Abstract

In their timely piece, Rogelberg, King and Alonso (2022) eloquently elaborated the reasons why I-O science experiences difficulties in reaching the public and presented the tactics of how I-O psychologists could elevate scientific findings to the broader masses. Undoubtedly, there is a growing need for advancing the overall communication and representation of I-O psychology in the eyes of the public, especially when issues in the work and psychology domains get more convoluted than ever. Still, we believe that substantial obstacles exist in the current academic system that prevents scientists and the public from meeting on common grounds. Unlike proposed in the focal article, the reasons why researchers fail to engage with the public are not merely operational, but rather structural by nature. In this commentary, we aim to address these issues by providing an alternative perspective, thereby enhancing our understanding of the complexity of the issue.