Industrial Psychologist
Industrial Psychologists study the behaviour of employees in a work setting. Because the workplace is a social system, the application of industrial psychology is useful in understanding its complexity.
Industrial psychology evaluates the interaction between people and their jobs. Industrial Psychologists can be used to improve job satisfaction as well as company productivity, and this field of expertise is becoming vital to the success of many organizations.
There are certain things that Industrial Psychologists focus on when evaluating the relationship a person has with their work. They analyze the way a person works, their skills, duties, obligations, and general satisfaction with their job on a day-to-day basis. This information is extremely helpful to human resources departments and company overseers who must create training programs, feedback and rewards systems, and make hiring decisions as well as engage in recruitment practices. Most companies use Industrial Psychologists to train their own staff so that the organizations can run smoothly and at peak capacity.
Industrial Psychologists investigate how employee behaviour affects other individuals on the job and the organization in general. Industrial Psychology can be used to reduce counterproductive behaviour, enhance team effectiveness, and boost morale. It is also vital in conflict resolution. Many individuals find work dissatisfaction rooted in their relationships with managers and colleagues. Fortunately, industrial psychology provides solutions for this.
In South Africa, an Industrial Psychologist is registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) which allows them to be contracted into Medical Aid Health Care services. Many Industrial Psychologists also register as personnel practitioners with the South African Board of Personnel Practice (SABPP). This is not a statutory body and is not regulated by legislation as in the case of the Professional Board.
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