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 publication Occupational Psychology Outlook (OPO).

As a peer reviewed publication and a key benefit for almost 4000 divisional members, it will

• provide a bridge between research and practice, bringing the two together in a single publication that contains research and conceptual papers, practitioner papers, review papers and a range of other content
• cover the five subject domains of occupational psychology, as well as ethics and professional skills
• highlight hot topics and trends
• publish evidence of best practice and content that is relevant for learning, continuing development, and professional standards
• enable new and established authors to publish, and generate opportunities for others as reviewers and editorial board members
• publish content about careers and celebrate success, reporting noteworthy developments within the division and the profession
• create space for opinion along with a right to reply from different perspectives

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 introduction of IRIS, DOP’s on-line community, in May 2022 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