Investigating The Impact Of Flexible Work Schedules On Employed College Students,
2024
Austin Peay State University
Investigating The Impact Of Flexible Work Schedules On Employed College Students, Sierra Skidis, David R. Earnest
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
As flexible work schedules become the norm in modern workplaces, increased flexibility in work schedules allows employees more latitude in adjusting their work schedules to fit their personal and professional needs. Across a variety of traditional and non-traditional workplaces, flexible work schedules have been linked to decreased stress and burnout, increased job satisfaction, as well as greater workplace focus and productivity. From a business perspective, the popularity of flexible work schedules has increased as businesses seek to leverage the value of diversity and work-life balance across populations with multiple demands on their time. Once such population, employed college students, can …
Weathering The Workplace: Temperature Extremes And Their Effects On Job Insecurity And Perceived Income Adequacy,
2024
Clemson University
Weathering The Workplace: Temperature Extremes And Their Effects On Job Insecurity And Perceived Income Adequacy, Meredith J. Pool, Gwyneth Lloyd, Robert Sinclair, Alexa Hackmann, Olivia Wilson, Taylor Pace, Caroline Mcjunkin
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Seasonal shifts, particularly in winter, have been linked to increased job insecurity (JI) and perceived income adequacy (PIA). Rizqita and Mulamukti (2024) found that during the winter months, temperatures drop and business activity and investment significantly decline, increasing job insecurity and turnover intentions. This increased insecurity causes stress that negatively impacts these individuals’ work attitudes and behaviors.Wealth-induced resources play an important role in managing eco-stress, causing individuals with lower incomes to suffer psychosocially, leading to lower levels of perceived income adequacy in these extreme temperatures. (Vliert & Joshanloo 2024). Based on prior research highlighting the effects of temperature extremes on …
A Picture Worth A Thousand Words: How Career Website Images Influence Application Intentions,
2024
Appalachian State University
A Picture Worth A Thousand Words: How Career Website Images Influence Application Intentions, Clara Lobsiger, Hunter Bass, Natalee Jamerson, Cassidy Zekas, Tanner Landolt, Paige Couturier, Luke Millen, Jess Doll, Kristl Davison, Tim Huelsman
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Organizations are driven to persuade qualified candidates to apply for open positions to discover and recruit higher-quality individuals (Phillips & Gully, 2015). They also recognize the importance of a diverse workforce and seek to implement hiring strategies to attract underrepresented individuals (Greenberg, 2015). Avery and McKay's studies in 2003 and 2006 found that targeted recruitment commercials highlighting non-White employees as recognized and included in an organization enhanced non-White job seekers' interest in that organization. It has not yet been determined if this effect applies to White members of other marginalized groups, notably White and non-White LGBTQ+ individuals (Avery & McKay, …
Understanding Employee Intentions To Use Ai From A Job Demands-Resources Perspective,
2024
Auburn University
Understanding Employee Intentions To Use Ai From A Job Demands-Resources Perspective, Joseph R. Himmler, Jordan A. Everett, Gwendolyn Paige Watson, Shubham Agrawal, Amy M. Schuster, Shelia R. Cotten
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
This research integrates the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) with Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) theory to explore the factors influencing the intention to use artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. UTAUT (Venkatesh et al., 2003) lays the foundation that performance expectancy (i.e., the belief that using AI will improve their job performance) and facilitating conditions (i.e., organizational and technical infrastructure to support AI use) influence intentions to use AI. Applying JD-R theory (Bakker & Demerouti, 2017) further contextualizes these constructs in the work setting, positioning AI as a potential job resource that enhances performance by alleviating job …
Assessing The Utility Of A Career Exploration Platform For Psychology Students,
2024
Appalachian State University
Assessing The Utility Of A Career Exploration Platform For Psychology Students, Lauryn Womble, Penelope Williams, Alana Olson, Brenna Mcnamara, Abigail Branco, Shawn Bergman
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Background Psychology students are often told that obtaining a graduate degree is necessary for meaningful employment, due to the field’s history of prioritizing graduate school (Appleby, 2018). Underemployment is a battle that many psychology undergraduates face (Burning Glass Institute, 2024). This can be discouraging, and students are often unaware of postgraduate options alternative to grad school (Halonen, 2013). Eugene is an online tool created to show undergraduate psychology majors their career options. Students select from a psychology list on the Eugene website, which produces the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) they have gained in those courses alongside a list of …
Exploring The Influence Of Organizational Culture, Benefits, And Diversity Statements On Talent Attraction In Startups,
2024
Kennesaw State University
Exploring The Influence Of Organizational Culture, Benefits, And Diversity Statements On Talent Attraction In Startups, Jimena Lopez Flores, Trinity Vuu, Dianhan Zheng
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Startups can face significant challenges when attracting new talent due to their less established reputation and job seekers’ perceived uncertainty regarding their career prospects. Recruitment webpages are a key tool for startups to project an appealing organizational image to potential candidates, typically by showcasing the company’s culture, values, employee benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion. However, there is limited research about the effectiveness of such information in attracting talent to startups. For example, although there exists evidence that diversity cues presented during the recruitment process may attract applicants, most studies focused on surface-level diversity (e.g., gender, race, sexual orientation) …
Like A Good Neighbor, State Farm's Od Insights Are There,
2024
State Farm Insurance Cos.
Like A Good Neighbor, State Farm's Od Insights Are There, Emma Vosika
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
This abstract details my internship experience at State Farm where I contributed to organizational development initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in applying research to corporate challenges. State Farm is one of the largest insurance and financial services companies in the United States and is recognized for its strong customer focus and comprehensive range of products, including auto, home, life, and health insurance. I secured my internship position with State Farm after initially applying through LinkedIn for an Industrial-Organizational Psychology internship. Shortly after, I was contacted by a recruiter regarding a separate, but equally exciting, internship opportunity with the Organizational Development …
Aiming For Success With Dart: Determining Data Analytics Readiness For Targeted Results,
2024
Appalachian State University
Aiming For Success With Dart: Determining Data Analytics Readiness For Targeted Results, Erin Lally, Dacey Ramroth, Elizabeth Arnold, Firzana Syazania, Drew Sipe, Mariana Solanilla, Nicholas Rupert, Taylor Brynds, Madison Culver, Shawn Bergman, Tim Ludwig
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Introduction Organizations are interested in finding ways to cut down on lost productivity while simultaneously minimizing injuries to employees. The private sector of the workforce accounts for over 2.8 million illnesses and injuries in the U.S. (BLS, 2018, 2019, 2020). The Data Analytics Readiness Tool (DART), was created to ascertain an organization’s advanced analytical capabilities on whether their data can be used to perform descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. For organizations to take further proactive steps for employee safety and avoid injuries before they occur, the DART's feedback is essential for improving their safety measurement systems to use additional …
When The Forecast Predicts Burnout: The Impact Of Sunshine And Rainfall On Engagement,
2024
Clemson University
When The Forecast Predicts Burnout: The Impact Of Sunshine And Rainfall On Engagement, Meredith J. Pool, Gwyneth Lloyd, Robert Sinclair, Caroline Strinsky, Kaitlyn Martin, Caroline Judelson, Kelsey Ransom
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Cultural climate data based on location may impact individual work attitudes. For example, Alimoglu et al. (2009) found that nurses exposed to sunlight for at least three hours a day experienced less work stress and higher satisfaction at work, calling researchers to pay attention to climate characteristics that may affect individual well-being at work. Furthermore, weather conditions are an important yet understudied antecedent of individual well-being at work (Venz et al., 2021). Weather was reliably found to relate to positive well-being states, suggesting that measuring average days of sunshine and days of rain in each zip code area may have …
Understanding Boreout: A New Measure Of Employee Well-Being,
2024
Meredith College
Understanding Boreout: A New Measure Of Employee Well-Being, Madissen Keys, Alec Hardman, Alexandra Schadle, Jenna Mcchesney
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Boreout, the opposite of burnout, arises when employees feel disengaged, lack meaning in their work, or face underutilization. This can harm both employee well-being and organizational outcomes, such as performance and retention. To better assess boreout, we developed a new scale based on existing measures, focusing on two factors: Workplace Boredom and Underutilization. Data from 150 participants showed high reliability for both factors, contributing to the understanding of boreout and offering a validated tool for future research.
Examining The Impact Of Job Demands And Resources On Attorney Burnout,
2024
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Examining The Impact Of Job Demands And Resources On Attorney Burnout, Alexis Ormes, Kristen Black
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Attorneys deal with demanding hours, high stakes, and constant pressure to perform which can create an unsustainable work environment, resulting in emotional exhaustion and low job satisfaction. (Chalp & Brown, 2022) This not only affects the well-being of attorneys but also impacts their firms and clients, there is an urgent need for strategies to address and prevent burnout in the legal profession. (Salmons, 2017) The job demands resource model says that demands can correlate with more burnout while resources correlate with engagement and less burnout. Research with attorneys has documented that some demands correlate with burnout such as workload, but …
Barriers To Evidence-Based Problem-Solving In The Workplace,
2024
Appalachian State University
Barriers To Evidence-Based Problem-Solving In The Workplace, Penelope Williams, Shawn Bergman, Ella Chancey
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
This study investigates the willingness of Psychology and Management students to utilize various knowledge sources in the context of workplace problem-solving. Participants will be asked to self-report on their reliance on sources of knowledge like personal expertise, organizational data, empirical research, and stakeholder involvement. Specifically, the study aims to reveal the impact of academic frameworks on a student's problem-solving ability, such as that of the APA for Psychology majors. The research aims to provide insights into problem-solving, and the obstacles which can hinder the effective use of knowledge sources in the workplace.
“We’Re All A Family”: Investigating How Diversity Interacts With Feelings Of Mattering, Belonging, Job Satisfaction, And Well-Being,
2024
Appalachian State University
“We’Re All A Family”: Investigating How Diversity Interacts With Feelings Of Mattering, Belonging, Job Satisfaction, And Well-Being, Natalee Jamerson, Clara Lobsiger, Hannah Wallace, Levering White, Camila Yamaleyeva, Allison Renegar, Tim Huelsman, Jess Doll, Kristl Davison
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
In the workforce, belonging is the degree to which employees feel valued, appreciated, and fit in with the organization's integrated system (Thissen et al., 2023). Mattering, a person's perception of their worth to others and belief that they make a difference (Deas et al., 2023; Jung, 2015), is just as relevant to the workforce despite receiving little attention in career studies. Feelings of mattering allow workers to experience fulfilled well-being, increased motivation, and lowered job-related stress (Bucher et al., 2019). Though research recently began investigating the effect of belonging and mattering on employee outcomes, there's a larger absence of studies …
Enhancing Career Outcomes: Evaluating The Impact Of The Psychology Career Advisor At Appalachian State,
2024
Appalachian State University
Enhancing Career Outcomes: Evaluating The Impact Of The Psychology Career Advisor At Appalachian State, Madhu Sukumar, Ethan Fountain, Rachel Weaver, Cassidy Zekas, Oliver Sullivan, Shawn Bergman
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Introduction Psychology degree holders possess many skills that employers value (Appleby et al., 2019). Despite this, research shows 53% of psychology graduates are underemployed, compared to 45% for all four-year graduates (Burning Glass Institute, 2024). In order to address this discrepancy, the 2024 Appalachian State psychology graduating class was surveyed to determine their utilization of on-campus career resources, career plans, and confidence in those plans. Findings suggested that while students were highly aware of resources, they remained underutilized (Briggs et al., 2024). Based on these findings, a dedicated psychology career advisor was established in the Psychology Department as a pipeline …
Ai Attitudes At Work: The Influence Of Retraining Opportunities And Leadership Status,
2024
Auburn University
Ai Attitudes At Work: The Influence Of Retraining Opportunities And Leadership Status, Phillip Nguyen M.S., Mandy Foshee, Gwendolyn Paige Watson Phd, Amy M. Schuster Phd, Shubham Agrawal Phd, Shelia R. Cotten Phd
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Understanding factors that shape employee attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace is critical, as these attitudes influence the successful adoption of AI technologies. This study examined the relationship between employees expected retraining opportunities to work alongside AI and their attitudes toward AI at work. Drawing on Conservation of Resources (COR) theory (Hobfoll, 1989), retraining opportunities can be conceptualized as an avenue for acquiring and fostering valuable resources (e.g., work tools, job security, self-efficacy, job skills). Thus, employees who expect retraining may be more likely to view AI positively as training provides the opportunity to obtain these resources, with …
You’Re Doing It Wrong! Safety Reporting Between Employees And Independent Contractors,
2024
Appalachian State University
You’Re Doing It Wrong! Safety Reporting Between Employees And Independent Contractors, Drew Sipe, Jacob Leslie, Firzana Syazania, Mariana Solanilla, Nick Rupert, Shawn Bergman, Tim Ludwig
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Introduction In today's competitive job market, organizations must differentiate themselves to attract and retain high performers (Dassler et. al, 2022). A strong safety culture can be a key component of an organization's employee value proposition (EVP), demonstrating a commitment to employee well-being and fostering a positive work environment. The current study seeks to demonstrate the effectiveness of a strong employee-led behavioral observation reporting program, by comparing employee observations and independent contractor observations. Behavioral observations are safe or unsafe behaviors observed in a workplace by peers, and recorded to increase safety engagement (Ludwig & Laske, 2022). The current study hypothesized that …
Behavioral Observations Reduce The Probability Of Injury For A Week,
2024
Appalachian State University
Behavioral Observations Reduce The Probability Of Injury For A Week, Nicholas Rupert, Madalyn Stephens, Amy Hu, Taylor Brynds, Firzana Syazania, Drew Sipe, Mariana Solanilla, Shawn Bergman, Timothy Ludwig
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Introduction Industrial businesses spend approximately 1 billion dollars per week on non-fatal workplace injury expenses (2024 Workplace Safety Index, 2024). The current research hypothesized that behavioral observations will lead to a reduction of an injury probability. A behavioral observation is a peer-observation conducted to identify at-risk behaviors in the workplace by completing a behavioral checklist. Behavioral programs involving observations and feedback have been found to reduce injury rates year-over-year (Ludwig & Laske, 2023). While behavioral observation programs have been shown to reduce injuries in the aggregate, we investigated the impact of individual observations on the reduction in the probability of …
Unscheduled Overtime: The Hidden Hazard? Unveiling Its Impact On Incident Probability In The Safety Sector,
2024
Appalachian State University
Unscheduled Overtime: The Hidden Hazard? Unveiling Its Impact On Incident Probability In The Safety Sector, Mariana Solanilla, Jacob Leslie, Firzana Syazania, Drew Sipe, Nick Rupert, Shawn Bergman, Timothy Ludwig
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Unscheduled overtime increases injury probabilities due to worker fatigue, reduced performance, and understaffing (Wong, Chan, & Ngan, 2019). With businesses incurring around $1 billion per week in non-fatal workplace injury costs (Liberty Mutual, 2024), this study explored the relationship between unscheduled overtime and incident probability to provide data-driven insights for reducing workplace injuries and improving operational efficiency. Specifically, the research investigated whether increased unscheduled overtime contributed to higher incident probabilities. This research utilized two years of safety data from an oil refinery in the Southwest region of the United States from 2022 and 2023. The data included variables such as …
Beyond The Gig: Exploring Economic Viability, Underemployment, And Burnout In Gig Workers,
2024
Auburn University
Beyond The Gig: Exploring Economic Viability, Underemployment, And Burnout In Gig Workers, Tatiana Guevara, Annie Lucas, Gwendolyn Paige Watson
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Gig workers are susceptible to economic viability challenges, defined as the struggles faced by gig workers in maintaining financial stability, managing irregular income patterns, and securing consistent earnings (Ashford et al., 2018; Caza et al., 2022). There is limited literature examining the consequences of gig work viability challenges (Caza et al., 2021). The Conservation of Resources (COR) theory (Hobfoll, 1989) suggests that stress arises when resources such as finances and job security are threatened, lost, or fail to be gained (Hobfoll, 2011). Viability challenges represent a lack of these resources and the unpredictability of resource attainment. The ongoing pressure to …
My Summer In L&D : Internship At Rxbenefits,
2024
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
My Summer In L&D : Internship At Rxbenefits, Lindsey May
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
I currently hold an internship through RxBenefits as a Learning and Development intern within their Human Resources department. I obtained this role through an online interview process with members of the team before securing my role. RxBenefits is a pharmacy benefits optimizer - the only company of its kind. RxBenefits works to provide clients with the best deal for their pharmacy benefit plan through unique plan offerings, brokerage deals, and clinical expertise. In my role at RxBenefits, I worked to create new virtual training content, career development resources, and aid in the new-hire onboarding and orientation process. I was able …
