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Optimizing Workplace Dynamics through Industrial Psychology

Open Closing on January 13, 2026 / 3 spots left
Main contact
Mercy University
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States
Stuart Sidle
Professor
1
Timeline
  • January 26, 2026
    Experience start
  • May 7, 2026
    Experience end
Experience
3 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Leadership Talent recruitment Employee retention Workplace health/wellness
Skills
industrial and organizational psychology conflict resolution employee motivation intervention plans team building
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for junior-level learners with a focus on Industrial Psychology, equipping them with the skills to analyze and improve workplace behavior and performance. Learners will apply their knowledge of employee motivation, conflict resolution, and team building to real-world challenges faced by companies. By conducting interviews with company leaders and analyzing organizational data, they will develop evidence-based recommendations that align with company culture and enhance workplace dynamics.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
10 learners
Project
25-35 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive analysis report on workplace behavior and related performance concerns
  • Understanding of culture and some of the underlying factors related to the behavior or performance (e.g, employee motivation, talent shortages, training-knowledge, conflict and politics, perception of expectations)
  • Evidence-based intervention plan tailored to company culture
  • Presentation of findings and recommendations to company stakeholders


Project timeline
  • January 26, 2026
    Experience start
  • May 7, 2026
    Experience end

Project examples

  • Analyzing the root causes of high employee turnover and recommending retention strategies
  • Reviewing potential stress management programs or conflict management programs to enhance employee well-being and productivity or team dynamics.And sharing pro's and cons of each-and how well they align with company culture
  • Recommendation employee assessments and other improvements to the selection process tool for better selection and placement of employees.
  • Evaluating employee feedback of current team-building activities and suggesting improvements
  • Investigating factors affecting employee morale -based on recent survey results and proposing intervention
  • Aligning an organizational learning initiative with company culture, strategy and priorities.
  • Analyzing an employee recognition program and make evidence based suggestions to enhance its impact.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Text short
    Are you available for a brief phone call to discuss the project scope and determine if it is suitable for this experience?  *