Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of learning and individual differences.

Participate in mediation and dispute resolution.

Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, or motivation to assess organizational functioning.

Conduct presentations on research findings for clients or at research meetings.

Provide expert testimony in employment lawsuits.

Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests.

Develop interview techniques, rating scales, and psychological tests used to assess skills, abilities, and interests for the purpose of employee selection, placement, or promotion.

Review research literature to remain current on psychological science issues.

Conduct individual assessments, including interpreting measures and providing feedback for selection, placement, or promotion.

Write articles, white papers, or reports to share research findings and educate others.

Develop new business by contacting potential clients, making sales presentations, and writing proposals.

Develop and implement employee selection or placement programs.

Identify training and development needs.

Train clients to administer human resources functions including testing, selection, and performance management.

Facilitate organizational development and change.

Analyze job requirements and content to establish criteria for classification, selection, training, and other related personnel functions.

Provide advice on best practices and implementation for selection.

Assess employee performance.

Observe and interview workers to obtain information about the physical, mental, and educational requirements of jobs as well as information about aspects such as job satisfaction.

Coach senior executives and managers on leadership and performance.

Study organizational effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency, including the nature of workplace supervision and leadership.

Write reports on research findings and implications to contribute to general knowledge or to suggest potential changes in organizational functioning.

Counsel workers about job and career-related issues.

Advise management concerning personnel, managerial, and marketing policies and practices and their potential effects on organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace programs.