Employee Preference On Sustainable Organizational Messaging According To Individual Differences,
2023
Appalachian State University
Employee Preference On Sustainable Organizational Messaging According To Individual Differences, Ellise Vangilder, Jack Carson, Kaitlyn Miller, Mackenzie Law, Mariana Solanilla
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Sustainable human resource management is an emerging practice in the future of global business environments. Research into this topic has been accelerated as organizations are moving away from the standard business protocols and onto more sustainable methods. This study builds on prior research investigating employees' preferences regarding organizational sustainability communications (e.g. Joyal-Desmarais et al., 2022; Kataria et al., 2013). In this study, we assess the relationship between employee individual differences and sustainability informational meetings attendance preferences. Additionally, this study aims to examine the potential relationship between individuals' egoistic, altruistic, and biospheric values using a scale developed by de Groot and …
The Individual Differences Of Adopters Of Technology In A Challenging Labor Market,
2023
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
The Individual Differences Of Adopters Of Technology In A Challenging Labor Market, Luke Symasek, Sabrina Adhami, Kristin Weger
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Digital technology can attract talent that aligns with an organization’s goals by displaying to potential hires that the organization values innovation and growth. Despite this fact, these technologies have proven difficult to implement because they are not always accepted or adopted. Businesses often have a difficult time implementing a new digital technology because of a lack of acceptance from its employees, and a lack of adoption from instructors can cause educational settings to lack the proper technological education, which may discourage potential teachers from working in those settings. Because of the importance and potential usefulness of digital technology, it is …
Student Perspectives Of Affordability For Workforce Onboarding,
2023
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Student Perspectives Of Affordability For Workforce Onboarding, Taylor Yeazitzis, Don Nguyen, Lindsey May, Kristin Weger, Bryan Mesmer, L. Dale Thomas
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Affordability is often a high priority within organizations as many organizations strive to maximize output capabilities while minimizing the cost of operations. In order to operate with affordability as an organizational goal, members must work together as a cohesive unit to ensure processes and behaviors reflect this goal. While those further along in their careers may be more familiar with organizational aspects such as organizational goals, organizational culture, and organizational climate, those with limited experience may not be aware of these fundamentally important concepts. The goal of the current study was to examine perceptions of affordability given by currently employed …
Cyber Incivility And Spillover Effects: A Proposed Mediation Model,
2023
Western Kentucky University
Cyber Incivility And Spillover Effects: A Proposed Mediation Model, Cora Hurt, Anne Simpson, Katrina Burch
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Background Incivility is pervasive in the workplace, affecting upwards of 96% of employees across their work lives, with approximately 50% of employees indicating they experience incivility regularly, on a weekly basis. Recent research indicates that given the massive shift to virtual work, the incidence and impact of cyber incivility associated with work is an increasing issue. Although the individual and organizational effects of cyber incivility on work outcomes are well researched, less is known about how this low-intensity, deviant behavior affects the target of cyber incivility in other domains, such as the home domain. The present study will examine the …
Impact Of Covid 19 On Higher Learning Community,
2023
Austin Peay State University
Impact Of Covid 19 On Higher Learning Community, Adriane M.F. Sanders, David R. Earnest, Austin M. Greene, Bodie P. Schieffer
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
The societal upheaval related to the COVID-19 pandemic was far-reaching and continues to impact individuals in both personal and professional ways. Attempts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 included quarantining at home and temporarily closing schools, businesses, and other public spaces. As these disruptions of everyday life eased and restrictions were lifted, individuals and organizations alike are reflecting on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic continues to have differential effects across industry types. Higher education institutions (HEIs) are a particularly unique example as they serve as both an organization navigating employee needs as well as providing learning services …
Are Psychology Undergraduate Students Equipped To Work In Business And Technology After Graduation?,
2023
Appalachian State University
Are Psychology Undergraduate Students Equipped To Work In Business And Technology After Graduation?, Abigail Branco, Brenna Mcnamara, Samantha Plourde, Cassidy Zekas, Alexandra Mecklenburg, Shawn Bergman
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Introduction Psychology students are underemployed in their field after graduation, so one potential avenue is examining job opportunities less directly related to psychology. Business and technology are rapidly growing fields and many of the related occupations and careers have a bright outlook as defined by O*NET (National Center for O*NET Development, n.d.). As psychology is the fourth most popular major, there are opportunities for psychology graduates to contribute to other fields (National Center for Education Statistics, 2019). Determining the presence of gaps and overlaps between KSAs acquired through the psychology curriculum and those needed in business and technology will enhance …
Perceived Vs. Actual: Bridging The Gap In The Understanding Of Psychology Majors’ Skills,
2023
Appalachian State University
Perceived Vs. Actual: Bridging The Gap In The Understanding Of Psychology Majors’ Skills, Logan Briggs, Ryan Witt, Madhu Sukumar, Oliver Sullivan, Morgan Mcelhaney, Shawn Bergman
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Abstract Introduction Psychology undergraduates gain various knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) from their curriculum as outlined in the American Psychological Association’s (2023) “Guidelines For the Undergraduate Psychology Major”, but what is preventing them from understanding and expressing these KSAs to employers? These KSAs acquired in the psychology curriculum are some of the most sought-after characteristics employers are looking for in candidates (National Association of Colleges and Employers, 2016). This study will help illuminate the paradox of how psychology is one of the most popular fields of study among undergraduate students while yielding one of the highest underemployment rates in the …
Hbc- Who?: Perceptions Of Talent From Historically Black Colleges And Universities,
2023
Appalachian State University
Hbc- Who?: Perceptions Of Talent From Historically Black Colleges And Universities, Kwani Taylor, Natalee Jamerson, Cassidy Zekas, Rachel Weaver, Tim Huelsman, Jessica Doll, Kristl Davison
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Qualified applicants strive to be recognized as a “good fit” in organizations. However, with a long history of racial discrimination in talent acquisition, how do Historically Black College and University graduates feel they are perceived by organizations in comparison to their Predominantly White Institutions (PWI) counterparts? Furthermore, how does the intersectionality of race and gender in the workplace affect these perceptions? It is important to examine these relationships and how organizations can improve direction and create meaningful strides for equity for a diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative. In this study, we will survey students and graduates from HBCUs and PWIs …
Language Learning In The Trenches: Unraveling The Role Of Psychological Safety In Military Second Language Acquisition,
2023
Austin Peay State University
Language Learning In The Trenches: Unraveling The Role Of Psychological Safety In Military Second Language Acquisition, Lonnie Baird, David Earnest
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Military second language acquisition is an important component of military training. Across branches of the United States Military Service, servicemembers are trained in a variety of foreign languages to support United States national interests. Adult Second Language Acquisition (SLA) poses significant challenges to learners, impacting their identity and self-concept. Exposure to a new language and culture threatens the learner's sense of self and engenders psychological distress. Due to a variety of factors, such as decreased learning anxiety and increased team learning behaviors, psychological safety enhances learning outcomes across various sectors, including medical education, business, and Research and Development (R&D) sectors. …
Pretty Privilege At Work: The Influence Of Physical Attractiveness On Hiring And Rating Decisions,
2023
Middle Tennessee State University
Pretty Privilege At Work: The Influence Of Physical Attractiveness On Hiring And Rating Decisions, Madeline Chance, Alexander T. Jackson Ph.D., Mark Frame
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Today, many aspects of life revolve around one’s physical appearance and attractiveness. One’s attractiveness not only has an impact for everyday life, but can also impact other areas in one’s life, especially the workplace (Frieze et al., 1991; Johnson et al. 2010; Nault et al., 2020). My thesis examined whether physical attractiveness of an applicant influences a hiring (and termination) decision through perceived efficacy of the applicant. I found that perceived efficacy significantly mediated the relationship between attractiveness and hiring. However, attractiveness did not influence the firing decision. The purpose of this poster is to further explore the study’s results …
Justice Perceptions, Quiet Quitting & Personality,
2023
Middle Tennessee State University
Justice Perceptions, Quiet Quitting & Personality, Sarah Wicker, Judith Van Hein
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Quiet quitting is a term that has grown in popularity over the past few years. Quiet quitting can refer to a decrease in employees’ commitment to carry out assigned tasks, avoiding tasks that are not within employees’ job description, quitting the idea of going above and beyond in their job performance (Formica & Sfodera 2022) & (Rosalsky & Selyukh 2022). In the past, researcher have shown the relationship between engagement and burnout with personality. Since quiet quitting has only recently grown popular, the relationship between quiet quitting and personality has not been greatly researched. This thesis attempts to fill this …
Office Housework And Individual Work Ethic: A Correlational Study,
2023
Middle Tennessee State University
Office Housework And Individual Work Ethic: A Correlational Study, Hailey Moss, Judith Van Hein
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
The following submission will be for a proposed research design. Housework has been operationally defined as “non-role-specific work that a) benefits the organization, b) does not directly benefit the worker in their work capacity, and c) is under appreciated and generally goes unrecognized” (Adams, 2018). Previous studies have investigated this work completed by employees, including trying to define/measure the construct, distinguishing it from organizational citizenship behaviors, and understanding how it relates to other important characteristics, such as values and personality (Adams, 2018; Mussleman, 2020, Bourque, 2023). Office housework tasks can be vast, such as planning office parties, having to take …
Validation Of The Mindfulness Skill Scale,
2023
Middle Tennessee State University
Validation Of The Mindfulness Skill Scale, Rhea Maladkar, Alex Jackson
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Recent research has shown that people can effectively cope with work stress using mindfulness. Mindfulness has been shown to decrease perceived stress levels (Carmody & Baer, 2008; Jensen et al., 2012; Rich et al., 2021; Schulte-Frankenfeld & Trautwein, 2022), anxiety (Gál et al., 2021, Farb et al., 2010), and depression (Bostock et al., 2019; Farb et al., 2010). The purpose of this study is to replicate and extend the work of Stremic (2020), who created the Mindfulness Skill Scale (MSS). Stremic (2020) argued that mindfulness should be best measured as a skill that can be learned, so she developed the …
Perceived Organizational Support Through A Lens Of Racial Tension And Challenging Times,
2023
University of Georgia
Perceived Organizational Support Through A Lens Of Racial Tension And Challenging Times, Cora Romick, Lilli Watson, Skylar Oney, Malissa Clark
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
The degree to which employees believe their organization cares about them and their well-being – also called perceived organizational support (POS) – has important downstream impacts on employee work behaviors, their orientation toward their organization, and their well-being (Eisenberger et al., 2020). Furthermore, when one’s organization shows support for its employees, this elicits norms of reciprocity between organizations and employees (Eisenberger et al., 2020). This study expands POS knowledge by investigating the linkages between POS and important outcomes during turbulent social and challenging economic times. During 2021, there was extremely high racial tension with the creation of various movements (i.e., …
The Burnout Assessment Tool: An Initial U.S. Validation Study,
2023
University of Georgia
The Burnout Assessment Tool: An Initial U.S. Validation Study, Lilli Watson, Cora Romick, Skylar Oney, Malissa Clark
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Despite the long-standing history of studying burnout, it remains a prevalent concern, with nearly 6 out of 10 U.S. workers self-reporting at least moderate levels of burnout (Forbes, 2023). Burnout, as defined by Maslach and Leiter (2016), is a psychological syndrome that emerges as a prolonged response to chronic interpersonal stressors encountered in the workplace. The repercussions of burnout are far-reaching, impacting employee job satisfaction, organizational commitment, absenteeism rates, turnover intentions, and job performance (Edú-Valsania et al., 2022). The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) has historically served as the gold standard for assessing burnout, being employed in a staggering 88% of …
Understanding The Work Demands, Resources, And Barriers To Achieving Optimal Well-Being In Immigrant Workers,
2023
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Understanding The Work Demands, Resources, And Barriers To Achieving Optimal Well-Being In Immigrant Workers, Amira Marquez Moreno, Kristen J. Black
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
According to recent reports of immigrants working in poor conditions worldwide, the International Committee of Health (ICOH, 2021) has declared the immediate need to create scientific evidence to encourage a preventive culture in occupational health for migrant workers. In 2019, 470,125 immigrants lived in Tennessee, of which 43% are Latino, and Spanish the most common language (76%). The present study aims to identify the work-demands, resources, and barriers to achieve optimal well-being in immigrant workers with a sample recruited from Chattanooga and the surrounding area. Participants will be recruited through convenience and snowball sampling with the inclusion criteria of being …
The Intersection Of Ai And Employment,
2023
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
The Intersection Of Ai And Employment, Sachit Kamat
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every industry. This session will focus on the practical applications of AI within employment hiring and succession strategies, enabling organizations to automate processes, improve efficiency, and uncover data-driven insights for enhanced decision making. We will discuss advancements using AI in the recruitment process, including the use of machine learning algorithms to screen resumes and identify successful candidates. The talk will highlight the regulatory environment and the intersection of the IO and AI fields within this rapidly evolving landscape. Additionally, the presentation will explore where AI is being used to improve organizational retention and performance. …
Recruiting Technical Talent When You’Re Not Big Tech,
2023
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Recruiting Technical Talent When You’Re Not Big Tech, Neil Morelli
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
In our modern, digital economy all companies are now tech companies. But how do small or regional employers source, attract, select, nurture, and close the right technical talent for roles that many large, big tech employers also recruit? This session will provide HR, talent acquisition, and functional leaders from “non-tech companies” with evidence-backed tips and tricks for filling the technical roles they need. Employers need to understand methods that will appeal to a technical audience and know how technical roles, such as software engineering, are changing with the release of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT). This session will also cover …
Brand Communications: Why Storytelling Matters,
2023
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Brand Communications: Why Storytelling Matters, Allison Dunsmore
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Stories connect us to places, ideas, and people. When we think of traditional storytelling, we most often associate the practice with cultures representing our personal lives. Corporate brands, however, can also connect with audiences through storytelling. In an ever-changing and challenging labor market, telling stories through “employer branding” can be a powerful tool for reaching talent, especially when those stories are authentic, layered, and represent the lives of real people. When shared in the right places, corporate stories expand reach, widen the talent pool, and pave a path for hiring more diverse talent. The most strategic stories attract more talent, …
Demystifying Generative Ai: A Talent Professional’S Guide To Using A New Tool.,
2023
Appalachian State University
Demystifying Generative Ai: A Talent Professional’S Guide To Using A New Tool., Tanner Landolt, Alex Mecklenburg, Jacob Leslie, Shawn Bergman
River Cities Industrial and Organizational Psychology Conference
Humans’ use of tools is nothing new. For centuries, people have been using tools and technology to increase their performance. However, the speed at which technology is changing the tools we have access to is accelerating. Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly emerged as a new and powerful technology, and generative AI like ChatGPT and Dall-E have made AI widely accessible - and adopted - by millions of people. However, for users and non-users alike it still remains unclear what generative AI is and how this new technology fits into a practitioner’s toolkit. Like most tools, generative AI can be used …
