Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET
Workshop Coordinators:
Ian Katz and Terri McNelly
CE Credits:
Details can be found on the Work Smart Series CE page.
Learning Objectives:
Detailed Description:
In today’s competitive landscape, an emphasis on the Triple Bottom Line (i.e., financial, social, and environmental performance) is essential for organizational success. In this workshop, attendees will explore evidence-based strategies for integrating sustainable practices into organizational culture, learn how to effectively communicate and execute these initiatives, and discover the role of employee behavior as the core to the success of these initiatives. By prioritizing sustainability, organizations contribute to the value proposition to drive both employee satisfaction and retention and long-term organizational success.
Presenters:
Beth Anne McPheeters
Beth Anne is an innovative, strategic thinker who sees the possibilities and answers to complex problems where others can’t or don’t. She serves as the Executive Director, Corporate Reputation for Syneos Health with responsibility for executing against the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance corporate strategy. With a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia, Beth Anne has served in Brand Marketing and Strategy roles before moving into Corporate Social Responsibility in 2019 and establishing the company’s first strategic approach to enabling a sustainable organizational culture. She brings a creative, analytical mindset to be a continual source of new ideas and approaches to lead the implementation of game-changing solutions.
Mano Ramakrishnan
Mano is a skilled facilitator, thoughtful coach and creative researcher who is looking to create positive impact – especially in the areas of environmental sustainability and social inclusion. With a Ph.D. in I-O Psychology from Akron, he is an experienced scientist-practitioner in the fields of leadership development, inclusion and organizational psychology. In his years working in the US and abroad in various consulting and leadership roles, he has built a track record of developing enduring relationships, fostering collective creativity and delivering exceptional results. He is an experienced public speaker, innovative researcher and inspiring executive coach.
Hannes Zacher
Hannes Zacher is a Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at Leipzig University in Germany. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Giessen and subsequently worked in academic positions in Germany, Australia, and the Netherlands. In his research program, Hannes investigates various topics, including organizational environmental sustainability. Across these research agendas, he employs multiple methodologies, including experimental, longitudinal, and meta-analytic studies. His research is well supported through competitive grants and industry funding. Hannes has published over 200 articles in international journals and serves on several editorial boards. Since 2024, he is Editor-in-Chief of Psychology and Aging, the premier outlet for the psychological science of aging and adult lifespan development published by the American Psychological Association.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Megan VanHoy and Chia Lin-Ho
In today’s workplace, toxicity can undermine employee morale, productivity, and overall organizational health. This workshop will explore evidence-based strategies for identifying and addressing toxic behaviors and practices within the workplace. Attendees will learn the warning signs of a toxic workplace as well as practical tools for addressing toxicity and fostering a healthier work culture. By leveraging evidence-based approaches, organizations can transform their work environments and enhance both employee well-being and organizational success.
Clair Reynolds Kueny
Clair Reynolds Kueny is the Department Chair and an Associate Professor of Psychological Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She also serves as the program director for the I-O graduate programs at Missouri S&T. She received her MS and PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (with a concentration in quantitative behavior methods) from Saint Louis University. She specializes in applying organizational theories and research to specialized organizations including healthcare (particularly rural healthcare & oncology care), and higher education. Her research has also focused on unintended consequences of counterproductive work behaviors and proactive behavior at work. She has worked with a variety of teams and organizations (ranging from small businesses to healthcare to university leadership) to help them navigate interpersonal, leadership, and organizational-level dynamics. She is a member of Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (including a member of the prosocial I-O committee), American Psychological Association, and the Academy of Management, as well as serving as President of Gateway I-O Psychologists.
C. Allen Gorman
C. Allen Gorman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management, Information Systems, and Quantitative Methods in the Collat School of Business at UAB, where he teaches classes in Leadership and Human Resource Management. He is also the Chief Science Officer for Personality Pool, a human resource technology firm. His research interests fall within 5 broad domains: 1) job performance, 2) leadership, 3) training and development, 4) well-being at work, and 5) individual differences in work behavior. Allen's work has been published in outlets such as the Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, the Journal of Vocational Behavior, and the Journal of Business and Psychology. He is on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Business and Psychology, Human Performance, and the Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, and he is a member of the Academy of Management, the Society for Human Resource Management, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, the American Psychological Association, and the Association for Psychological Science.
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This SIOP offering provides virtual learning programs with exceptional content AND opportunities for meaningful, memorable interaction. The series is also intended to increase the visibility of industrial and organizational psychology and will be open to both SIOP members and nonmembers.
The world of work is in a period of rapid change and as I-O psychologists we have much to offer for creating a smarter workplace. In addition to participating yourself, we strongly encourage you to be SIOP ambassadors and invite non-member colleagues to take advantage of the Work Smart learning opportunities.
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SIOP Work Smart Series Committee
Ali O'Malley (Chair) Sarah Thomas (Chair-in-Training) Chia-Lin Ho Ian Katz Terri McNelly Crystal Turner Jean Stetz-Puchalski Megan Van Hoy
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