BETTER PLACES FOR PEOPLE TO WORK BACKED BY SCIENCE

Gain impactful, research-informed solutions to improve performance and build a culture where your people thrive.

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The Science of People at Work

We are a collaborative research institute that connects organisations directly with academic experts in organisational psychology and leadership. Together, we solve real industry problems and contribute new insights into human behaviour and workplace dynamics.

The Institute of Management Psychology brings people together, in a joint effort, to understand and fundamentally improve the human experience at work.  Our expertise covers key aspects of management, organisational psychology, leadership development, motivation, retention, and workplace well-being.

What we do

Collaborative Research

The science

Join the global conversation. Partner with top researchers to investigate and solve your organisation’s toughest challenges. We connect you directly with the specialised academic expertise your problem demands. Commission targeted research or join leading-edge scientific studies to unlock actionable insights and gain early access to findings.

Evidence-Based Programs

The solutions

Co-design with experts. We partner with you to co-develop and implement programs and interventions that work. Drawing on both global research and your own unique insights, we deliver scientifically robust programs tailored to your reality.

Measurement & Evaluation

The proof

Data you can trust. We help organisations measure and monitor the employee experience through comprehensive satisfaction surveys and diagnostics. Beyond measurement, we offer rigorous evaluation services to assess the strategic impact of your people-related programs and practices.

What it can look like

Replace guesswork with evidence, build stronger leaders, improve retention and engagement, and focus investment on what delivers real impact across your organisation.

Leadership Development & Capability

Co-design and implement evidence-based leadership programs, assessments, and workshops that build the interpersonal skills leaders need to drive performance and engagement.

What’s Included:

Robust surveys & measurement tools

Develop and validate custom employee engagement surveys, measurement tools, analyse data, and provide clear insights to diagnose challenges and evaluate what works.

What’s included:

People & Culture Strategy

Build practical, research-backed strategies to align your workforce, develop leaders, and improve retention and engagement.

What’s Included

The Science of People at Work

The Centre for Volunteer Management Research provides targeted research and consulting services for the volunteer sector. We help organisations strengthen volunteer engagement, improve retention, evaluate program impact, and make informed decisions backed by credible research. Our work combines practical insight with evidence-based strategies to support stronger leadership, healthier organisational cultures, and better outcomes for volunteers and the communities they serve.

How we can work together

Replace guesswork with evidence, build stronger leaders, improve retention and engagement, and focus investment on what delivers real impact across your organisation.

Leadership Development That Works

Build confident leaders who earn trust, improve team performance, and create lasting change across your organisation.

Science people remember

Turn complex research into practical insights people understand, retain, and use immediately.

A More Connected Workplace Culture

Gain a clear understanding of employee experience, uncover hidden issues, and build a stronger, more connected workplace culture.

Clear Proof of Impact and Results

Measure what is working, prove impact with confidence, and make smarter investment decisions backed by evidence.

Expert Support for Complex Challenges

Access expert insight to solve strategic challenges, strengthen decision-making, and drive meaningful organisational outcomes.

Some of our clients

Research & programs with impact

The Institute of Management Psychology is a global research institute focused on improving how people experience work.

It connects organisations with leading researchers and psychologists to apply academic science to real workplace challenges, turning research on behaviour, leadership, and motivation into practical strategies.

Its work is recognised across academia and industry, including being named a 2025 AITD Excellence Award Finalist and nominated by the University of Wollongong for the 2025 Shaping Australia Awards.

Partnerships sit at the core, bringing together research and practice to create better workplaces.

Get in touch

Let’s discuss your people challenges and explore how evidence-based approaches can support your organisation.