Are your decisions really your decisions?
Dr. Mark Crowder Manchester Metropolitan University 20 January 22 Are your decisions really your decisions? Even simple decisions can be a complex process, and inevitably some mistakes are made but our propensity to apply heuristics mean that the mistakes are…
How can we build more inclusive relationships at work?
The ABP celebrated the first Face to Face event since the start of the Pandemic at the University of Westminster and were delighted to welcome Ali Shalfrooshan, Head of International Assessment R&D at PSI Talent Management. Effective implementation of a…
Starting and Growing a HR Business
Niel Cope, People Matters HR After 20 years with Greater Manchester Police, he initially became the Force HR project manager in an Intelligence role on three Operational Divisions. He ended his police career as Headquarters HR manager. Niel then joined…
How to break the difficult news to someone that you are a Business Psychologist
Steve Apps Former Chair, ABP, and Certification Lead. The ABP started life as the Association of Business Psychologists. However, over time, the ABP wanted to be more inclusive in its membership and rebrand itself as the Association for Business Psychology.…
Event Report: Dr. Audrey Tang’s Workshop – A Practical Guide to Resilience
When we asked our attendees what they felt was their personal highlight of the 2021 ABP Conference, many named Dr. Audrey Tang’s workshop, ‘A Practical Guide to Resilience.’ With her charm, charisma and actionable advice, it’s not surprising to see…
Toxic: A Guide to Rebuilding Respect and Tolerance in a Hostile Workplace
Clive Lewis, OBE DL Globis Mediation Group 19th November 2021 Toxic atmospheres in the workplace when allowed to fester can not only threaten productivity but also the viability of the business, observed Clive Lewis on the occasion of the November…
Uncertainty Rules – Making Uncertainty Work for You
Richard Plenty / Terri Morrissey This Is… 16th November 2021 Risks and uncertainty affect us all but we can use a number of psychological strategies to limit risks, plan ahead and reduce anxiety, argued Richard Plenty and Terri Morrissey at…
What are the needs of investors when hiring support for Growth Companies/M&A work?
Mike Hicks, Catalysis Ltd. 22nd October 2021 There are too few quality suppliers with an interest in the provision of management support to Private Equity during buyout and M&A work, argued Mike Hicks in a presentation of Private Equity and…
Multigenerations at Work: The Risks and Opportunities of a QuadGen Workforce
Programme Director, Leadership, Organisations, Behaviour Henley Management School 19th October 2021 A changing landscape in the workplace is presenting us with risks and opportunities, argued Dr. Tatiana Rowson at the October meeting of the ABP. More people are extending their…
Workplace Psychological Safety for those with Hidden Conditions/ Disabilities
For those of working age, with medical vulnerabilities, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the surface the stark reality of injustices within some organisations. This is especially true for those of working age with hidden disabilities and long-term conditions: ‘invisible’…
The ABP Treasurer
We are looking for a new voluntary Treasurer to oversee the next phase of our story. You may or may not be a business psychologist yourself, but you may want to expand your network, transfer your skills and experience, and…
Meet Josh Coelho, ABP Kickstarter
At the ABP we are passionate about nurturing the psychology talent of the future, so we’d like to introduce Josh Coelho, who is working with us as part of the government Kickstart Scheme. The scheme offers six-month job opportunities for…
