Division of Occupational Psychology

To promote:

• diversity and inclusion
• alignment with strategic priorities and needs
• governance/ accountability
• member benefit
• attention to the main areas of occupational psychology

We have:

• Implemented a new committee structure
• Reviewed all DOP groups and outputs
• Developed new a new structure for all DOP groups (working groups, sub-committees) [insert link to news page item]

And are:

• Reviewing representational roles to the DOP committee
• Identifying existing and potential collaborations and MOUs

View the redrawn map of new DOP groups.

We will implement a new DOP Strategic plan following adoption of the BPS interim strategy.

The DOP is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we aim to embed EDI across all our DOP activities

We have appointed a Task and Finish Group to advise and make recommendations for implementation to the DOP Committee.

We are working hard to

• better understand the needs of our trainees and develop solutions that support these needs
• develop positive working relationship with the QOP Board and represent trainee needs in BPS Stakeholder forums

To achieve these goals we have:

• introduced dedicated committee roles for Education and Training, and Trainee Occupational Psychologists (TOPs)
• been meeting regularly as a Careers, Education, Development and Training Sub-group (CEDT)
• introduced Stage 2 networking events
• reached out to MSc course directors
• planned new activities for 2022 to engage with MSc students and TOPs

We are preparing to launch a new DOP periodical for DOP members and have been conducting a scoping exercise to ensure that we get this right.

We strive to better understand the needs and interests of all our members so that we can be responsive, aligning deliverables and benefits based on the best available evidence of needs and interests. Activities to support this include, the New Voices Stakeholder Panel, Networking events; Townhall Sessions; Chair Surgeries.

The planned introduction of IRIS, DOP’s on-line community, will also benefit two-way communication between the DOP Committee and members.

We have contributed feedback to the BPS Member Grades Review and encourage members to take part in society consultations.

Through our Practice Board and Senate representation, we have provided feedback on other reviews, e.g.m the review of the member conduct rules and the member network review.

Includes:

• Active representation at and engagement with BPS Research Board
• Active engagement with BPS Public Affairs. Identification and follow-up of opportunities to influence public policy

Includes:

• Identifying, supporting, promoting and delivering activities and products relating to on-going CPD requirements for professional registration (e.g., safeguarding, supervision, mentoring, etc)

Includes:

• Identifying, supporting, promoting and delivering activities and products relating to on-going career development post-qualification

Includes:

• Identifying, responding to needs and opportunities across the educational spectrum
• Participating in stakeholder activities within the BPS
• Supporting activity in relation to QOP stage 1 and stage 2

Supports delivery of objectives for all of the above and includes:

• DOP Webinar Programme
• Conference Provision
• Collaborations
• Other event opportunities

The First DOP Committee consisted of:

Sources:  BPS Annual reports.

1978  Annual conference papers - Editorial Note

• Download Occupational Psychology: A 1978 commentary 

Civil Service Selection Board

• Download A landmark in the development of the Assessment Centre method

Fifty Years of Occupational Psychology in Britain

• Download Fifty Years of Occupational Psychology in Britain 

This page highlights significant contributions made to the Division of Occupation Psychology over the years by several of its most prominent members:

Dr Edgar Anstey

• View A true pioneer of Occupational Psychology whose influence made itself felt on the world stage at a time of crisis article

Jim Dukes

• Read about CSSB: A Landmark in the Development of the Assessment Centre Method

Professor Clive Fletcher

• Read about The Behavioural Sciences Research Division: A brief history of one of Occupational Psychology’s most influential units in the 1970s
• View How Occupational Psychology helped scupper thatcher and the polygraph: A Lesson in Exerting Influence at the Right Time article

Professor Hywell Murrell

• View One of the Founders of Ergonomics and what we now call Human Factors article

Professor Victor Dulewicz  

• View Standard Telephones & Cables:Applying Occupational Psychology article

Interviews

Dr Céline Rojon conducted interviews with individuals who were instrumental in the foundation of the Division of Occupational Psychology; were influential in its early history; and have made significant contributions to the field of occupational psychology.

These interviews, no longer than 40 minutes each, have now been made available online to the public at the following link:

The interviewees

• Dr Pat Lindley
• Professor Dave Bartram
• Professor Gerry Randell
• Professor Ivan Robertson
• Professor Peter Warr

Each gave generously of their time to allow us to benefit from their knowledge and experiences.

The videos should therefore provide a great way to learn about how these esteemed occupational psychologists entered the field, their reflections upon their work, and their insights into the future of occupational psychology.