The ScienceForWork Podcast

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High quality information published in peer reviewed journals is hard to find and to read, and too often doesn’t provide quick tips for your practice. However, if the best scientists in the world studied the problem you are trying to fix before you, wouldn’t you like to know what they discovered? There is a lot of valuable information out there, and you are missing out! Here ScienceForWork enters the game. Our mission is to provide decision-makers with trustworthy and useful insights from the science of organizations and people management. https://scienceforwork.com/

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Exploring People Intelligence with Cole Napper

    Cole Napper returns to ScienceForWork as the newly appointed Chief People Intelligence Officer at HR Bench, and brings a provocative claim: people analytics is now a commodity, and what comes next is something he calls people intelligence. In this conversation, Cole and Matt explore: Why the four branches of HR data — people analytics, talent intelligence, workforce planning, and behavioral science — are collapsing into a single intelligence layerHow AI is forcing a rebuild of HR from first principles, and why large enterprises may face the steepest climbThe case for "tokenomics" as the next workforce planning challenge — and why hourly token cost vs. hourly human cost is closer than most leaders thinkWhat it means to do science when the field is changing faster than the research can keep upMore from Cole: Directionally Correct podcast: https://www.colenapper.com/podcastPeople Analytics: Using Data-Driven HR and Gen AI as a Business Asset (book): https://www.colenapper.com/bookCole's site & newsletter: ⁠https://www.colenapper.com⁠HR Bench: https://hrbench.comEnjoying ScienceForWork? Follow the show on Spotify and share this episode with a colleague who's thinking about the future of HR. ScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners who #MakeWorkBetter. ScienceForWork.com

    55 min

  2. 7 APR

    Rethinking Employee Listening Programs with Craig Starbuck, PhD

    What does it actually take to turn employee listening into meaningful organizational change? In this episode of the ScienceForWork podcast, host Matt Lampe talks with Craig Starbuck, PhD — CEO and co-founder of OrgAcuity and President of the Society for People Analytics — about what it means to build listening programs that drive action. Craig makes the case that people analytics is fundamentally a change management function, and that listening programs built without that lens will rarely move the needle. Drawing on his background spanning engineering, people analytics, and organizational leadership, he shares what a smarter approach looks like — one that reflects how people actually work, not just how the org chart says they should. Together, they explore: Why change appetite has to be assessed before any listening effort beginsHow stakeholder buy-in shapes whether insights ever become actionWhat organizational network analysis reveals that traditional survey platforms missHow employee listening needs to evolve alongside the way work is changingThis episode is for HR leaders, people analytics practitioners, and anyone who has wondered why employee feedback so rarely leads to meaningful change. Links: https://orgacuity.com/ https://societyforpeopleanalytics.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-starbuck-phd/ ScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners who #MakeWorkBetter. ScienceForWork.com

    1hr 2min

  3. 17 FEB

    Navigating Change & Understanding the Human Experience at Work with Shonna Waters, PhD

    In this episode of the Science For Work podcast, Matt Lampe talks with Shonna Waters about the human experience of change in organizations. Shonna emphasizes the importance of addressing fundamental human needs—security, growth, and significance—during periods of change, and how psychological ergonomics can help align organizational goals with these needs. The conversation also explores the challenges of communication during change, the impact of altitude sickness on leaders' perceptions, and the significance of identity in navigating change. Shonna offers insights on building trust, managing performance dips, and fostering resilience by focusing on identity. Links: Shonna Waters on Substack: https://substack.com/@drshonnawatersShonna Waters on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonna-waters/ ScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners working to #MakeWorkBetter. ScienceForWork.com

    53 min

  4. 27 JAN

    Curiosity as a Psychological Tool for Work and Leadership with Dr. Todd Kashdan

    In this episode of the Science for Work podcast, Matt Lampe and Todd Kashdan discuss the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, emphasizing that authenticity is often misunderstood. They explore how managers can create environments that foster curiosity and engagement while navigating conflicts. Kashdan also highlights the role of AI in enhancing meaning and purpose at work, and the significance of cognitive flexibility. The episode concludes with practical advice on using personal life to heal from workplace challenges and the importance of curiosity as a tool for growth. Links: Todd Kashdan’s Substack: https://toddkashdan.substack.com/Todd Kashdan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddkashdan/ ScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners working to #MakeWorkBetter. ScienceForWork.com

    54 min

  5. 6 JAN

    Turning People Analytics Into Action with Colby Kennedy Nesbitt, PhD

    How does people analytics create real value in organizations? In this episode of the ScienceForWork Podcast, host Matt Lampe is joined by Colby Kennedy-Nesbitt for a thoughtful conversation about how people analytics can move beyond reporting and measurement to support better decisions and action at work. Drawing on evidence-based insights from I/O psychology and real-world practice, Colby shares a grounded perspective on how engagement data and analytics actually show up inside organizations, and where teams often struggle to translate insight into meaningful change. Together, they explore: Why engagement is better understood as a system rather than a single score How and where analytics efforts tend to lose momentum between insight and action How organizational context, including size and maturity, shapes effective people analytics The role of communication and storytelling in helping leaders make sense of data without diluting the science This episode is designed for leaders, HR partners, and practitioners who are interested in thoughtfully developing their use of people data over time, and in using evidence to support clearer sensemaking, stronger decisions, and more meaningful outcomes at work. Resources: Colby's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colby-kennedy-nesbitt-phd-0824b979/ ScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners working to #MakeWorkBetter. ScienceForWork.com

    54 min

  6. 07/10/2025

    People Analytics and the Work That Matters with Cole Napper

    What is the real purpose of people analytics, and how do we move from interesting insights to existential impact? In this episode of the ScienceForWork podcast, host Matt Lampe talks with Cole Napper, a leader in people analytics, about what it takes to recenter analytics around value and relevance. They discuss how the field can reconnect to business impact, what it means to build existential value, and how data, AI, and labor-market intelligence are reshaping the way organizations make decisions. Together, they examine what happens when evidence becomes action and action creates learning, reflecting the mission of ScienceForWork: bridging research and practice to #MakeWorkBetter. Resources Cole's website: www.colenapper.com Cole's Book: www.colenapper.com/book Directionally Correct podcast: https://directionallycorrectnews.substack.com ScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners working to #MakeWorkBetter. ScienceForWork.com

    54 min

  7. 23/09/2025

    AI, Role Clarity, and the Fear Behind the Pace of Change with Neil Morelli, PhD & Josh Prasad, PhD

    What if the biggest challenge with AI in the workplace isn’t the technology, but the uncertainty it creates about who we are and how we contribute? In this episode of ScienceForWork, host Matt Lampe talks with organizational psychologists Josh Prasad and Neil Morelli about how AI is reshaping expectations across diverse organizations. Beneath the pace of change, many are quietly wrestling with something deeper: the fear of falling behind or being replaced. From role ambiguity and identity disruption to the pressure leaders feel to move before they’re ready, this conversation explores how people and systems are being asked to adapt before there is a shared understanding of what’s changing or why. Resources: LinkedIn (Josh): https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-prasad-phd/ LinkedIn (Neil): https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilmorelli/ https://www.workplacelabs.io/ Information & Waitlist for Josh & Neil's AI for Employee Listening Course: https://www.workplacelabs.io/courses/aiforemployeelistening ScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners working to #MakeWorkBetter. ScienceForWork.com

    51 min

  8. 26/08/2025

    How Change Really Happens with Paul Mastrangelo

    What if the way we think about workplace change is missing something essential? In this episode of the ScienceForWork podcast, Matt talks with Dr. Paul Mastrangelo, organizational consultant and founder of First Domino Consulting. Paul brings a behavioral science lens to the challenge of organizational change, and offers practical strategies to help leaders move beyond intention and actually shift behavior. We explore why familiar frameworks often fall short, what really drives the adoption of new ways of working, and how Paul’s approach, Infectious Change Design, draws from psychology, product design, and healthcare to make change more human, scalable, and effective. Whether you're leading a transformation or helping a team adapt to something new, this episode offers evidence-based insights and tools for shaping meaningful change. Resources:Paul Mastrangelo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmastrangelo/ First Domino Consulting: https://www.firstdominoconsulting.comScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners working to #MakeWorkBetter.

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High quality information published in peer reviewed journals is hard to find and to read, and too often doesn’t provide quick tips for your practice. However, if the best scientists in the world studied the problem you are trying to fix before you, wouldn’t you like to know what they discovered? There is a lot of valuable information out there, and you are missing out! Here ScienceForWork enters the game. Our mission is to provide decision-makers with trustworthy and useful insights from the science of organizations and people management. https://scienceforwork.com/

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  • Creator
    ScienceForWork
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © ScienceForWork
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    The ScienceForWork Podcast

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