Industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology is a field of psychology that focuses on workplace and other organizational contexts. It has the capacity to help people and organizations to thrive. Yet, little is known about this scientific field. The purpose of this website is to make I-O psychology more accessible by providing easy to understand information about this field, its principles, and how to apply it. A main focus of this website is to provide information for those interested in a career in I-O psychology.
Anyone who is an employee, manager, or leader in an organization could benefit from understanding more about psychological processes involved at work. At this stage in the website’s evolution, those interested in exploring career options in I-O psychology will find the information most useful. Most of the blog posts at this time focus on career-related information. As the website expands, more content will be added to provide more accessible information about this field to other audiences.
There are many reputable sources of information about I-O psychology on the Internet. Most of the current sources are professional societies and higher education institutions. This website does not intend to replace these reputable sources. Rather, it provides supplemental, practical information about the field and particularly entering the field of I-O psychology. The administrators of this website are not affiliated with institutions that may need to present information in a particular way to conform to public relations policies and other organizational expectations.