Improve Employee Engagement, Motivation & Productivity - MS in I/O Psychology
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structured interview performance management employee engagement online communication organizational development consulting change management engagement surveys teamwork psychologyDo you want to improve employee engagement, motivation and productivity? Then bring in students from National University’s Master of Science (MS) in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology program to see how they can help you to maximize your organization and employee potential through the application of evidence-based science. Students will work on one main project for 8-10 hours per week over the course of 12 weeks, connecting with you weekly with virtual communication tools.
Important Note: We accept projects on an ongoing basis, depending on the availability of students. As a result, the timeline for project completion can be flexible. Once matched with this experience, please note that the project may be put on hold until a student is assigned to it.
I/O Psychology is the study of human behavior in the workplace. Students in the MS I/O Psychology program are studying to be I/O and HR professionals who apply research and statistical skills to investigate issues of critical relevance to individuals, businesses, and society. Student consulting capabilities include testing and assessment, recruitment and staffing, motivation, engagement, performance management, employee stress and well-being, teamwork, organizational development and change management, work-life balance, and leadership.
Deliverables are negotiable and will seek to align the needs of the students and the organization. Some final project deliverables might include:
- New/updated technical reports
- Organizational surveys (e.g., employee engagement survey)
- Structured interview guides
- Pre-employment test content
- Research-based webinars or white papers
- Development guides (e.g., leaders, individual contributors)
- Training modules or manuals
- On-boarding materials
- DEI programs and initiatives
Project Examples
Students will work individually with your organization to complete projects that align the needs of the students with those of your organization.
Project activities that students can complete may include but are not limited to:
- Conducting job analysis
- Developing or refining pre-employment selection tests
- Conducting validation research on pre-employment selection tests
- Analyzing HR data
- Updating/writing technical reports, manuals, or white papers
- Developing a structured interview
- Developing a legally defensible selection process
- Conducting a training needs assessment
- Designing a training module and/or manual
- Developing, conducting, analyzing an employee attitude survey
- Researching and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Evaluating the effectiveness of a performance appraisal process
- Implementing team building strategies or interventions
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor and student to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
Provide a dedicated mentor/resource who is available for weekly meetings to address students’ questions.
Be available for two additional synchronous meetings with the faculty instructor and student to 1) solidify project scope and 2) attend student’s final project presentation.
Provide opportunities for students to share their work and receive feedback throughout the program.
Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.
Comply with employer validation requirements and support to set up student time tracking.