I have been using Psychology and Work Today for 12 years in my undergraduate I/O Psychology class. The updates in the 12th edition continue to make this book an engaging and relevant tool. I was pleased to see so much attention given to DEI (including sections on cultural values, neurodiversity, intersectionality, and even a reference to the effects of menopause on women in the workplace!), as well as workplace changes that were prompted by the pandemic (e.g., work from home, leading remote workers, crisis leadership), the increasing need to address psychological health in the workplace, and the proliferation of AI.
Dr Birgit Bryant, SUNY Morrisville, USA
The 12th edition of Psychology and Work Today is a comprehensive guide that integrates contemporary issues into the study of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. This updated edition thoroughly examines Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), including its historical foundations and the growing importance of demographic diversity in a globalized workplace. It addresses key DEI challenges and their impact on organizational success with a comprehensive look at identity experiences across various dimensions, including race, gender, and neurodiversity. This edition also explores topics such as Artificial Intelligence, team structure and effectiveness, and non-traditional work arrangements, which are essential for understanding contemporary work dynamics.
This textbooks comprehensive coverage of these current issues make it an invaluable resource for both students and professionals, offering practical insights and evidence-based strategies to navigate the evolving modern workplace.
Dr Krista Howard, Texas State University, USA
It's as if Carrie Bulger read my mind in the new edition by adding a chapter on Teams and another on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The focus in the DEI chapter is perfect, with some important background information and a concise, pitch-perfect update on the current opposition to the topic. The Newsbreaks are a student favorite, too. The combined chapters to streamline coverage were also welcome improvements. Adding chapters on Teams and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) makes this new edition an even stronger guide for our students to the new, ever-evolving workplace.
Peter Bachiochi, Professor of Psychological Science, Eastern Connecticut State University, USA