Organisational Wellbeing Lab

What your organisation gains

• Practical, evidence-based findings and recommendations 

• Research and analysis focused on your workplace challenge 

• A fresh, independent perspective 

• Academic expertise and supervision 

• Access to emerging organisational psychology talent 

Client testimonials 

The students have done a fantastic and well thought through piece of research with real actionable outputs, which is great.- Anonymous /2025/26 

What students gain 

• Direct experience tackling a real organisational challenge 

• Applied research and diagnostic skills 

• Consultancy, stakeholder management, communication and presentation experience 

• Opportunities to create real-world impact 

• Professional confidence and career development 

Student project testimonials 

I would recommend the Lab to future MSc students because it provides a rare opportunity to apply organisational psychology in a live setting, moving beyond theory into practice. Working with real partner organisations and receiving structured supervisor support helped me develop skills that feel directly transferable to future professional roles. It also made the dissertation process more engaging and meaningful, as the work had practical value beyond the academic setting. — Amna Saeed, 2024/25 Alumna 

I would recommend this Lab project to future master’s students because it offers a rare opportunity to apply psychological theory to real organisational challenges. Working with an external client helped me develop practical research, data analysis, and consultancy skills that go far beyond the classroom. It also builds confidence in communicating findings to non-academic audiences and responding to real-time feedback skills that are invaluable for anyone pursuing a career in organisational psychology or consulting. — Esha Parekh  2024/25 Alumna 

“The project gave me stronger evidence of being able to work independently on a real organisational challenge, rather than only discussing concepts academically. It has made me more confident in speaking about my skills and experience in applications and interviews, particularly around research, problem-solving and working with organisations.” - Yesha Gathani 2025/26 Alumna 

“My main motivation for joining the OWL project was to gain hands-on experience working with clients and better understand what it’s like to consult on workplace wellbeing initiatives. Looking back, the experience helped me build confidence in my strategic thinking and ability to translate research into practical recommendations.” - Maria Vega 2025/26 Alumna 

What alumni gain 

• Paid research and consultancy opportunities 

• Advanced research, diagnostic and consulting experience 

• Direct experience working with organisations and stakeholders 

• Academic supervision and evidence-based support 

• Stronger portfolios, professional networks and career opportunities 

• Opportunities to contribute to research with real-world impact 

Supporting OWL 

There is no set fee for partnering with OWL, and donations are entirely voluntary. Donations support research activities, participant costs, workplace wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and other OWL projects. They also enable paid research opportunities for King’s alumni who contribute to OWL research and its real-world impact. 

We are committed to transparency. Once each project is completed, we publish the final amount raised and a summary of how the funds were used. 

The examples below illustrate the people, workplace and organisational challenges that can form a focused OWL project. 

Wellbeing, Mental Health & Sustainable Work 

• Workplace loneliness, belonging and social connection 

• Workload, time pressure, meeting culture and sustainable productivity 

• Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) and wellbeing resources 

Culture, Inclusion & Equity 

• Gender equity and barriers to career progression 

• Disability inclusion and workplace adjustments 

• Differences in workplace experiences and wellbeing across employee groups 

Leadership, Behaviour & Workplace Relationships 

• Workplace bullying and harmful workplace behaviours 

• Leadership practices and decision-making 

• Employee accountability and workplace behaviour 

Change, Engagement & Organisational Effectiveness 

• Strategic prioritisation and decision-making 

• Employee proactivity and readiness for change 

• Employee retention and early-career attrition 

Evaluating Programmes & Interventions 

• Employee wellbeing programmes and platforms 

• Peer-support and coaching initiatives 

• Training and capability-building programmes 

Not sure where your challenge fits? 

Please contact Dr Gülüm Özer to discuss your challenge 

Academic Team 

Dr Gülüm Özer, Founder and Lead, Organisational Wellbeing Lab 
Lecturer Education in Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology 

Professor Jordi Escartin, Visiting Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Systemic Leadership 

Junchen Sun, PhD student, Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology 

Research Team 

Dipti Wadhera, Research Assistant (2025–present) 
MSc in Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology Alumna, 2024/25 
From Classroom to Practice; Workplace Communication Styles 

Yesha Gathani, Research Assistant (2026–present) 
MSc in Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology Alumna, 2025/26 
Co-Creation of Employability Pathways 

Maria Vega, Research Assistant (2026–present) 
MSc in Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology Alumna, 2025/26 
OWL Project Manager   

MSc Students 

MSc students contribute to OWL through their dissertation research with partner organisations. 

Upcoming events

Practical Routes in Falling Forward— Missteps, and Lessons Learned 

Friday 30 April 2027 | 18.00–21.00 
Great Hall, Strand Campus, King's College London 

This in-person panel event brings together HR and people leaders, consultants, senior practitioners, and MSc in Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology students and alumni to explore what organisational wellbeing looks like in practice. Using a Falling Forward format, panellists share candid, anonymised case examples of real interventions—what they aimed to achieve, what worked, what did not, and how they adapted along the way. The event is certified by CPD. 

Past events

Practical Routes to Organisational Wellbeing: Falling Forward—Successes, Missteps, and Lessons Learned

Thursday 2 April 2026 | 18.00–20.00
Bush House, Strand Campus, King's College London

This in-person panel event brought together HR and people leaders, consultants, senior practitioners, and MSc in Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology (OPP) students and alumni to explore what organisational wellbeing looks like in practice.

Using a Falling Forward format, panellists shared candid, anonymised case examples of real interventions—what they aimed to achieve, what worked, what did not, and how they adapted along the way.

The session focused on translating evidence into action across micro (individual), meso (team and leadership), and macro (organisational systems) levels. Designed as a non-judgemental, systems-oriented space, the event highlighted the realities of implementation and the lessons that make future interventions more effective.

The event was certified by CPD.