Improving conditions or conditional improvements? A modern code, and mode, of I-O ethics

Three categories of modern dilemmas are immediately apparent in relation to reimagining and committing to a more proactive code in I-O, given their overlap with contemporary issues in technology and data management, health and accessibility, and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion: ethical use of assessments (e.g., AI in selection);ethical conduct of research and data analysis;and ethical imperatives for fairness, inclusiveness, wellness, and equity in organizations, particularly in light of recent world events (e.g., the COVID-19 pandemic, social justice movements, inflation and economic challenges). Algorithms are then bound by the quality (and bias) incorporated into the data upon which they are trained and tested. [...]with the regulatory landscape in flux, it becomes even more important to utilize an ethical code to develop assessments. [...]relatedly, I-O psychologists who conduct research in organizations may not have regulatory oversight (e.g., institutional review board governance, peer review processes, expectations for pre-registration and open science practices) to guide their studies;if present and applicable, regulatory oversight may still be mismatched with organizational research, often ill fitted to certain types, disciplines, and contexts, or only focused on particular elements or stages of the research process while neglecting others (e.g., Bell & Wray-Bliss, 2009;Buchanan & Bryman, 2009;Greenwood, 2016). [...]I-O psychologists may also find themselves in ethical dilemmas as workers return to the office post pandemic. [...]proactive behavior is more likely and important within uncertain contexts, particularly those

The History of Ethnic Minority Psychological Associations in the United States

The American Psychological Association (APA, 2021) issued an apology to people of color for their role in "promoting, perpetuating and failing to challenge racism, racial discrimination, and human hierarchy (p.1)." This may be related to the criticisms that American psychology is ahistorical, ignores social realities, (Crenshaw, 1995;Martin-Baro, 1996) and has a Eurocentric bias (Bhatia, 2020). This paper briefly describes historical examples of the oppression of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in the United States in the health and social sciences fields. It details the context of the historical emergence of ethnic minority psychological associations led by the departure of Black psychologists from APA in the late 1960's. Several other BIPOC groups followed their lead. APA governance then met with the ethnic minority association leaders at the Dulles Conference in 1978. The recommendations of this conference took longer to achieve than what was originally expected yet these demonstrate the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts initiated by ethnic minority psychologists and later supported by funding agencies.

Considerations and suggested practices for psychological assessment and intervention when working with older adults with disabilities

Given the aging of the population in the United States, older adults (ages 65+ years) will increasingly be referred to psychologists for evaluation and treatment. The potential for onset of a primary or secondary disability (e.g., physical, sensory, cognitive, or emotional) significantly increases during older adulthood and may or may not be the reason for referral to a psychologist. The overarching aims of this article are to discuss the more common ethical and professional considerations for psychologists working with older adults with disabilities and offer suggested practices to optimize these interactions. This discussion focuses on a collaborative model in which the psychologist partners with the older adult to learn of their specific preferences and needs with the goal of providing equitable, appropriate, and accessible assessment services and therapeutic support. Service provision during the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and the related use of telepsychology are also examined as part of this position.

The Development of a Post COVID-19 Clinic at the University General Hospital of Ioannina in Greece

In recent years, the global world is facing the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused significant long-term consequences to the population's health. Post COVID-19 is considered an implication of the various that has drawn the attention of the scientific world, as the reported cases are increasing rapidly globally and the danger of permanent disorder is real. This article focuses on the significance of specialized clinics for post COVID-19 cases and on their working methods. Hence, the example of the establishment of a specialized clinic in the University General Hospital of Ioannina (U.G.H.I.) is provided, based on a SWOT analysis, while at the same time a realistic approach to its development is presented. The proper therapeutic approach of the people that suffer from the post COVID-19 will contribute to the protection and well-being of the society, dealing effectively, in this way, with the problems caused by the of the ongoing SARS-CoV2 pandemic.

Unanticipated Pandemic Outcomes: The Assault on Public Health

Groups such as Freedom Angels, Sovereign Nation, the Boogaloo Boys, and Colorado Counties for Freedom have coordinated strong pushback on public health measures in communities and have specifically targeted local health officials by generating messaging that includes personal attacks on integrity, conducting in-person demonstrations at the homes of public health officials, taking out radio advertisements against public health, and using other tactics to pressure public health officials regarding unpopular health orders and mitigation efforts. According to the resulting report, Legal Protections for Public Health Officials, 35 states and the District of Columbia have "criminal statutes punishing individuals who impede public health officials' duties with such behavior." Local health departments have been testing patients, managing case investigations and contact tracing for their communities, managing extraordinary amounts of data, providing wrap-around services forthose isolating or quarantining, hosting communitybased mass testing and vaccination sites, communicating with the public and the media, and regularly convening local partners including business, education, early child care, emergency medical services, police, fire, hospital systems, and providers. The campaign focuses on stopping the harassment of public health professionals by (1) reporting threats and violence against public health and working to hold accountable those who make take these actions;(2) asking Congress to require state and local monitoring and reporting of threats and harassment against public health workers for performing their official duties, including threats related to race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender;and (3) using existing statutes, and supporting new laws, to protect public health professionals.6 Let us all stand behind health officials and the staffs that serve their departments.

Developing a brief acceptance and commitment therapy model for industrial psychologists

Orientation: Mental health distress is on the rise, which has significant implications for labour productivity. Industrial psychologists, who are equipped to offer work-based counselling, can play a vital role in alleviating this burden. Research purpose: This study was an investigation of current literature on industrial psychologists as counsellors, with a focus on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) as a framework to deliver brief work-based counselling. The aim was to offer a practical model of counselling, derived from the literature, for industrial psychologists to perform work-based counselling. Motivation for the study: There is a paucity of literature pertaining to evidence-based guidelines that industrial psychologists can follow to provide counselling. This study attempts to expand industrial psychologists’ counselling skill set by proposing an ACT intervention that can be applied as a brief counselling process in the workplace. Research approach/design and method: A systematic literature review of three separate literature streams yielded 1297 publications. After further analysis, 25 publications that met the criteria for relevance and quality were considered to create a model for workplace counselling. Main findings: Attention to the role of industrial psychologists as counsellors dwindled after the 1960s but has recently been given renewed attention by South African scholars. The literature review of experimental ACT designs revealed evidence-based guidelines that were combined to create the ACT for Work Well-being Model. Practical/managerial implications: The ACT for Work Well-being Model is a brief counselling protocol to offer systematic steps that industrial psychologists can implement during brief work-based counselling to address anxiety and depressive symptoms. Contribution/value-add: The proposed model is designed to stimulate further empirical validation and ensure evidence-based practice.

Finding Opportunity in Adversity

I remember the early days of 2020, which feels like a lifetime ago, first hearing the name that would turn our world upside down: COVID-19. None of us could have imagined that we'd still be battling the pandemic two years later, let alone predict the ways it would change nearly every aspect of business and our daily lives. From supply chain disruptions to homeschooling, remote working to normalizing mental health discussions, our world has changed and there's no going back. That's not necessarily a bad thing. As the last two years demonstrate, we can't predict what comes next, but our pandemic-honed agility will serve us well.

Addressing Burnout among the Frontline Healthcare Workforce during COVID-19: A Scoping Review & Expert Interviews

Purpose: To identify the strategies and interventions U.S. health systems implemented to reduce burnout and increase employee well-being during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A concurrent design included a scoping review of published literature on burnout interventions implemented for healthcare workers during COVID-19 and expert interviews with healthcare administrators involved in COVID-19 burnout response efforts (N = 5). Scoping review protocols included a-priori inclusion criteria, search terms, database selection, and data ion (N = 21 articles). Results: The scoping review identified eight types of interventions;spanning individual, organizational, and community systems. Qualitative data supported scoping review findings and uncovered themes related to communication, role shifting, and wellness initiatives as forms of burnout prevention and reduction. Conclusion: As COVID-19 continues, so too will worker stress, burden, and burnout. Health systems worked quickly and creatively to address the needs of the frontline healthcare workforce, yet more work is needed to sustain efforts over time.

Benefits of a basic income for employees experiencing a mental health condition

[...]a basic income may have implications for alternative work arrangements and return-to-work practices such as extended unpaid leave and gradual return to work. [...]a basic income may help attenuate the risk associated with disclosing a mental health condition. [...]in many medical systems around the world, a general practitioner referral is frequently a requirement to see a mental health specialist. [...]the provision of a basic income may support employees in using available planned absence and gradual return-to-work policies by attenuating stress that is related to wage loss as well as avoiding compounding a reduction in working hours with financial barriers to seeking and maintaining treatment.