Psychology TopicsWorkplace issues
Workplace issues are of great interest to psychologists, since most people spend a third of their adult lives at work. Work defines people in the most basic way, which is one reason retirement is so difficult for many people. For psychologists, other key issues include matching people and jobs, finding ways to reduce workplace stress and studying people's motivation and job satisfaction.
Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology
What You Can Do
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Multitasking: Switching costs
Subtle "switching" costs cut efficiency, raise risk.
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Managing your boss
Whether your boss is a lion or a pussycat, it helps to know how to manage upward.
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The Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program
PHWP educates the employer community about the link between employee health and well-being and organizational performance. It includes APA's Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards and a variety of resources for employers.
Getting Help
News
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Healthy strategies to thrive at work
February 6, 2015, U.S. News & World Report
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For career success, pick a conscientious spouse
January 22, 2015, Fox News
Monitor on Psychology Articles
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The perils of the family business
November 2014
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Work, stress and health
September 2013
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Putting workers first
May 2012
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Help for unemployed Americans
January 2012
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An uncertain future for America's work force
September 2011
Books
APA Offices and Programs
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Work, Stress and Health Office
The Work, Stress and Health Office promotes research, training, practice and policy to examine the impact of the changing organization of work on stress, health, safety and productivity in the workplace.
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The Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program
PHWP educates the employer community about the link between employee health and well-being and organizational performance. It includes APA's Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards and a variety of resources for employers.