Advocating for I/O Psych: Breaking Into The Field

Earn SHRM PDC's - Advance Your Profession

Based on the current SHRM BASK you can earn PDCs by

"Researching, writing and publishing - Earn credits for conducting and publishing primary research on an HR-related topic or authoring a book, article, white paper or blog post on an HR topic published by a third party. Activities in this area must occur outside of your own organization and contain content that is related to the SHRM BASK. Content must be at least 750 words in length, must not be solely opinion-based, must include factual information and data analysis, and must include at least one reference to an external resource."

• Authoring, co-authoring or editing an article or other published work = 10 PDCs

• Authoring a white paper or blog post = 1 PDC (6 PDCs maximum)

30 PDCs maximum per three-year recertification cycle

Disclaimer: No payment is promised or provided for written work. By submitting your finished work to us you are granting us the right to use it on our website, under our name. The original author will be credited upon publication. The work can be reposted at will, by Intentional Empowerment, LLC. Final PDC eligibility is determined by SHRM guidelines found here. Contributors are responsible for submitting their work for recertification credit to any third party certification platform.

We accept submissions of articles and blog posts by individuals for publication by Intentional Empowerment, LLC. Our goal is to make research-backed knowledge accessible while helping professionals grow their voice and impact in the workplace. We especially encourage submissions from professionals who are passionate about creating ethical, emotionally intelligent, and sustainable workplaces. Please provide a summary or outline of your idea for submission through our submission form below prior to submitting full content.

Upon publication, contributors will receive a direct link to their work, which can be shared on resumes, LinkedIn, portfolios, or professional profiles.

Submission fees start at $25 for fully completed and peer-reviewed documents. If you need additional coaching on your publication, additional fees may apply. Please submit the contact form below for additional information.

What Makes a Strong Submission

A strong submission takes real workplace experiences, challanges, or observations and connects them to research, insight, or practical application. The goal is to bridge the gap between theory and reality in a way that helps others think differently, act more intentionally, or navigate their own situations effectively.

The most impactful pieces are:

• Based on credible research or real workplace experiences.

• Reflect on emotional intelligence, ethics, and human-centered thinking.

• Challange the status quo or provide a new way to drive change in the workplace.

• Understand the role played by both the employee and leader in any situation.

• Perspectives from underrepresented or overlooked experiences in the workplace.

• Submissions can not be previously published.

Have an idea you'd like to share? Submit a brief outline below and we'll review it with you before moving to full publication

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