This presentation, led by Dustin Maneethai, Cristina G. Banks, Christopher J. L. Cunningham, Leslie Hammer, and Alan Witt, introduces a multidisciplinary approach to addressing workplace challenges and improving worker well-being. The format is inspired by the historical concept of "The Salon," encouraging open, diverse discussions to expand knowledge and thinking.
Key points:
- Alan Witt discusses the importance of "place rights" and the power of physical environments in shaping work experiences.
- Cristina Banks emphasizes the role of I-O psychologists in building design, focusing on how workplace design can satisfy basic human needs.
- Christopher Cunningham presents an I-O psychology perspective on work (re)design, highlighting the need to address root causes of poor person-environment fit.
- Leslie Hammer introduces the Total Worker Health® approach and its connection to I-O psychology, stressing the need for interdisciplinary research.
The presentation encourages participants to consider:
- Whether I-O Psychology needs to expand its reach
- The value of adopting a multidisciplinary approach
- Exciting ideas emerging from this perspective
The session aims to stimulate thought and discussion on leveraging multiple disciplines to build healthier workplaces, addressing recent changes in work, anticipating future developments, and exploring the challenges and opportunities in interdisciplinary work.
This multidisciplinary approach represents a shift in thinking about workplace design and worker well-being, emphasizing the integration of various fields to create more effective, holistic solutions to contemporary work challenges.
