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.ResourcesCole's website: www.colenapper.comCole's Book: www.colenapper.com/bookDirectionally Correct podcast: https://directionallycorrectnews.substack.comScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners working to #MakeWorkBetter.ScienceForWork.com
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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/aiforemployeelisteningScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners working to #MakeWorkBetter.ScienceForWork.com
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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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Work Ability and Workforce Sustainability with Dave Cadiz, PhD
What if we could predict turnover, long absences, or burnout before they happen?In this episode, we explore work ability, a concept rooted in occupational health that is gaining traction in I/O psychology, workforce strategy, and leadership development.Our guest is Dave Cadiz, PhD, a behavioral scientist and consultant, who unpacks the research behind work ability and its growing impact on how organizations think about workforce sustainability.Whether you are in HR, I/O, or people strategy, this episode offers practical insights into how we define and support sustainable work.If you enjoy this episode, consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with a colleague. Visit scienceforwork.com to learn more or get involved.Resources:https://www.linkedin.com/in/davecadiz/https://theaimconsulting.com/ScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners working to #MakeWorkBetter.
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The Power of Civility with Dr. Mark Nagy
What if the reason people leave your organization has less to do with pay or benefits, and far more to do with how they’re treated?In this episode of the ScienceForWork podcast, we're joined by Dr. Mark Nagy for a deep and wide-ranging conversation on the science and practice of civility in the workplace.Backed by research and real stories, this conversation offers practical ways to rethink how we treat each other at work, and why it matters more than we think.Resources:https://scienceforwork.com/Mark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusmgmt/ScienceForWork is an independent, non-profit foundation of evidence-based practitioners working to #MakeWorkBetter.
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