industrial-organizational psychologists, practitioners, students and allies. You'll also learn how _you _ can pitch in to help Blacks in I/O change the field. Check out the episode page for more links to Blacks in I/O resources a full transcript of this episode.

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Sherif al-Qallawi on the Journey to I-O Psych

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 11:59:00 -0000

In our final episode with Sherif al-Qallawi (Twitter, LinkedIn), Sherif reflects on his long and winding journey to I-O psych. We'll travel from pharmaceuticals to the United Nations, by way of a coin flip. Be sure to check out If Only I Had Known Back Then on the GIT SIOP blog and tell your psych instructor friends about www.teachiopsych.com. And if you'd like a full transcript, check out the episode page.

Sherif al-Qallawi on Egyptian Work Culture

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 12:00:49 -0000

I-O psychology is WEIRD: Most of our research is conducted with samples of Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic societies. How confident can we be that our evidence generalizes to non-WEIRD workplaces around the world? To gain some insight on that question, I asked our friend Sherif al-Qallawi (Twitter, LinkedIn) to talk about the Egyptian workplace and how it differs from workplaces in North American and Western Europe.

Check out the episode page for a full transcript.

Sherif al-Qallawi on the Fulbright Scholarship

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 12:00:10 -0000

Sherif al-Qallawi (Twitter, LinkedIn) is a PhD candidate at Florida Tech. In this episode, Sherif explains what the Fulbright Scholarship is and how it can change the lives and work of IO psych grads and graduate students. Be sure to check out the episode page for a full transcript.

Qualitative Research Special

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 15:00:20 -0000

Let's talk about qualitative research in IO psych. What is it? What kinds of research questions can you ask with it? What are the methods like? How can you get started? In this episode, I'm joined by Julia McMenamin (Twitter), Dr. Jennifer Pickett (Twitter), Dr. Deborah DiazGranados (Twitter), and Dr. Scott Davies (Twitter). Be sure to check out the episode page for a transcript and more links.

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Why I Became an IO Psychologist: Scott Davies

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 15:48:00 -0000

I've got a great episode on qualitative research in IO psychology coming up. In the meantime, here's a brief clip from one of the guests on that show, Dr. Scott Davies of PointLeader Predictive Analytics. Be sure to check out the episode page for a transcript and more links.

Kyana Beckles on Pre-Employment Testing for Law Enforcement

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Kyana Beckles, Founder and CEO of Leverage Assessments, Inc. based in New York City, discusses pre-employment testing processes for law enforcement. Kyana works with the NYPD and has a wealth of practical experience and insights on how IO can help address recent challenges with law enforcement. She also shares her perspective on the "Defund the Police" movement.

My thanks to Mark Tregar, Lisa Kath, Katherine Sliter, Jimmy Mundell, Christina Moran, Reid Klion, Wil Jiminez, Shane Hodgson, and Cavan Gray for the great questions via Twitter! Check out the episode page for a full transcript.

Daniel Maday on Digitizing Your Classroom

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:15:00 -0000

Hello, friends. Are you teaching a class this fall? Are you teaching it online or in some hybrid format? Then today's guest has some advice for you. Take a deep breath. It's going to be okay. Better than okay, even. Take a listen to Daniel Maday. He has some good advice for you. Oh, and be sure to check out this episode's page for a transcript and Daniel's contact information.

Alexander Schwall on Behaviors & Performance During COVID-19

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 20:06:22 -0000

Everyone is speculating about how COVID-19 has changed work, but in this episode, I speak to a man who has more than an opinion: he has data. Dr. Alexander Schwall, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder of Rhabit Analytics, joins me to discuss what's changed for employees--and what hasn't--since COVID-19. Are employees more or less concerned about pay? Work-life balance? Does the manager matter? At the risk of sounding like a bad Buzzfeed headline, the answers may surprise you. Oh, and be sure to visit this episode's page on Department 12 to download Rhabit's recent whitepaper on empathy.

Gudela Grote on the Alliance for Organizational Psychology

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:00:49 -0000

Gudela Grote is a past president of the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP) and the current president of the Alliance for Organizational Psychology (AOP). In this episode, we talk about the mission of the AOP and the importance of global collaboration among work and organizational psychologists and practitioners.

Visit the episode page on Department 12 for a full transcript.

Ali Salihoglu on Starting a Podcast

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:46:40 -0000

Ali Salihoglu is starting a podcast for the Hofstra IO Psych Student Association and he's got questions! If you're thinking about starting an IO psych podcast of your own, this is definitely the episode for you. We talk equipment, marketing, show length, and a lot more.

Jo Jorgensen on Running for President

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:35:00 -0000

What's more grueling, writing a dissertation or running for President? What the are KSAs for a national political candidate? How is campaigning for a third party like teaching and consulting? How is managing a political campaign different from managing a company?

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Jo Jorgensen, the Libertarian Party candidate for President of the United States. Dr. Jorgensen has a Ph.D. in I-O psychology from Clemson University, where she currently serves as a Senior Lecturer in Psychology. To learn more about her campaign, visit www.joj2020.com. (Click here to check out the study I mentioned in this episode on the link between militarization and and police violence.)

Lisa Kath on Moving from Organic Chemistry to IO Psychology

Wed, 27 May 2020 01:29:00 -0000

Lisa Kath used to be a chemist. Now she's an IO psychologist. What the hell happened? In this episode, I talk to Lisa about her career transition, how she found out about IO psych to begin with, and what she misses about chemistry.

Follow Lisa on Twitter. (Pssst...she's also the ringmaster behind I-O Psych Memes on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tell the cool kids.)

Chris Mackey on Gaming Leadership Development

Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Well, folks, this COVID-19 business is messing up a lot of plans, including Chrissy Mackey's dissertation research plan! In this episode, Chrissy joins me to talk about how she's pivoted so she can move forward with her original research on the use of Dungeons and Dragons for leadership development. I've never played D&D, so I asked Chrissy to walk me through how it works and why it might be a good choice for leadership development and training.

Check out Chrissy's videos on YouTube and Instagram. You can also follow Chrissy on Twitter, LinkedIn, and visit the webpage of her consultancy, Improved Initiative Consulting.

Katrina Burch on Commuting

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Katrina Burch, an Assistant Professor of IO Psych at Western Kentucky University, joins us to talk about the open road. Or subway. Or whatever. Is commuting a transition or a life domain in its own right? How does work spill over into the commute? Why is it so hard to get good commuting data? What about people who really enjoy their long commutes? What's wrong with them? Or, what's right with them? How are people going to feel about commuting after working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

You can connect with Katrina on Twitter or on her faculty page at WKU. Check out Your Employer Should be Funding Your Commute over on Medium. You can find most of Katrina's published work on ResearchGate.

Stefanie Mockler on Coaching Leaders During COVID-19

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Stefanie Mockler joins the show to talk about her work coaching leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about information and decision overload, isolation, communication, and how our send of professionalism may be changing.

Connect with Stefanie on LinkedIn
Read Stefanie's article, Playbook For Leaders: Checking in on Employees, Maintaining Personal Connection, & Getting Results During COVID-19 [+ Templates for Team & 1:1 Mtgs]
Stefanie recommends, 4 Ways to be a Resilient Leader During the Coronavirus Crisis
Read Stefanie's article, To Lead Through Uncertainty, Become More Transformational

Juliet Aiken on How IO Can Help in the Wake of COVID-19

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:25:00 -0000

In this episode, I meet Dr. Juliet Aiken, winner of this year's Distinguished Early Career Contributions-Practice Award from SIOP. Juliet is also the founder and program director of the Master's program in IO at the University of Maryland. I talk to Juliet about how we can reach outside of our usual areas of practice to help in the wake of COVID-19.

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Sara Perry on Remote Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 01:25:12 -0000

Tonight I'm joined by Sara Perry, Assistant Professor of Management at Baylor University, to talk about the great and terrible experiment in remote work that many American workers are now experiencing. What, if anything, does the research have to tell us about implementing remote work programs under conditions like these? What can we learn from experience?

You can follow Sara on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Also, please consider her research request: "We are currently recruiting couples to participate in a study on remote work -- qualified married or cohabiting couples are those in which at least one partner works remotely (at least some of the time) and works full-time for an organization (no self-employed business owners): http://tinyurl.com/baylorremoteworkstudy. We are compensating with $25 Amazon gift cards and are taking enrollments for the next launch date in April now. We prefer those who have been working remotely already before this and will continue to do so after this crisis is over. More details on eligibility are at the link."

Aaron Halliday on Data Science

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:32:45 -0000

Let's meet Aaron Halliday, IO psychologist and data scientist. How did he end up in both worlds? What can IO psych offer data science and vice versa? How can an IO psych nerd go about learning more about all this stuff? You can connect with Aaron on LinkedIn and learn more about his startup, Trust Included. To see the complete list of links from this episode, visit us on the website.

Cody Cox & Greg Pool on Mixing Academia & Consulting

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:00:00 -0000

Listener Lindsey Lane asks, "...for a long time I have heard of people combining consulting and academia into one career (i.e., professors that consult on the side). Does this really happen?" Yes, L3, after a long day of teachin', researchin', publishin', and committee chairin', some profs unwind by pouring themselves a tall, frosty glass of consultin'.

Greg Pool and Cody Cox from the Department of Industrial / Organizational Psychology at St. Mary's University are two such critters. In this episode, they talk about how their research, teaching, and consulting influence each other and some of the real world considerations of taking this on as a career.

Side Note: If you're looking to promote your Master's program with a sponsored advertorial-type article, you should check out Cody's work, Understanding Industrial Organizational Psychology Propels New Career Options, in The Rivard Report. I'm not saying it's good. I'm saying it's real good.

Coaching "Jeff" at a Career Crossroads

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 16:25:00 -0000

In this episode, I coach "Jeff" (not his real name) who is struggling with a career decision. He's finishing up a Master's in IO Psych and an MBA and he can't decide whether to pursue a PhD or jump right into the workforce. This isn't scripted or rehearsed--we're really talking for the first time on the air. I make some mistakes, but I wanted to share the session anyway to show that real coaching can be messy and imperfect, but still help.

You can learn more about the coaching model I used with "Jeff" right here. If you have advice for him, please share it on Twitter or in the comments section below.

Mindy Shoss Tells the Story of a Publication

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 02:22:00 -0000

Where do researchers get ideas for new studies? How do multiple co-authors work together on a single paper? How should we deal with rejection? In this episode, Mindy Shoss, Ph.D., an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at a paper she recently published along with Bradley Brummel, Tahira Probst, and Lixin Jiang.

If you enjoyed this episode, definitely check out the paper—The Joint Importance of Secure and Satisfying Work: Insights from Three Studies—and connect with Mindy on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Treat Yourself Holiday Gorging Triple Scoop

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:32:36 -0000

Do you like Department 12 but wish it was, you know, a little less boring? Then check out The I/O Soapbox, a YouTube video series that talks about I/O stuff in entertaining and clever ways. (You know, if you're into that sort of thing.)

Can gathering the predictions of other researchers, policy-makers, and ordinary people improve social science research? Stefano DellaVigna, Devin Pope, and Eva Vivalt think so, and they've published an article in Science to make their case. If you think it's a good idea, you can sign up to become a predictor on the Social Science Prediction Platform.

Finally, if you use Chrome, check out the Google Scholar Button. It lets you look up scholarly references--and download full-text PDFs--as you browse the web. Also, it's free.

Stefanie Mockler on Coaching

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:39:02 -0000

A warm welcome to Stefanie Mockler, a doctoral candidate at DePaul University. Stefanie is a leadership consultant, executive coach, and Head of Insights at Vantage Leadership Consulting. She's also the founder and owner at The Female Leader's Edge, where she coaches women leaders to overcome organizational barriers and reach their goals.

What is coaching and how is it different from other interventions? Is it about asking questions or giving advice? Is it regulated? What kinds of problems or goals do clients bring to coaching? Is an IO psych program good preparation for a coaching career? I interrogate Stefanie with all these questions, and more!

You can reach Stefanie on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

(In this episode I mention that this is the first discussion of coaching on the show. Uh, no, that would be this excellent episode with Alok Sawhney.)

James Hughes on Starting a Doctoral Program

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:43:00 -0000

James Hughes is a busy man. In this past few weeks, he's moved, started a podcast, and began his doctoral program at the University of Connecticut. He's also teaching his first class tomorrow. And did I mention he's the co-founder of AGL & Associates, a consulting firm that helps startups optimize their business models?

And he still found time to talk to us. He's been asking the IO world for advice on graduate school and, in this episode, he shares the cream of the crop with us. He also shares his own advice for getting into the grad school of your choice.

After you listen, be sure to connect with James on LinkedIn and check out his brand new podcast, The Abnormal Way, with Shamit Y. Patel.

How to Get Access to Research Outside of Academia

Fri, 06 Sep 2019 00:27:00 -0000

Looking for something? Some journal articles, maybe? A pre-print or two? Don't be shy. Come closer. I'll hook you up. Let's start by checking in with your alma mater. They've gotten enough of your money and blood. The least they can do is offer alumni access to their academic databases. If they turn you away, see if you can get a library membership at another local local public college or university. Your local lending library is worth a try, too.

No luck? Try Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, or PsyArXiv. But whatever you do, stay away from those cats at Sci-Hub. They're baaaad news, dig?

Check out the Department 12 Podcast, blog, and newsletter at www.department12.com. And for even more IO geekery, follow me on LinkedIn. (It's just like Facebook, except that people try to sell you consulting instead of essential oils.)

Naz Tadjbakhsh on the Dissertation Journey

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:11:39 -0000

What's the danger of going down too many rabbit holes during a lit review? How do you keep going when you want to quit? In this second episode of a two-part series, newly-minted PhD Naz Tadjbakhsh talks about her dissertation journey. (My apologies for the sound quality and abrupt ending on this one. I promise you, I was more polite to Naz than this recording would indicate.)

Contact Naz on:

Jeff Dahlke on the Dissertation Journey

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:42:15 -0000

How hard are comps? What exactly happens in a dissertation defense? In this first episode of a two-part series, newly-minted PhD Jeff Dahlke joins us to talk about his dissertation journey. If you're a graduate student, or thinking of becoming one, you'll learn a lot from Jeff.

Contact Jeff on:

Andrew Naber on Team Agility

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:39:23 -0000

Every commonly-accepted word or phrase was once a new-fangled buzzword (or buzzphrase, I guess) that caused people to roll their eyes. In this episode, Andrew Naber defends the freshly-minted phrase "team agility" against my onslaught of curmudgeonism. If you're not following Andrew on Twitter (@AndrewMNaber), you're missing out.

Mike Morrison on the Better Poster

Fri, 31 May 2019 00:38:58 -0000

Suppose you found yourself in a living nightmare, and suppose you found yourself at a poster session, but I repeat myself. Mike Morrison, an IO psych geek with design chops, can lead us out of this text-crammed hellscape. His mythical weapon? The Better Poster.

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Gordon Schmidt on the Virtual Future of Leadership

Thu, 16 May 2019 00:39:11 -0000

In this episode, Dr. Gordon Schmidt discusses how virtual work and the gig economy may change how we look at leadership, team cohesion, and organizational identification.

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Minisode: Attention! Attention!

Thu, 09 May 2019 00:20:26 -0000

Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology Mini-Course
Department 12 Newsletter
Brand Spankin' New SIOP Website
SIOP Research Access

Patricia Grabarek & Katina Sawyer on Wellbeing for IO Psychologists

Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:32:55 -0000

Katina Sawyer and Patricia Grabarek are the two IO psychologists behind Workr Beeing, a website, blog, and podcast which applies science to help you build a happy, healthy work life for yourself, your teams, and your organizations. In this episode, I ask Patricia and Katina to offer wellbeing advice for those of us in the IO tribe.

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What advice would you give IO psych grad students on taking care of themselves? Respond on Twitter.

Rob Briner on Evidence-Based IO

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:31:20 -0000

Wait a minute, isn't all IO Psychology evidence-based? Isn't that kind of our deal? In this episode, Rob Briner joins me to talk about EBP and how it applies to our world. Rob was also kind enough to write up his advice for students on the blog, so be sure to check it out.

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Alan Colquitt on Talent

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 01:15:45 -0000

Does performance management work? Should we spend more on high-potentials? Are we ever going to get better at predicting job performance? Listen to Alan Colquitt patiently explain why I am wrong about nearly everything related to performance management, job selection, and talent development. It was a blast!

Show Links

Follow Alan on Twitter
Visit Alan's Website
Buy Alan's Book, Next Generation Performance Management: The Triumph of Science Over Myth and Superstition

Advice for Pavel Smirnov

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 14:46:09 -0000

Pavel Smirnov is working in retail in Brooklyn while he goes to Hofstra part-time for IO. Can he get a job in the field now or should he stick it out for another year and a half until his internship starts? You can leave your advice for Pavel on the episode page or on Twitter with the tag #SavePavel.

Show Links

Episode Page (Leave Your Advice in the Comments!)
Pavel Smirnov on LinkedIn

Eric Knudsen on Quality of Hire

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 12:05:20 -0000

If I asked the average businessperson what they know about IO Psychology, I'm pretty sure the answer would include "hiring" and "measurement." Yet, very few companies measure the quality-of-hire (QoH). In this episode, Eric Knudsen, Ph.D. talks about how he implemented a QoH measure at his company, Namely. Be sure to check out Eric's blogpost, The Journey to Quality-of-Hire Measurement, for more of the details we didn't cover in the show.

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Nick Salter on Getting IO into Intro Psych

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 01:16:06 -0000

Remember learning about IO psych in your Introduction to Psychology class? Yeah, me neither. Nick Salter joins us to talk about the SIOP's GIT (Getting I-O into Introductory Psychology Textbooks) Task Force.

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Harry Crane & Ryan Martin on Researchers.One

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:00:00 -0000

Peer-reviewed journals are like the weather. Everyone complains, but no one does anything about it. Well, mad statisticians Harry Crane and Ryan Martin did something. They developed a radical new platform for scholarly publishing that incorporates many of the features the rest of us have been daydreaming about.

Show Links:

Reseachers.One
Article: In Peer Review We (Don't) Trust: How Peer Review's Filtering Poses a Systemic Risk to Science (Researchers.One)
Article: My Grandfather Thought He Solved a Cosmic Mystery (The Atlantic)
Twitter: Researchers.One
Harry Crane: Personal Page
Ryan Martin: Personal Page

Halloween Fun Size Triple Scoop Descent into Madness

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 01:16:50 -0000

Show Links:

Blog: A Scientific Approach to Work (Psychology Today)
Directory of Open Access Journals
Department 12 Newsletter Sign Up

Matt Crayne on Moving from Consulting into Academia

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 01:13:45 -0000

When it comes to the career choice of academia or applied work, the grass is always greener on the other side. In this episode, I talk to Matt Crayne, a guy who has been on both sides of that fence is prepared to give us a grass report.

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Michael Chetta & Sy Islam Debate the MBA

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:38:32 -0000

If you're getting a graduate degree in IO Psych, is it worth it to get an MBA, too? In this episode, friends and business partners Mike Chetta and Sy Islam debate the issue and talk about their own adventures with the MBA.

Show Links

Michael Chetta: Email, Twitter, LinkedIn
Sy Islam: Email, Twitter, LinkedIn
Talent Metrics Consulting

Oh, by the way, sign up for the Department 12 Newsletter. A freshly-baked batch of non peer-reviewed IO goodness every month or so.

Overqualified Advice

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:01:02 -0000

Dr. Adrian Walton wants to work in organizational psychology, but his co-workers are telling him not to mention his PhD on his resume or LinkedIn profile because he'll be written off as overqualified. What do you think?

Vote in the Twitter poll here and respond on social media.

Back to School Special

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 22:26:53 -0000

Steve Alexander is going back to school! He starts an IO Psych Master's program in IO Psych at UNC Charlotte in the fall and he's got questions. I took a stab at some answers, but I hope you will, too. Post your advice to Twitter with the hashtag #IOBack2School.

Michael Vodianoi on Branding IO Psych

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 00:45:04 -0000

If you're a fan of mispronounced last names, you're going to love this episode. More importantly, we'll talk about the IO Psych brand with Michael Vodianoi.

Show Links:

Michael on LinkedIn
Michael's Article: Industrial-Organizational Psychology – Getting a Foothold in Canadian Business
The Hemingway Editor

Jeff Dahlke on Reproducibility

Thu, 24 May 2018 00:58:50 -0000

In this episode, you'll hear me continually confuse "reproduce" and "replication" and listen to my bird scream in the background. Also, Jeff Dahlke talks about some smart researchy stuff while I smack myself in forehead, realizing all the many, many mistakes I've made with my data.

Contact Jeff on:

Makin' it on the BLEEPIN Outside

Tue, 22 May 2018 00:38:00 -0000

Be sure to follow Aaron Kraus on Twitter (@Aaron_Kraus). You'll be glad you did.

5 tips for success:

1. Know the business. Do some research on the audience, current state, and history. Don’t waste time asking questions you could have found out the answer to on your own.
#SIOP18 #IOPsych

— Aaron Kraus (@Aaron_Kraus) April 22, 2018

2. Don’t insult your audience’s intelligence. If you use terms they don’t know, they won’t like or trust you. Remember, they didn’t go to school for years to learn about reliability/validity, just like you haven’t sept the last decade running an organization. #SIOP18 #IOPsych

— Aaron Kraus (@Aaron_Kraus) April 22, 2018

3. Make the audience comfortable. Awkward social interactions lead to mistrust. Make eye contact, find common ground, be articulate.
4. Ensure your content is easily digestible. Pictures are more impactful than words; numbers can be misinterpreted or misleading.#SIOP18 #IOPsych

— Aaron Kraus (@Aaron_Kraus) April 22, 2018

5. Avoid telling people they are wrong, particularly by saying research suggests something to the contrary. Also avoid saying saying the word “but”. Use “yes, AND...” instead. Never, under any circumstance, say “trust me, I’m an I/O Psychologist. #SIOP18 #IOPsych

— Aaron Kraus (@Aaron_Kraus) April 22, 2018

Vanessa Newton's IO Psych Journey

Thu, 03 May 2018 00:54:03 -0000

In this episode, Vanessa Newton talks about her background in IO psych and how it led her to the brave new world of data analysis.

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The MBTI

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 17:24:03 -0000

Hey, it's every #IOPsychologist's favorite topic! This show is really about science communication, so give it a listen. If you liked this episode, you'll love You Are Not So Smart.

Ryan Jacobson & Asia Eaton on Sexual Harassment Policies

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 19:35:40 -0000

In this episode, we talk to Ryan Jacobson and Asia Eaton about an experimental study they recently published about the effects of different kinds of organizational policies on employees' willingness to report sexual harassment as a bystander. Apologies for the audio quality--Skype is a fickle friend.

Show Links:

How Organizational Policies Influence Bystander Likelihood of Reporting Moderate and Severe Sexual Harassment at Work
Faculty Profile: Asia Eaton
Ryan Jacobson on LinkedIn
SIOP's Top 10 Workplace Trends for 2018

Minisode: An Outside Perspective from Asia Eaton

Sat, 03 Feb 2018 14:26:52 -0000

I recently interviewed Dr. Asia Eaton and Ryan Jacobson about a study they conducted on sexual harassment policies. That full episode is in production now, but I wanted to release this mini-sode on Dr. Eaton's perspectives on IO as she joined the fold from another specialty.

Episode Links:

Dr. Asia Eaton's Faculty Page

Aminata Ware Interviews the World's Most Boring IO

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 14:20:59 -0000

Aminata Ware is working on her Master's in Psych at Capella University. Her assignment: interview someone working in the field she's interested in. She's interested in IO psych and I have this podcast thing, so...I answered Aminata's questions, butchered her name, and shared several, rambling, uninformed opinions. Enjoy!

Show links:

Aminata on LinkedIn

Triple Scoop: IO-Ween Spooktacular

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:17:52 -0000

Links to today's sweet treats:

Interview: Dr. Mike Urick on Managing Intergenerational Conflict in the Workplace
Survey Tool: Typeform
SHRM-SIOP Science of HR Series: Promoting Evidence Based HR

And, as always, knock on my Twitter door or throw eggs at my LinkedIn with your feedback and ideas for the show.

Sy Islam and Mike Chetta on Text Analytics

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 14:16:14 -0000

In this episode, we talk to Sy Islam and Mike Chetta about how they use text analytics in their consulting practice. Lots of great links to share this time around.

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Gabriel Pappalardo: From Skeptic to Ashram

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 23:21:54 -0000

Gabriel Pappalardo, Ph.D. went from mindfulness skeptic to living on a yoga ashram. How did that happen? Find out in this episode, along with Gabe's thoughts on graduate school stress and mindfulness in the workplace. Gabriel is currently planning Mindful Activism workshops and is available for secular mindfulness consulting for companies.

Episode Links:

Gabe on LinkedIn
Study: A Wandering Mind is an Unhappy Mind
Yogaville
Mindfulness App: Headspace

Mike Zickar on Academia as a Career for I/O Psychologists

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 01:02:09 -0000

Mike Zickar, Chair of the Psychology Department at Bowling Green State University, joins us to talk about the advantages of the academic life, moonlighting, the future of IO, and crashing weddings.

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Rich Mendelson on Diversity

Sat, 17 Jun 2017 01:15:57 -0000

In this episode, I talk to Rich Mendelson about diversity, performance management, education, research, and the halo effect.

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Katie and Mike Sliter on Taking IO into the Real World

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 01:05:04 -0000

Katie and Mike Sliter are an IO supercouple. In this episode, they talk about the differences between the classroom and the real world, working from home, and the joys of cajun food.

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Triple Scoop: An Intro to IO, Our Subreddit, and Why We Suck

Sat, 13 May 2017 16:49:38 -0000

Here are the links to the scoops in today's episode.

Connect with me on Twitter or LinkedIn and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, or RSS.

Alison Carr & Jay Hardy on Assessment Length & Applicant Dropout

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 23:33:11 -0000

We all know that long assessments cause job applicants to drop out of the selection process. Wait...do we know that? In this episode, we talk to Alison Carr, a consultant for Shaker, and Dr. Jay Hardy, Assistant Professor in the College of Business at Oregon State University. Alison and Jay talk about the research behind their new article, Are Applicants More Likely to Quit Longer Assessments? Examining the Effect of Assessment Length on Applicant Attrition Behavior.

Special thanks to Matt Sloan, another of the study's co-authors, for suggesting this article.

Nathan Thompson on Computerized Adaptive Testing

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 02:36:05 -0000

Nathan Thompson, Chief Product Officer for Assessment Systems Corporation (ASC), defends computerized adaptive testing from a hostile cross-examination. You can read Dr. Thompson's blog here, or connect with him on LinkedIn, Twitter, or email.

Click here for Dr. Thompson's recommended introduction to CAT. He also recommended the book Item Response Theory for Psychologists and the Concerto package for developing adaptive tests.

Tiffany Poeppelman on Conducting Experiments at Work

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 23:44:45 -0000

We love to talk about bridging the gap between research and practice, but Tiffany Poeppelman is doing it. Tiffany, a Senior Sales Performance Consultant and Speaker at LinkedIn, shares her experiences conducting an experiment in the workplace. Along the way, we get some advice on choosing research questions, dealing with ethical issues, and presenting findings to business leaders.

You can connect with TIffany on Twitter (@TRPoeppelman) and LinkedIn. You can also read her column, The Modern App, in The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, which she co-authors with Evan Sinar (@EvanSinar).

Alok Sawhney on Leadership Assessment and Coaching

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 02:52:03 -0000

In this episode, Dr. Alok Sawhney (@alok_ilage) talks about his work as a consulting psychologist for Vantage Leadership Consulting. Alok combines his experience as a business leader and his training in clinical psychology to offer leadership assessment and coaching. In this episode, we talk about the challenges and opportunities faced by young leaders, speaking the language of business, and the virtues of mall-walking. You can connect with Alok on Twitter or LinkedIn.

Triple Scoop: Stats, Voltron, & Drugs

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 02:08:25 -0000

Scoop the First: Statistical Modeling, Causal Inference, and Social Science, the ugly blog that tells the ugly truth about stats in social science research. Scoop the Second: NOBA, the future of psych textbooks. Scoop the Third: Narconomics: How to Run a Drug Cartel.

Got a scoop? Let me know on Twitter (@Department12Pod) or bother me on the website, www.department12.com.

Dr. Hugo Münsterberg: Unthawed

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 03:03:40 -0000

In this episode, we catch up with Dr. Hugo Münsterberg, unfrozen after 100 years. Dr. Münsterberg talks about his wide-ranging and controversial career. You can follow Hugo on Twitter (@HugoMunsterberg) or send him an electrical telegraph message at hugomunsterberg@gmail.com.

Be the Boss with William Gentry

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 03:10:21 -0000

In this episode, William Gentry, Ph.D. talks about his book, Be the Boss Everyone Wants to Work For: A Guide for New Leaders. Bill is the Director of Leadership Insights and Analytics and a Senior Research Scientist at the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL). You can find Bill him on Twitter (@Lead_Better) and LinkedIn. You can also find out more about Bill and his work on his website.

After School Special

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:46:40 -0000

In this short episode, I speak to the students listening and make my best pitch for I/O Psych as a career and a field of science. I'm looking forward to releasing episodes more frequently in 2017, so if you've got a topic or a guest to suggest, contact me on Twitter (@department12pod) or LinkedIn.

Nikki Blacksmith on Technology in Employment Interviews

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 02:15:51 -0000

In this episode, Dr. Nikki Blacksmith discusses a meta-analysis she conducted along with Jon Willford and Tara Behrend on the use of technology in employment interviews.

You can contact Nikki on Twitter and LinkedIn. Nikki also recommends checking out The WAVE Lab at George Washington University, which focuses on research related to workplaces and virtual environments. Special thanks to Paul Thoresen for the questions.

Would you like to be a guest on the show? Reach out to me on Twitter or LinkedIn and say hello. You can also learn more on the website, www.department12.com. Thanks for listening!

Lotfi Kerzabi on the Big 5 and OCB

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 01:16:52 -0000

Lotfi Kerzabi is a doctoral student at Wayne State. In this episode, he discusses some research he conducted on correlations between the Big 5 personality traits and organizational citizenship behaviors. If you'd like to contact Lotfi, you can connect with him on LinkedIn here, or send him an email at lotfikerzabi@gmail.com.

William Brice on Disability Issues in Employment

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 01:32:55 -0000

In this episode, we talk to William Brice, fresh out of his Master's program at Purdue, about his research on stigma and disabilities. The study is fascinating, especially how Will set it up to experimentally manipulate disability conditions. If you'd like to learn more, please contact Will on his LinkedIn account or send him an email at wbrice@purdue.edu.

Andrew Naber on Retesting

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 00:28:28 -0000

Don't cry, kids, but this will be the last episode in the old "single voice" format. You're just going to have to get used to hearing the actual guests speaking for themselves from now on.

In this episode, Andrew Naber, PhD, (@AndrewMNaber) discusses retesting. How does retesting affect scores and how should we interpret test score increases? Should we offer retesting to job applicants? Should we request retesting if we're the job applicant?

Marc Prine on Strategic Job Analysis

Fri, 05 Aug 2016 02:28:04 -0000

On this episode, Marc Prine, PhD, a Director of Talent Consulting and Assessment at Taylor Strategy Partners, joins me to talk about strategic job analysis. What is it, and what makes it different from traditional job analysis? Why should HR professionals get into it? How do companies use this technique? And, most importantly, what's the best ballpark in the U.S.?

Want to know more? Check out this article on strategic job analysis. Like the Dept. 12 Facebook page to check out some additional resources on this topic.

Get in touch with Marc on LinkedIn, Twitter, or bother him at work and ask for a copy of his one-pager on strategic job analysis.

Paul Thoresen on Change Management

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:52:38 -0000

In this episode, Paul Thoresen (@surveyguy2) joins us to talk about change management. Thanks to Chris Giebe (@chrisgiebe), Christopher Hudson(@chrishudsonjr), and Veronika Jakl (@VeronikaJakl) for their great questions.

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Listener Questions

Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:35:33 -0000

Sorry for the delay between episodes! In this short podcast, I answer some common listener questions about me, the way the show is set up, and I grovel for guests. If you'd like to be a guest, reach out to me at benbutina.com or on Twitter @department12pod.

Steven Tseng Gives a Student Perspective

Fri, 13 May 2016 00:56:44 -0000

Steven Tseng (@stwtseng), an IO Psych grad student at the University of Akron talks about what got him interested in IO, the appeal of IO compared to an MBA or HRM degree, what makes a good IO professor (and department), and, of course, hitting people in the head with sticks.

Thanks to Timothy Jesurun, Peter J. Reily, Eugene Ohu, and John Heffernon for their questions.

Be sure to listen for this episodes question and respond on twitter @department12pod

Dave Bracken Strikes Back on 360s

Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:38:53 -0000

In this episode Dave Bracken gets a chance to respond to my various belly-aches about his excellent contribution on 360s in Episode 6. (If you haven't already listened to that one, you'll want to do that.) Dave also responds to a question from Paul Thoreson.

Go to the show notes for contact information on both of these guys, and thanks for listening!

360 Feedback with Dave Bracken

Sun, 03 Apr 2016 01:29:34 -0000

In this episode, I shared the thoughts of David Bracken, PhD, an expert on the topic of 360 degree assessments. Lots of good stuff in the show notes here.

Organizational Citizenship Behavior

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:20:26 -0000

OCB is about going the extra mile. Click here for the show notes for this episode.

Training to Deliver Bad News

Fri, 04 Mar 2016 02:02:35 -0000

Can training help managers deliver bad news? Listen up to find out. Check out the show notes for this episode here.

The Timing of Kindness

Fri, 19 Feb 2016 02:30:13 -0000

If you're going to give a wage increase, should you do it all at once, or split it up into multiple, successive increases? Go here for show notes, including a link to the article for this episode.

Happy Employees, Happy Customers

Sat, 13 Feb 2016 01:37:53 -0000

Is there any relationship between employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction? Go here for the show notes and links.

Realistic Job Previews

Fri, 12 Feb 2016 03:23:52 -0000

Are there any benefits to giving job candidates a realistic job preview? In this episode, we'll look at a meta-analysis to answer that question. Get your show notes right here.