I/O Psychology Business Challenge Seminar
About The Position
This application is for the 2026 I/O Psychology Business Challenge. Those who are selected for this week-long business challenge will also be considered for a 2027 I/O Psychology Internship. Procter & Gamble (P&G) would like to invite current Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology Ph.D. students to participate in our upcoming I/O Business Challenge. Our purpose is to bring together a team of students from I/O Psychology Ph.D. programs across the U.S. to apply your I/O expertise and external perspectives to solve a business challenge at P&G. Think of it like a case study, but the problem is real, and strong solutions will be implemented. P&G’s I/O group and relevant stakeholders will brief the I/O Business Challenge team on the first day. As a team, you will work together throughout the week to investigate the problem and recommend a solution. On the last day, you will present your solution to senior leadership and other stakeholders. Your project could involve any area that P&G’s I/O group faces, such as: Employee Selection, Testing/Assessments; Workforce/People Analytics & Operations; Engagement Survey, Organization Sensing, Employee Experience; Diversity & Inclusion; Leadership Development and Succession Planning; Performance Management and Rewards/Compensation; Learning & Development/Training; Strategy, Organizational Culture, and Change Management. This is to scout top I/O talent to fill upcoming internship and full-time positions within P&G’s Global Talent team. Students will have the opportunity to interview while on site. To keep P&G solutions connected to the cutting edge of I/O science and external perspective. To give students a realistic job preview of I/O work at P&G and expose them to the challenges the Talent team tackles. Please note that although this opportunity is available only to current Ph.D. students, I/O master’s students who are interested in P&G should check our Career Site for other opportunities within HR.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a PhD Industrial Organizational Psychology program or a related field.
- Taken relevant courses or have applied experience in the areas of organization research, job analysis, employee selection, and psychometrics.
- Sound knowledge of MS Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
- Sound knowledge of SPSS or SAS.
Responsibilities
- Apply I/O expertise and external perspectives to solve a business challenge at P&G.
- Investigate the problem and recommend a solution as a team.
- Present your solution to senior leadership and other stakeholders on the last day.
Benefits
- P&G will pay for all IOBC expenses, including transportation, accommodation, meals, and activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
