Alliance For Organizational Psychology Newsletter
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Summer Newsletter '25
Thank you for staying in touch with the Alliance for Organizational Psychology (AOP) through this newsletter. AOP was established in 2009, envisioning support and advancement of the science and practice of organizational psychology globally, to promote cross-national collaboration and to facilitate more effective communication among the federated members.
In this edition of our newsletter, we look back on inspiring joint symposia and social gatherings hosted by AOP at the 2025 conferences of federated members SIOP and EAWOP. It was great meeting representatives of the affiliated societies at these occasions. I cherish from these meetings and conversations that the mission and goals of AOP are still broadly supported by our members. Within the AOP Executive Committee we are working on an activity plan to ensure that we continue to meet our goals and further expand the global impact of our field through our network of Industrial Work and Organizational Psychology (IWOP) associations.
An excellent example of creating global connection and impact is the upcoming online Global Industrial Work and Organizational Psychology 24-hour event, taking place 18-19 September 2025 (CET). The announcement for this free event for any IWOP-affiliated association member is included in this newsletter. You don’t want to miss this unique event!
Last, but not least, AOP exists via it’s association members. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to creating better workplaces around the globe. Please feel free to contact me or the other AOP Executive Committee members to share your ideas and suggestions.
Annemarie Hiemstra, Sharon Glazer, Mark Poteet & Alexandra Michel
AOP Updates in TIP
Please, look out also for AOP's 2025 updates in The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist (TIP), 62(3).
Global Work and Organizational Psychology Conference Announced
Scholars are invited to save the date for the first-ever Global Work and Organizational Psychology Conference (G-WOP), a new initiative across more than a dozen professional industrial-organizational societies and governing bodies from around the world. This event aims to bring colleagues together for connection, reflection, and shared learning to cultivate meaningful action.
As the world of work continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities, the I-O psychology organizations believe it’s time to come together, across borders, time zones, and career stages, to listen, learn, support one another, and explore this fascinating field of psychology that connects us all.
The event will begin September 18, 2025, 8 a.m. ET (12 p.m. UTC) and will conclude September 19, 2025, 8 a.m. ET (12 p.m. UTC), a true 24-hour marathon!
Please see your member organizations for registration possibilities.
More information and the possibility to share your thoughts.
Past Events: SIOP & EAWOP
At both SIOP and EAWOP 2025, the Alliance for Organizational Psychology curated thought-provoking, high-impact sessions designed to foster cross-cultural dialogue in the field of Industrial and Organizational (I-O), and Workplace Psychology. At SIOP, sessions explored organizational responses to global migration, systemic barriers facing Indigenous employees, and the critical role of trust in navigating global instability. The sessions sparked meaningful reflection on inclusion, responsibility, and leadership. At EAWOP, Alliance sessions pushed the field forward by challenging outdated I-O concepts, demystifying the academic publishing process through a dynamic "Meet the Editors" format, and examining some of the implications of AI in the workplace through a multidisciplinary symposium. Together, these sessions reflect the Alliance's ongoing commitment to shaping the future of work by convening diverse voices and perspectives, driving global collaboration and dialogue, and bridging the science and practice of Industrial and Organizational, and Workplace Psychology.
The pictures below are from the SIOP Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado.
Left side: From left to right: Mark Potett, Annemarie Hiemstra, Deirdre O'Shea, Julia Haas
Right side: Alliance For Organizational Psychology booth at the conference
News: Member Organizations & "Big Tent"
From the EAWOP Community
This summer has been full of momentum and milestones within the EAWOP network. We’re thrilled to share that Organizational Psychology Review reached its highest-ever impact factor (7.1), a testament to the high-quality research and editorial excellence within our field. Our latest InPractice special issue dives into the complex role of AI in the workplace—highlighting both opportunity and responsibility. We’re also preparing for two major events: our annual WorkLab workshop in Athens this autumn, exploring how to make the modern workplace truly work for people, and the first-ever Global Work and Organizational Psychology Conference (G-WOP)—a 24-hour online gathering of practitioners and researchers from around the world, happening September 18–19, 2025. Plus, we’ve just launched our brand-new website at www.eawop.org —come explore!
Canadian Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
The Canadian Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (CSIOP), a section of the Canadian Psychological Association, includes faculty, consultants, and students in I/O Psychology. CSIOP aims to enhance workplace well-being by advancing human resource management, researching work behavior, and supporting career goals. It publishes a quarterly newsletter and actively participates in the CPA’s annual conference, offering workshops, symposia, and discussions.
IAAP: New Website
IAAP is excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website. Our new digital home was built with you in mind – offering a modern design, improved navigation, and enhanced features to help you stay connected, informed, and engaged with our global community.
Here’s what you can expect:
* Improved Member Portal – Easily access your profile, renew membership, and manage your preferences.
* Event Calendar & Registration – Stay up to date with upcoming webinars and other events.
* Mobile-Responsive Design – Access the site seamlessly from any device, anywhere in the world.
"Big Tent" New Network Organization: SIPLO
The Big Tent, a network created by the Alliance for Organizational Psychology, connects work, industrial, and organizational psychology related societies and associations from around the globe. Recently, the Italian national association for work and organizational psychology (SIPLO that stands for Societa Italiana di Psicologia del Lavoro e delle Organizzazioni) has joined the Big Tent, under the leadership of the Past President, Prof. Francesco Pace from the University of Palermo. Prof. Pace, alongside Prof. Dryjanska, the Chair of the Big Tent, have shared the perspective of organizational psychologists on human trafficking in the artificial intelligence era, during the first Italian national conference dedicated to this topic, organized by the International Diplomatic Institute at Tor Vergata University in Rome.