Partnering with San Antonio Businesses
to Shape the Future of Work.
We are a research collaborative dedicated to understanding what makes a modern workplace thrive. We partner with local companies to conduct research that benefits our businesses, our community, and the science of work.
About Our Work
What is I/O Psychology?
Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology is the scientific study of people at work. It's a field dedicated to understanding and improving every aspect of the workplace, from hiring and training to leadership and employee well-being.
Our research helps answer practical questions: What makes a great leader? How do we build motivated and effective teams? What policies create a fair, productive, and engaging environment for employees?
Why This Research Matters
By participating, you're not just helping us--you're contributing to a shared pool of knowledge. Your insights can help:
- Advance the Science of Work: Help build a foundation for healthier and more productive workplaces for everyone.
- Support Our Community: Provide local insights that can help San Antonio businesses adapt and thrive.
- Develop Future Leaders: Give students invaluable hands-on research experience with real-world business challenges.
Our Focus
Research & Data
Our research is non-intrusive and designed to capture a snapshot of workplace dynamics. We are primarily focused on building a database of companies willing to participate in future studies.
Sample Research Questions
Our studies explore topics that matter to modern businesses, such as:
- What are the key drivers of employee engagement and well-being?
- How does leadership style impact team performance and morale?
- What workplace flexibility policies are most effective for retention?
- How can companies build a stronger, more positive organizational culture?
How We Gather Data
Participation is flexible, but data collection typically involves:
- Brief, online employee surveys (typically 15-20 minutes).
- Short, structured interviews with managers or team leaders.
- Anonymized, high-level organizational data (e.g., general turnover rates, team structures).
Your Involvement
What to Expect as a Partner
We understand that your time is valuable. Our process is designed to be respectful, flexible, and completely confidential.
No Cost, High Impact
There is no financial cost to participate. Your contribution is your time and insight, which advances science and helps our community.
Strict Confidentiality
This is our highest priority. All data is anonymized. No individual, team, or company will ever be identified in our research reports or publications.
Minimal Disruption
We work around your schedule. Most surveys are online and can be completed at an employee's convenience, causing minimal disruption to their workday.
Flexible Commitment
You are in control. You can choose the level of involvement that works for your company, from simply being in our contact database to participating in a single survey.
Our Team
Key Personnel
Our collaborative is led by experienced researchers and supported by dedicated students from our local universities.
M. "Milly" Daniel, M.S.
Principal Investigator
Prof. Daniel is an I/O Psychology Researcher and Lecturer at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Her research focuses on employee motivation, personality dynamics, and neurotypes in the workplace.
Alan M. Daniel, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
Dr. Daniel is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. He specializes in stress, motivation, and mental heatlh with a focus on best practices in streamlining pathways to wellness.
Our Student Researchers
Project Team
This project is powered by dedicated undergraduate and graduate student researchers. They are passionate about learning from our local business community and gaining real-world experience.
Join Our Research Database
Are you open to being contacted for future research opportunities? Let us know! There's no obligation, but it helps us know who to reach out to as we develop new studies.
We look forward to hearing from you.