Workplace
In the Zone or Out of Touch? Assessing Work-Related Flow Expertise in Occupational Health Psychology
Work-related flow (WRF) refers to a state of deep absorption, enjoyment, and motivation in a work activity (Bakker et al., 2008). During flow, people are optimally challenged, possess clear goals,…
Forward Howard Weiss spent his career thinking and writing about the psychological experience of work. His formulations of affective events theory and person-centric work psychology represent sea changes within the…
I’ve worked with organizations in most major industries, as well as in government, the military, and academia. Regardless of the locale, a consistent complaint I have heard over the years…
The latest issue of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (IOP) is now available. Volume 18 Issue 4 December 2025 includes two focal articles, one with 10 commentaries and the other with…
By SIOP members Shelly Rauvola and Arryn Poole There have been many times when we’ve wished for anything but burnout. We welcomed boredom, monotony, and underutilization. We yearned for a…
By SIOP Member Dr. Marla J. Albertie It is very common for people to struggle when returning to work after a holiday, vacation, or extended break; I know I was…
By SIOP Member Alyssa Birnbaum At my first job out of college, I was hyper-focused on performance. I thought that being an excellent employee meant I should put my head…
By Christina Mimms, SIOP Marketing Manager Some people may think that looking back represents bad luck, fear, or sorrow but it is often necessary to reflect on the past to…
This article was submitted by SIOP Military and Veterans Inclusion Committee member Andrea Kho For veterans pursuing careers in industrial-organizational (I-O) psychology, success hinges on ongoing growth in addition to…
This article was submitted by SIOP Military and Veterans Inclusion Committee member Steve Baumgartner For many veterans, one of the most challenging parts of leaving the military isn’t just the…
