Bringing together the latest research with practical insights from the authors’ professional experience, this important book provides a context for the conversations that are needed within organisations and offers practical guidance towards action that can be taken to improve the working life of LGBTQ+ employees.

The book begins by asking how we got here. It outlines the development of stigma towards the LGBTQ+ community from both a historical and psychological perspective before going on to explore the ways in which societal attitudes manifest in the work environment. It then looks specifically at LGBTQ+ experiences in the workplace, covering discrimination and exclusion and their impact at both an individual and organisational level before taking an intersectional view of LGBTQ+ identity, and particularly how it interacts with race, disability and age. The book then provides clear and practical guidance on how to build an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace, covering organisational policy and culture, leadership and allyship. Throughout, the authors use case studies to demonstrate how to implement policies across a range of regions and offer strategies to minimise homophobic and discriminatory attitudes.

Taking a psychological approach to this important topic, the book is essential reading for all those looking to build and sustain welcoming and inclusive workplaces across all sectors. It will also be of interest to students in psychology, management and human resources studying workplace attitudes and culture.

Bringing together the latest research with practical insights from the authors’ professional experience, this important book provides a context for the conversations that are needed within organisations and offers practical guidance towards action that can be taken to improve the working life of LGBTQ+ employees.

The book begins by asking how we got here. It outlines the development of stigma towards the LGBTQ+ community from both a historical and psychological perspective before going on to explore the ways in which societal attitudes manifest in the work environment. It then looks specifically at LGBTQ+ experiences in the workplace, covering discrimination and exclusion and their impact at both an individual and organisational level before taking an intersectional view of LGBTQ+ identity, and particularly how it interacts with race, disability and age. The book then provides clear and practical guidance on how to build an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace, covering organisational policy and culture, leadership and allyship. Throughout, the authors use case studies to demonstrate how to implement policies across a range of regions and offer strategies to minimise homophobic and discriminatory attitudes.

Taking a psychological approach to this important topic, the book is essential reading for all those looking to build and sustain welcoming and inclusive workplaces across all sectors. It will also be of interest to students in psychology, management and human resources studying workplace attitudes and culture.

Building a Psychologically Safe Work Environment provides a roadmap to enable the creation of spaces in organizations where voices are heard, actions taken, and lives improved. Written in an approachable question-and-answer format, the book offers a valuable “dip in and out” approach to questions surrounding psychological safety in professional life.

Written by an expert business psychologist, it provides guidance on such topics as what psychological safety is, why it is important, how to tell if you work in a psychologically safe environment, and what actions leaders can take to make their workplace more psychologically safe. Through an examination of current research and in-depth analysis of real-life examples, the book takes a systemic approach that equips you with the tools to make the changes in your own workplace that will have the greatest impact on your teams and yourself. In so doing, it empowers you to create an inclusive work environment that is engaging, respectful, challenging, and effective.

Making the concept of psychological safety easily accessible and offering tips on how to increase psychological safety within your own workplace, this is the ideal guide for leaders of all levels, from those first stepping up to seasoned managers.

Building a Psychologically Safe Work Environment provides a roadmap to enable the creation of spaces in organizations where voices are heard, actions taken, and lives improved. Written in an approachable question-and-answer format, the book offers a valuable “dip in and out” approach to questions surrounding psychological safety in professional life.

Written by an expert business psychologist, it provides guidance on such topics as what psychological safety is, why it is important, how to tell if you work in a psychologically safe environment, and what actions leaders can take to make their workplace more psychologically safe. Through an examination of current research and in-depth analysis of real-life examples, the book takes a systemic approach that equips you with the tools to make the changes in your own workplace that will have the greatest impact on your teams and yourself. In so doing, it empowers you to create an inclusive work environment that is engaging, respectful, challenging, and effective.

Making the concept of psychological safety easily accessible and offering tips on how to increase psychological safety within your own workplace, this is the ideal guide for leaders of all levels, from those first stepping up to seasoned managers.

The business world is increasingly aware of the value of psychology. And as organizations turn to Occupational Psychologists to help build positive, effective and healthy workplaces, so an increasing number of psychologists are choosing this fascinating area of work to make their impact as a practitioner. But how do you qualify, and what is the job really like?

How to Become an Occupational Psychologist is the first book to provide an overview of the educational and professional pathway to becoming an Occupational Psychologist. Providing a summary of what the role entails, and what training is required, it is written by people currently working in the field, sharing not only what helped them in their careers, but also what they learned along the way.

Occupational Psychologists Professor Stephen Woods and Professor Binna Kandola have a wealth of experience in both education and consultancy, which they have brought to life in this edition, a perfect companion for anyone interested in moving into this exciting profession.

The business world is increasingly aware of the value of psychology. And as organizations turn to Occupational Psychologists to help build positive, effective and healthy workplaces, so an increasing number of psychologists are choosing this fascinating area of work to make their impact as a practitioner. But how do you qualify, and what is the job really like?

How to Become an Occupational Psychologist is the first book to provide an overview of the educational and professional pathway to becoming an Occupational Psychologist. Providing a summary of what the role entails, and what training is required, it is written by people currently working in the field, sharing not only what helped them in their careers, but also what they learned along the way.

Occupational Psychologists Professor Stephen Woods and Professor Binna Kandola have a wealth of experience in both education and consultancy, which they have brought to life in this edition, a perfect companion for anyone interested in moving into this exciting profession.

What measures do you use to spot talent and assess employee performance? How do you decide who gets promoted? Are these methods fair and inclusive?Talent management is a cornerstone of modern organizational strategy but it has consistently fallen short in achieving meaningful diversity. Designing for Diversity challenges the deeply rooted assumptions that have shaped traditional talent management systems and critiques the philosophies that often reinforce the status quo. This book then offers actionable strategies to create systems and processes that genuinely identify and nurture individuals with leadership potential.While many DEI efforts aim to signal progress, they can inadvertently sustain inertia. This book empowers organizations to move beyond surface-level solutions and implement practices that drive real, measurable change. It explores each element of talent management from performance management systems and talent identification methods, through to talent development and promotion processes. This book also examines the limitations of target setting and the benefits of both formal and informal mentoring. The results is a new paradigm for identifying leaders, fostering diversity, and enhancing competition for senior roles. Whether you''re a business leader, HR professional or advocate for equity in the workplace, Designing for Diversity is your essential guide to creating a future where talent management and diversity thrive together.

Bringing together the latest research with practical insights from the authors’ professional experience, this important book provides a context for the conversations that are needed within organisations and offers practical guidance towards action that can be taken to improve the working life of LGBTQ+ employees.

The book begins by asking how we got here. It outlines the development of stigma towards the LGBTQ+ community from both a historical and psychological perspective before going on to explore the ways in which societal attitudes manifest in the work environment. It then looks specifically at LGBTQ+ experiences in the workplace, covering discrimination and exclusion and their impact at both an individual and organisational level before taking an intersectional view of LGBTQ+ identity, and particularly how it interacts with race, disability and age. The book then provides clear and practical guidance on how to build an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace, covering organisational policy and culture, leadership and allyship. Throughout, the authors use case studies to demonstrate how to implement policies across a range of regions and offer strategies to minimise homophobic and discriminatory attitudes.

Taking a psychological approach to this important topic, the book is essential reading for all those looking to build and sustain welcoming and inclusive workplaces across all sectors. It will also be of interest to students in psychology, management and human resources studying workplace attitudes and culture.

Bringing together the latest research with practical insights from the authors’ professional experience, this important book provides a context for the conversations that are needed within organisations and offers practical guidance towards action that can be taken to improve the working life of LGBTQ+ employees.

The book begins by asking how we got here. It outlines the development of stigma towards the LGBTQ+ community from both a historical and psychological perspective before going on to explore the ways in which societal attitudes manifest in the work environment. It then looks specifically at LGBTQ+ experiences in the workplace, covering discrimination and exclusion and their impact at both an individual and organisational level before taking an intersectional view of LGBTQ+ identity, and particularly how it interacts with race, disability and age. The book then provides clear and practical guidance on how to build an LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace, covering organisational policy and culture, leadership and allyship. Throughout, the authors use case studies to demonstrate how to implement policies across a range of regions and offer strategies to minimise homophobic and discriminatory attitudes.

Taking a psychological approach to this important topic, the book is essential reading for all those looking to build and sustain welcoming and inclusive workplaces across all sectors. It will also be of interest to students in psychology, management and human resources studying workplace attitudes and culture.

Building a Psychologically Safe Work Environment provides a roadmap to enable the creation of spaces in organizations where voices are heard, actions taken, and lives improved. Written in an approachable question-and-answer format, the book offers a valuable “dip in and out” approach to questions surrounding psychological safety in professional life.

Written by an expert business psychologist, it provides guidance on such topics as what psychological safety is, why it is important, how to tell if you work in a psychologically safe environment, and what actions leaders can take to make their workplace more psychologically safe. Through an examination of current research and in-depth analysis of real-life examples, the book takes a systemic approach that equips you with the tools to make the changes in your own workplace that will have the greatest impact on your teams and yourself. In so doing, it empowers you to create an inclusive work environment that is engaging, respectful, challenging, and effective.

Making the concept of psychological safety easily accessible and offering tips on how to increase psychological safety within your own workplace, this is the ideal guide for leaders of all levels, from those first stepping up to seasoned managers.

Building a Psychologically Safe Work Environment provides a roadmap to enable the creation of spaces in organizations where voices are heard, actions taken, and lives improved. Written in an approachable question-and-answer format, the book offers a valuable “dip in and out” approach to questions surrounding psychological safety in professional life.

Written by an expert business psychologist, it provides guidance on such topics as what psychological safety is, why it is important, how to tell if you work in a psychologically safe environment, and what actions leaders can take to make their workplace more psychologically safe. Through an examination of current research and in-depth analysis of real-life examples, the book takes a systemic approach that equips you with the tools to make the changes in your own workplace that will have the greatest impact on your teams and yourself. In so doing, it empowers you to create an inclusive work environment that is engaging, respectful, challenging, and effective.

Making the concept of psychological safety easily accessible and offering tips on how to increase psychological safety within your own workplace, this is the ideal guide for leaders of all levels, from those first stepping up to seasoned managers.

The business world is increasingly aware of the value of psychology. And as organizations turn to Occupational Psychologists to help build positive, effective and healthy workplaces, so an increasing number of psychologists are choosing this fascinating area of work to make their impact as a practitioner. But how do you qualify, and what is the job really like?

How to Become an Occupational Psychologist is the first book to provide an overview of the educational and professional pathway to becoming an Occupational Psychologist. Providing a summary of what the role entails, and what training is required, it is written by people currently working in the field, sharing not only what helped them in their careers, but also what they learned along the way.

Occupational Psychologists Professor Stephen Woods and Professor Binna Kandola have a wealth of experience in both education and consultancy, which they have brought to life in this edition, a perfect companion for anyone interested in moving into this exciting profession.

The business world is increasingly aware of the value of psychology. And as organizations turn to Occupational Psychologists to help build positive, effective and healthy workplaces, so an increasing number of psychologists are choosing this fascinating area of work to make their impact as a practitioner. But how do you qualify, and what is the job really like?

How to Become an Occupational Psychologist is the first book to provide an overview of the educational and professional pathway to becoming an Occupational Psychologist. Providing a summary of what the role entails, and what training is required, it is written by people currently working in the field, sharing not only what helped them in their careers, but also what they learned along the way.

Occupational Psychologists Professor Stephen Woods and Professor Binna Kandola have a wealth of experience in both education and consultancy, which they have brought to life in this edition, a perfect companion for anyone interested in moving into this exciting profession.

What measures do you use to spot talent and assess employee performance? How do you decide who gets promoted? Are these methods fair and inclusive?Talent management is a cornerstone of modern organizational strategy but it has consistently fallen short in achieving meaningful diversity. Designing for Diversity challenges the deeply rooted assumptions that have shaped traditional talent management systems and critiques the philosophies that often reinforce the status quo. This book then offers actionable strategies to create systems and processes that genuinely identify and nurture individuals with leadership potential.While many DEI efforts aim to signal progress, they can inadvertently sustain inertia. This book empowers organizations to move beyond surface-level solutions and implement practices that drive real, measurable change. It explores each element of talent management from performance management systems and talent identification methods, through to talent development and promotion processes. This book also examines the limitations of target setting and the benefits of both formal and informal mentoring. The results is a new paradigm for identifying leaders, fostering diversity, and enhancing competition for senior roles. Whether you''re a business leader, HR professional or advocate for equity in the workplace, Designing for Diversity is your essential guide to creating a future where talent management and diversity thrive together.