A Fast-Growing Segment of Psychology Is Landing Grads Jobs in Corporate America

For decades, researchers have extolled the benefits of investing in workers and employees—something that an increasing number of employers have started taking more seriously. The pandemic accelerated the trend, as millions of employees struggled with remote work, family obligations, health concerns, and more. People were and remain stressed and anxious—and that’s something that can affect their job performance and, ultimately, the bottom line for their employers.

As such, many employers have increased investments in their workforces, including adding new elements to benefits packages, adopting more flexible work arrangements and schedules, and in some cases, bringing in trained professionals to help improve overall morale and conditions. Such roles may be filled by industrial-organizational psychologists, who focus on the intersection of business and psychology and typically hold a master’s degree in psychology with a concentration in this specialty.

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