Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the modern workplace, raising an important question for Industrial/Organisational (I/O) psychology: are algorithms becoming the new boss? From résumé screening to performance monitoring and leadership decision-making, AI-driven systems are increasingly embedded in organisational processes. While these tools promise efficiency and objectivity, they also introduce new psychological, ethical, and organisational challenges that I/O psychology is …
Psychologically, social media filters transcend mere digital embellishments. They function at the nexus of perception, cognition, emotion, and identity, subtly shaping how individuals perceive reality, assess themselves, and comprehend others. Although filters are frequently viewed as innocuous enhancements, psychological investigations indicate that their pervasive application significantly impacts mental processes associated with self-concept, social comparison, and the construction of reality. At …
Decision-making sits at the heart of organizational life: who gets hired, promoted, funded, or trusted with responsibility. For years, organizations have tried to improve these decisions by balancing judgment and experience with data, analytics, and economic models. Yet many costly decision failures persist, not because leaders lack information, but because they are human. Over the last decade, growing attention has …
“Employee Wellbeing is not a part of the organizations; It’s the heart of the organizations” Employee safety and welfare can be considered the backbone of any organization. Proper working conditions and adequate health facilities should be treated as key priorities. To minimize workplace hazards, appropriate safety equipment must be provided, along with a trained safety and first-aid team. Regular training …
It is easy to get carried away while doomscrolling on Instagram, repeatedly encountering videos discussing the same viral trends. Do you use girl math to justify spending because you’re “just a girl”? Have you labelled your male friend who drinks matcha and listens to Beabadoobee as “performative”? How many videos have encouraged you to “embrace your femininity”? Content like this …
The year 2025 marks a profound inflection point in human development, particularly in the turbulent, identity-shaping stage of adolescence. For today’s youth, the distinction between “online” and “offline” has dissolved entirely. They are not simply using technology; they are living as digital hybrids, fluidly blending biological existence with virtual embodiment. Within this mixed-reality ecosystem ruled by hyper-realistic AI, immersive metaverse …
The famous Japanese author, Haruki Murakami, wrote ”Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” The difference between the two is monumental. While we all experience pain, suffering is what happens when we hold on to the painful experience much longer than necessary. This creates emotional baggage, which we find ourselves unable to let go of. Of course, no one chooses to …
Today, 74% of organisations operate in a hybrid model, yet thisevolution is far from a triumph of efficiency or equity. Instead, the year has revealed hybrid work not as a panacea for flexibility, but as a severe stress test that has fragmented team dynamics, exacerbated systemic inequalities, and exposed profound failures in leadership and cultural coherence. As 2025 draws to …
You see green grass around you, smell the fragrance of flowers, feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, and hear birds chirping. Everything feels calm until you are startled by the loud sound of bells ringing. It is unsettling; you open your eyes and realize your phone alarm is going off. From the first waking moment to the …
