Applying the science of psychology to work

The Division of Occupational Psychology (DOP) was founded in 1971 and is part of The British Psychological Society.

Occupational psychology is the science of people at work. Rigour and methods of psychology are applied to issues of critical relevance to business, including talent management, coaching, assessment, selection, training, organizational development, performance, well-being and work-life balance.

You can access the site via three main routes using the menu links at the top of the page:

Organisations - access the latest thinking, insights and research to help your organisation

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Psychologists - this section provides information for members of the Division of Occupational Psychology