About Us
What do you get when you combine two graduate students procrastinating on their thesis writing?
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Beyond the Lab is a website we created to highlight ways in which psychology research put into practice can help improve the lives of employees and the success of organizations. As two psychology and science nerds, we love learning how insights about human behaviour and cognition can be applied to have a powerful impact in the world of work. Here, you'll find articles summarizing classic and new research findings and influential theories in I/O psychology, science-based toolkits and tips on how to leverage I/O psychology knowledge at work, resources on careers in this field beyond academia, and more! If you love psychology, behavioral science, and business or simply want to learn more about how these areas intersect, you’ll feel right at home here.
The Team
Who We Are
Julia Power
Co-Creator & Content Writer
Julia has a Master's in I/O Psychology from the University of Guelph and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Windsor. Her Master's thesis focused on the impact of trust in employee reactions to constructive feedback. Julia's comprehensive research experience has focused on cross-cultural influences, leadership, and trust in the workplace. She has experience in HR consulting and has held both research and implementation roles in different HR tech startups.
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Claudie Coulombe
Co-Creator & Content Writer
Claudie has a Master's in I/O Psychology from the University of Guelph and a B.A. in Psychology from McGill University. Her Master's thesis centered on better understanding what influences employees' organizational attachment over time. She is also interested in employee well-being, motivation, and recruitment and selection. She has experience in HR consulting and has held research roles in government, not-for-profit, and academic institutions and in HR tech.
