How our research drives workplace wellbeing and performance
Deakin's Workplace Wellbeing, Innovation and Performance Group leads research into the science and practice of people at work. Our work spans employee wellbeing, leadership and organisational performance, with a strong focus on practical, industry-relevant insights. Through close collaboration with the Master of Psychology (Organisational) program and industry partners, we bridge the gap between theory and practice, delivering research that informs more effective workplace strategies and outcomes.
Our research areas
We collaborate with industry partners to produce impactful, relevant research that connects theory with practice in workplace science.
Employee wellbeing and organisational climate assessment
We investigate ways to enhance employee wellbeing, satisfaction and reduce burnout and stress. Our research focuses on job demands, psychological safety and effective stress management interventions.
Wellbeing and human flourishing
Our studies examine the dynamics of human wellbeing, including the role of personality traits in individual flourishing and how wellbeing evolves over time.
Personality and psychometric assessment
We study individual differences such as personality, values and abilities, contributing to the development of psychometric assessments like the Big Five and HEXACO models.
Work-readiness and career development
Our research looks at the education-to-work transition, focusing on measuring work-readiness and developing interventions like career education and work-integrated learning.
Employee selection
We improve employee selection processes by enhancing the predictive validity of psychometric assessments, creating novel tools and addressing challenges such as response distortion.
Leadership in organisations
Our leadership research explores topics such as abusive leadership, the use of humour, gender representation and the effectiveness of multi-rater assessments (360 reviews) in organisations.
Shape the future of workplace wellbeing
Join us in advancing research that drives better workplace performance and wellbeing. Explore collaboration opportunities or learn more about PhD projects in these critical areas.
Our researchers
Our team consists of experts with extensive research and industry experience, advancing knowledge in individual differences, workplace wellbeing and organisational psychology.
Dr Jeromy Anglim is a senior lecturer in psychology at Deakin. His research focuses on individual differences, human performance and wellbeing. Key areas include performance dynamics, personality assessment structures and the relationship between personality and psychological constructs. He also explores psychometric applications in employee selection.
Associate Professor Arlene Walker is the Associate Head of School, Regional and Rural Development . A registered psychologist and practitioner, her research focuses on workplace mental health, work readiness and the impact of intimate partner violence on employment. She teaches organisational intervention strategies and is an accredited mental health first aid instructor.
Contact us
Interested in learning more about workplace wellbeing research or exploring collaboration opportunities? Get in touch with our team to discuss how we can work together.
Email the team
Call us on +61 3 9244 3056