Join us for the upcoming Blacks in I/O Open House, an exciting opportunity to learn how you can get involved with a growing community of Black professionals in Industrial-Organizational Psychology! Whether you're new to BIOP or looking to deepen your involvement, this event will give you an inside look at our ongoing programs, volunteer opportunities, and ways to make a meaningful impact.
During the open house, you'll hear from several of our active programs, including updates from the Mentorship Team, HBCU Task Force, Conference Planning Committees and the On-Going Programs Team. This is your chance to connect with like-minded professionals, explore leadership and volunteer opportunities, and find your place within a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing Black excellence in I/O Psychology. Don’t miss out!
RSVP today and bring a colleague, friend, or classmate who might be interested in joining the movement!
Join us for a transformative 60-minute session bridges the ancient wisdom of yoga ethics, specifically the Yamas and Niyamas, with modern leadership science. Drawing on evidence-based frameworks such as Authentic Leadership (Avolio & Gardner, 2005), Ethical Leadership (Brown & Treviño, 2006), and Servant Leadership (Greenleaf, 1977), the session explores how principles like nonviolence, truthfulness, self-discipline, and surrender can inform compassionate, accountable, and values-driven leadership.
Led by Amber L. Myers, a Registered Yoga Teacher, SHRM-CP, I-O Practitioner, and HR Manager, the session combines theory and practice through live polling, real-world scenarios, and participant reflection. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how self-awareness and ethical consistency can strengthen workplace culture and enhance the impact of leaders on their teams.
What to Expect:
-Interactive learning through live polling and real-world scenarios
-Self-reflection exercises to deepen leadership awareness
-Practical strategies for building ethical, balanced, and human-centered leadership habits
On Thursday 18th September, starting at 12:00pm (UTC), the international community will come together for a non-stop 24-hour online conference focused on Industrial, Organisational, Occupational, Business, and Work Psychology.
This event is 100% free to BIOP members, and will serve to connect professionals, researchers, and practitioners from dozens of countries in a unique celebration of our shared expertise and global reach.
Key features include:
A full 24 hours of continuous programming featuring dozens of speakers from around the world
Leading-edge insights from across the field, including applied research, consultancy practice, and policy impact
Real-time interaction and networking opportunities, including breakout spaces and real-time Mentimeter delegate surveys
Recorded sessions will be made available to all registered delegates, ensuring no one misses out due to time zones
Opportunities to engage with adjacent professions and potential client sectors, showcasing the value of our work
This event is a rare chance to engage with the global community, hear from top voices in the field, and build meaningful professional connections across borders.
Save the date: Thursday 18th September from 12:00pm (UTC)
More details and the full agenda will follow shortly.
We look forward to seeing you there — and around the world — as we celebrate the strength and future of our profession.
In today's rapidly evolving workplace, traditional notions of allyship—often characterized by one-sided advocacy—are no longer sufficient. To foster genuinely inclusive and equitable organizations, we must embrace a paradigm shift: viewing allyship as a reciprocal, two-way partnership.
Drawing from the frameworks presented in the book Act like an Ally, Work with an Ally, this webinar will explore how allies and partners can co-create environments that promote fairness, belonging, and mutual growth. We'll delve into strategies that move beyond performative gestures, emphasizing sustained collaboration, shared accountability, and the importance of listening and learning from one another.
This session is designed for I-O psychologists, HR professionals, organizational leaders, and anyone committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the workplace. Join us to reimagine allyship and equip yourself with the tools to build more inclusive organizations in 2025 and beyond!
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