Dr. Silvia Bonaccio will present her program of research focused on facilitating the access to quality work for people living with physical and mental health disabilities. This area of research has important societal implications because employers continue to overlook people living with disabilities as talented employees. Silvia will present work that touches on critical points in the employment cycle (e.g., recruitment, selection, job design), exploring the theme of inclusion from the perspective of employees, employers, and job developers. Along the way, she will also discuss the importance of the partnered research method, the opportunities and challenges created by multidisciplinary research, and lessons learned in the publication process.
Dr. Bonaccio earned a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Purdue University. She also holds a M.Sc. from Concordia University's John Molson School of Business and a B.A. in Psychology from McGill University. Her work focuses on the influence of anxiety and emotions in the personnel assessment and selection process. She is also interested in the facilitators of positive work experiences for employees living with disabilities. Furthermore, she is known for her work on advice and decision-making. Dr. Bonaccio is past Chair of the Canadian Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and past Division Chair for the Organizational Behaviour Division at the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada. In recognition of her significant contributions to teaching and research, the University of Ottawa awarded her the Excellence in Education Prize.
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