Work and Occupational Psychology: Integrating Theory and Practice

Written by a team of experts and with contributions from seminal academics and leading practitioners, Work and Occupational Psychology links theoretical learning with key practical skills to form an ideal companion to any student in the field. 

• Structured around the 8 core areas of Occupational Psychology to ensure a rounded overview
• Assumes no prior knowledge  making it ideal for students studying Occupational Psychology for the first time
• Contemporary discussion including cutting edge research and reflections on the future
• Reflects a global workplace through discussion of international and cross-cultural issues and a range of international case studies
• Engages critically with the subject to encourage analytical thinking
• Online learning aids include hints and tips for discussion questions, online readings, and chapter podcasts 

Lara D. Zibarras is Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology at City University London and Associate Director for Research at the Work Psychology Group. As a Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, she has conducted extensive selection assessment research in high-stakes settings, focusing on the applicants’ perspective, and use of innovative assessment methods such as situational judgement tests. She has published widely in academic journals and consulted for public and private sector organisations in the areas of selection, training, development and psychometric assessment.

Rachel Lewis PhD C.Psychol is a registered occupational psychologist and a course director the Business and Occupational Psychology MSc programmes at Kingston Business School. She has had five years teaching on Occupational Psychology programmes at a number of universities including Goldsmiths, University of London, City University London, Nottingham University, Aston University, Loughborough University and London Metropolitan University. Her key research area is in leadership and health, and has published in both academic and professional journals, scholarly books, and at national and international conferences. Rachel is also the director of Affinity Health at Work, a niche occupational health psychology consultancy, where she conducts consultancy work and organizational research in the area of employee health and well-being.