Sustainable Development Through the World of Work: Translating Insights from Organizational Psychology

The purpose of this book is to translate the science and practice of Industrial-Organizational (I-O) psychology, or work psychology, as it relates to sustainable development efforts to provide evidence-based insights for those who are working toward the greater good. To maximize the impact of I-O psychology on the greater good, this book is designed to be accessible and is written for readers who do not have a background in I-O psychology or related fields. The volume specifically targets readers who are engaged or want to be engaged in prosocial work across the public and private sectors and who are interested in leveraging the science and practice of I-O psychology to effect prosocial change.

The book highlights the areas where I-O psychology has the most unique, practical, and/or useful takeaways to those who are working to move the needle on one or more of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While the SDGs provide the overarching structure of the book, the target audience extends beyond those who explicitly incorporate the SDGs in their framing such as those with prosocial efforts who use a different framing (e.g., ESG) or do not use a particular typology. For example, a private sector leader or organization working to improve gender equity (Gender Equality, SDG 5) or historically marginalized groups (Reduce Inequalities, SDG 10) in their communities or workplace would benefit from this book, regardless of how informed they are about the SDGs. Ultimately, this book extends the reach of I-O psychology to enhance societal well-being

Dr. Julie B. Olson-Buchanan is Dean of the Craig School of Business and holds the Sid Craig Dean's Chair at California State University, Fresno. Her research has been published in top-tier journals such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Academy of Management Journal, Personnel Psychology, Academy of Management Review, and Journal of Management. She was awarded Fellow status in both SIOP and APA. Dr. Olson-Buchanan is co-editor of the books, Innovations in Computerized Assessment and Using Psychology for the Greater Good: Helping Those Who Help Others and co-author of the book, Mistreatment at Work: Prevention and Resolution. She is a recipient of SIOP's award for Distinguished Service and SIOP's Humanitarian Award.

Dr. John C. Scott is the Co-CEO and co-founder of APTMetrics, a global human resource consulting firm that designs sophisticated talent management solutions for corporations and market innovators. Dr. Scott has over 30 years of experience designing and implementing talent management and assessment systems across various global, high-stakes settings. For more than 25 years, he has directed the talent management and leadership assessment practice at APTMetrics Home - APTMetrics.
John has co-edited/co-authored six books and scores of chapters/articles in the field of organizational psychology Amazon.com: John C. Scott: books, biography, latest update. Dr. Scott is a Fellow of Divisions 5 and 14 of the American Psychological Association.

Dr. Lori Foster is President of the International Association of Applied Psychology. A Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at North Carolina State University and Honorary Professor at the University of Cape Town, she has authored and edited numerous books, chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles, and her work has been featured popular media outlets worldwide. She has over 20 years of experience consulting for organizations in the private and public sectors. From 2014-2016, she completed a rotation with the Obama White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team and later served as one of the first Behavioral Sciences Advisors to the United Nations.