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. Transcript This transcript is AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please do not quote myself or any of my guests based on this transcript. Ben Butina, Ph.D.: Hello and welcome to Department 12, where we talk about everything I-O psy ..read more

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. Links Rich on LinkedIn Rich on Instagram Ben on LinkedIn (Connect with me to read the weekly research polls) Transcript This transcript is AI-generated and may contain inaccura ..read more

A few years ago, I talked to Shavonne Holman and Macy Cheeks about an organization they 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. Transcript Psst. This is an AI-generated transcript and may not be 100% accurate. Don’t quote anyone based on this transcript. Ben Butina, Ph.D.: So the last time we talked, which was almost two and a half years ago, we just started learning about the or ..read more

Dr. Victoria Mattingly joins Dr. Ben Butina to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. She shares her expertise from publishing the book Inclusalytics 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. Transcript Thi ..read more

East Asians are underrepresented in senior leadership roles in the U.S. Why? One reason may be that we stereotype East Asians as lacking in creativity. A Creativity Stereotype Perspective on the Bamboo Ceiling: Low Perceived Creativity Explains the Underrepresentation of East Asian Leaders in the United States. Journal of Applied Psychology ..read more

I gotta tellI gotta tell ya folks, this paternity leave stuff is unpopular. Are you kidding me? Paternity leave is so unpopular, almost no men study it! [Fact]. Paternity leave is so unpopular that research on the topic is messier than a gas station bathroom. Take my organizing framework for future research, please! Paternity Leave: A Systematic Review and Directions for Research. Human Resource Management Review ..read more

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 audi ..read more

“We address this opportunity by examining organizational ghosts, former organizational members who become the ideal prototype of an organization’s values and identity. Drawing on qualitative data from an organizational merger, our analysis revealed that admired and adored leaders with broad exposure became embodied organizational prototypes. After organizational exit, they became organizational ghosts, institutionalized by associative learning, perpetuated practices, and physical memory work. When activated—either intentionally or organically—these ghosts had “ghostly encounters” (re ..read more

“For too long, organizational science has implicitly or explicitly endorsed job performance as the ultimate criterion (or the bottom line for organizational performance). We propose that a broader vision of well-being—or optimal functioning—should be the ultimate criterion. This conceptualization does not preclude performance but rather encompasses performance while including many other important aspects excluded from a narrow and limiting performance perspective.” Well-Being: The Ultimate Criterion for Organizational Sciences. Journal of Business and Psychology ..read more

Dr. Ben Butina interviews Henry Mindidza, 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 p ..read more