Lecture 15 - HR, Organisational and Occupational Psychology

Question 1

Role of HR?

Answer 1

• a department within an organisation that deals with employees and the issues they face

Question 2

Responsibilities of HR?

Answer 2

• Recruitment
• Payroll
• Progression and promotion
• Employment policies (e.g., parental leave)
• Employee training
• Resolving disputes
• Staff working in HR in a smaller firm usually have responsibilities that span many of these areas, whereas those working in larger organisations are likely to specialise more

Question 3

Salary of HR?

Answer 3

• starting = £18,000 to £23,000
• managers can earn around £35,000 to £55,000

Question 4

Working hours?

Answer 4

• typical 37 hour week Monday - Friday

Question 5

Skills needed for HR?

Answer 5

-> business awareness and management skills
-> interpersonal skills
-> IT and numeracy skills
-> organisational and planning skills
-> integrity and approachability
-> influencing and negotiating skills
-> the ability to work well under pressure
-> cultural awareness and language skills

Question 6

Role of an occupational psychologist?

Answer 6

• is a protected title = can only be used by practitioners who have completed a certified training route, which in this case is an accredited Masters in Occupational Psychology and Stage 2 of the British Psychological Society Qualification in Occupational Psychology
• is the study of people in the workplace, with respect to behaviours and attitudes

Question 7

Responsibilities of an occupational psychologist?

Answer 7

• examining how people think and behave either individually or as a group
• using the findings and psychological theory to make improvements to the workplace
• developing and delivering training programs or reforming practices in order to address the satisfaction, motivation and productivity of the workforce, as well as their health and wellbeing

Question 8

Salary of an occupational psychologist?

Answer 8

• around £20,000 to £29,000 per annum, depending on your experience
• can rise to up to £80,000

Question 9

Working hours of an occupational psychologist?

Answer 9

9am-5pm mon-fri

Question 10

Skills needed to be an occupational psychologist?

Answer 10

-> excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-> report and proposal writing skills
-> adaptability and flexibility
-> problem-solving ability
-> resilience and a positive attitude
-> the ability to work under pressure
-> the ability to show that your work has practical and worthwhile benefits
-> IT skills
-> a proactive and creative approach to work

Question 11

What are some roles where an individual does not have the occupational psychology accreditation?

Answer 11

• business psychologist, work psychologist, and industrial / organisational psychologist
• individuals practicing under these titles will normally have completed certain qualifications such as a Masters in Industrial / Organisational psychology, or a PhD in the discipline
• these roles are about the application of psychological methods and knowledge in order to improve the effectiveness of workers and organisations
• key skills include: interpersonal skills, ability to listen and emphasise