How Current Policy Shapes Worker Well-Being and IO Psychology

About this episode

The episode discusses how current public policy changes in the U.S. are affecting worker well-being and the field of I-O psychology.

In episode 109, we sit down with Drs. Ian Katz and Shelly Rauvola, co-editors of a groundbreaking special issue in Industrial and Organizational Psychology . Together, we explore how current public policy changes in the United States are reshaping the world of work, from employee well-being and marginalized worker experiences to the future of I-O psychology education and research. Key takeaways include: * How policy changes impact HR practices, training, and organizational functioning * The chilling effect of political climates on academic freedom and research * Why behavioral scientists must engage in policy conversations * How I-O psychology can respond using existing theories and evidence-based practices * A call to action for researchers and practitioners to advocate for worker dignity and evidence-based decision-making This episode is essential listening for anyone invested in the future of work, science advocacy, and the role of IO psychology in shaping policy. Find the special issue here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/industrial-and-organizational-psychology/issue/380836BA2B93123CE626AACDCB5DF7DA Find Ian Katz here…

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Shelly Rauvola, Dr Ian Katz

Topics covered

• worker well-being
• public policy
• I-O psychology
• HR practices
• academic freedom
• evidence-based practices

Keywords

• policy changes
• marginalized worker experiences
• future of work
• science advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Industrial and Organizational Psychology special issue

Places: the United States

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