Thomas O'Neill

Industrial and Organizational Psychologist

Alberta, Alberta, Canada

Research Expertise

Communication
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Social Psychology
Leadership and Management
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Human-Computer Interaction

About

Tom is a global research leader in the areas of high-performance teamwork, virtual team and leader effectiveness, flexible remote and hybrid work, human-autonomy teaming, conflict and conflict management, personality, and assessment. His research funding exceeds $6M and he currently leads a lab team of 15, which includes doctoral, post-doctoral, and masters candidates, as well as undergraduate students and staff members. Tom has published over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles in outlets such as Journal of Applied Psychology, Journal of Management, Academy of Management Learning and Education, Organizational Research Methods, Computers in Human Behavior, and Human Resource Management Review, and he has worked extensively to translate the science of high-performance teamwork and flexible remote work into practice through consultations, workshops, public lectures, training, software development, and other services.

Publications

Introducing a scalable peer feedback system for learning teams

Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education / Nov 22, 2018

O’Neill, T., Larson, N., Smith, J., Donia, M., Deng, C., Rosehart, W., & Brennan, R. (2018). Introducing a scalable peer feedback system for learning teams. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 44(6), 848–862. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2018.1526256

Validity evidence for programmatic assessment in competency-based education

Perspectives on Medical Education / Nov 14, 2018

Bok, H. G. J., de Jong, L. H., O’Neill, T., Maxey, C., & Hecker, K. G. (2018). Validity evidence for programmatic assessment in competency-based education. Perspectives on Medical Education, 7(6), 362–372. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40037-018-0481-2

A taxonomy and rating system to measure situation awareness in resuscitation teams

PLOS ONE / May 14, 2018

O’Neill, T. A., White, J., Delaloye, N., & Gilfoyle, E. (2018). A taxonomy and rating system to measure situation awareness in resuscitation teams. PLOS ONE, 13(5), e0196825. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0196825

Getting with the times: a narrative review of the literature on group decision making in virtual environments and implications for promotions committees

Perspectives on Medical Education / May 24, 2018

Acai, A., Sonnadara, R. R., & O’Neill, T. A. (2018). Getting with the times: a narrative review of the literature on group decision making in virtual environments and implications for promotions committees. Perspectives on Medical Education, 7(3), 147–155. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40037-018-0434-9

Extensions of Auxiliary Variable Approaches for the Investigation of Mediation, Moderation, and Conditional Effects in Mixture Models

Organizational Research Methods / Apr 23, 2018

McLarnon, M. J. W., & O’Neill, T. A. (2018). Extensions of Auxiliary Variable Approaches for the Investigation of Mediation, Moderation, and Conditional Effects in Mixture Models. Organizational Research Methods, 21(4), 955–982. https://doi.org/10.1177/1094428118770731

PEER FEEDBACK OVER TIME

Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) / Mar 01, 2018

Smith, J. N., & O’Neill, T. A. (2018). PEER FEEDBACK OVER TIME. Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA). https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.v0i0.10158

The multilevel nomological net of team conflict profiles

International Journal of Conflict Management / Dec 15, 2017

O’Neill, T. A., McLarnon, M. J. W., Hoffart, G., Onen, D., & Rosehart, W. (2017). The multilevel nomological net of team conflict profiles. International Journal of Conflict Management, 29(1), 24–46. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijcma-05-2016-0038

Assessment of Individual and Teamwork Attributes in Undergraduate Engineering Students

Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) / Dec 03, 2018

O’Neill, T. (2018). Assessment of Individual and Teamwork Attributes in Undergraduate Engineering Students. Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA). https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.v0i0.13051

Creating high performance teamwork in organizations

Human Resource Management Review / Dec 01, 2018

O’Neill, T. A., & Salas, E. (2018). Creating high performance teamwork in organizations. Human Resource Management Review, 28(4), 325–331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrmr.2017.09.001

How to Make Peer Feedback in Teams Useful: An Empirical Study

Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA) / Dec 02, 2018

O’Neill, T., & Maynard, N. (2018). How to Make Peer Feedback in Teams Useful: An Empirical Study. Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA). https://doi.org/10.24908/pceea.v0i0.12999

Optimizing team conflict dynamics for high performance teamwork

Human Resource Management Review / Dec 01, 2018

O’Neill, T. A., & McLarnon, M. J. W. (2018). Optimizing team conflict dynamics for high performance teamwork. Human Resource Management Review, 28(4), 378–394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrmr.2017.06.002

Team dynamics feedback for post-secondary student learning teams

Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education / Oct 04, 2017

O’Neill, T. A., Deacon, A., Gibbard, K., Larson, N., Hoffart, G., Smith, J., & Donia, B. L. M. (2017). Team dynamics feedback for post-secondary student learning teams. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 43(4), 571–585. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2017.1380161

Test-taking motivation in promotional employment re-examinations.

Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue canadienne des sciences du comportement / Apr 01, 2018

O’Neill, T. A., Law, S. J., McCarthy, J. M., & Jelley, R. B. (2018). Test-taking motivation in promotional employment re-examinations. Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science / Revue Canadienne Des Sciences Du Comportement, 50(2), 71–76. https://doi.org/10.1037/cbs0000088

The longitudinal effects of peer feedback in the development and transfer of student teamwork skills

Learning and Individual Differences / Jan 01, 2018

Donia, M. B. L., O’Neill, T. A., & Brutus, S. (2018). The longitudinal effects of peer feedback in the development and transfer of student teamwork skills. Learning and Individual Differences, 61, 87–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2017.11.012

Weighted composites of personality facets: An examination of unit, rational, and mechanical weights

Journal of Research in Personality / Apr 01, 2018

O’Neill, T. A., & Steel, P. (2018). Weighted composites of personality facets: An examination of unit, rational, and mechanical weights. Journal of Research in Personality, 73, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2017.10.003

Errors During Resuscitation: The Impact of Perceived Authority on Delivery of Care

Journal of Patient Safety / Jun 30, 2017

Delaloye, N. J., Tobler, K., O’Neill, T., Kotsakis, A., Cooper, J., Bank, I., & Gilfoyle, E. (2017). Errors During Resuscitation: The Impact of Perceived Authority on Delivery of Care. Journal of Patient Safety, 16(1), 73–78. https://doi.org/10.1097/pts.0000000000000359

An Overview of Interrater Agreement on Likert Scales for Researchers and Practitioners

Frontiers in Psychology / May 12, 2017

O’Neill, T. A. (2017). An Overview of Interrater Agreement on Likert Scales for Researchers and Practitioners. Frontiers in Psychology, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.00777

Constructive Controversy and Reflexivity Training Promotes Effective Conflict Profiles and Team Functioning in Student Learning Teams

Academy of Management Learning & Education / Jun 01, 2017

O’Neill, T. A., Hoffart, G. C., McLarnon, M. M. J. W., Woodley, H. J., Eggermont, M., Rosehart, W., & Brennan, R. (2017). Constructive Controversy and Reflexivity Training Promotes Effective Conflict Profiles and Team Functioning in Student Learning Teams. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 16(2), 257–276. https://doi.org/10.5465/amle.2015.0183

Forced-choice pre-employment personality assessment: Construct validity and resistance to faking

Personality and Individual Differences / Sep 01, 2017

O’Neill, T. A., Lewis, R. J., Law, S. J., Larson, N., Hancock, S., Radan, J., Lee, N., & Carswell, J. J. (2017). Forced-choice pre-employment personality assessment: Construct validity and resistance to faking. Personality and Individual Differences, 115, 120–127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.03.075

Core self-evaluations, perceptions of group potency, and job performance: The moderating role of individualism and collectivism cultural profiles

Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology / Aug 31, 2015

O’Neill, T. A., McLarnon, M. J. W., Xiu, L., & Law, S. J. (2015). Core self-evaluations, perceptions of group potency, and job performance: The moderating role of individualism and collectivism cultural profiles. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 89(3), 447–473. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12135

To Fake or Not to Fake: Antecedents to Interview Faking, Warning Instructions, and Its Impact on Applicant Reactions

Frontiers in Psychology / Nov 15, 2016

Law, S. J., Bourdage, J., & O’Neill, T. A. (2016). To Fake or Not to Fake: Antecedents to Interview Faking, Warning Instructions, and Its Impact on Applicant Reactions. Frontiers in Psychology, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01771

The Trajectory of Emergence of Shared Group-Level Constructs

Small Group Research / May 11, 2015

Allen, N. J., & O’Neill, T. A. (2015). The Trajectory of Emergence of Shared Group-Level Constructs. Small Group Research, 46(3), 352–390. https://doi.org/10.1177/1046496415584973

Team Composition and Performance

The Psychology and Management of Project Teams / May 01, 2015

Allen, N. J., & O’Neill, T. (2015). Team Composition and Performance. The Psychology and Management of Project Teams, 301–328. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199861378.003.0012

The Structure and Function of Team Conflict State Profiles

Journal of Management / Apr 13, 2015

O’Neill, T. A., McLarnon, M. J. W., Hoffart, G. C., Woodley, H. J. R., & Allen, N. J. (2015). The Structure and Function of Team Conflict State Profiles. Journal of Management, 44(2), 811–836. https://doi.org/10.1177/0149206315581662

Variance Components of Job Performance Ratings

Human Performance / Jan 01, 2015

O’Neill, T. A., McLarnon, M. J. W., & Carswell, J. J. (2015). Variance Components of Job Performance Ratings. Human Performance, 28(1), 66–91. https://doi.org/10.1080/08959285.2014.974756

Life-long learning, conscientious disposition, and longitudinal measures of academic engagement in engineering design teamwork

Learning and Individual Differences / Apr 01, 2015

O’Neill, T. A., Deacon, A., Larson, N. L., Hoffart, G. C., Brennan, R. W., Eggermont, M., & Rosehart, W. (2015). Life-long learning, conscientious disposition, and longitudinal measures of academic engagement in engineering design teamwork. Learning and Individual Differences, 39, 124–131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lindif.2015.03.022

Team Decision Making in Virtual and Face-to-Face Environments

Group Decision and Negotiation / Dec 23, 2015

O’Neill, T. A., Hancock, S. E., Zivkov, K., Larson, N. L., & Law, S. J. (2015). Team Decision Making in Virtual and Face-to-Face Environments. Group Decision and Negotiation, 25(5), 995–1020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10726-015-9465-3

The Association between Personality and Individual Differences and Stigma toward People with Mental Disorders

American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation / Oct 02, 2015

Szeto, A. C. H., O’Neill, T. A., & Dobson, K. S. (2015). The Association between Personality and Individual Differences and Stigma toward People with Mental Disorders. American Journal of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 18(4), 303–332. https://doi.org/10.1080/15487768.2015.1089799

Current misuses of multiple regression for investigating bivariate hypotheses: an example from the organizational domain

Behavior Research Methods / Oct 19, 2013

O’Neill, T. A., McLarnon, M. J. W., Schneider, T. J., & Gardner, R. C. (2013). Current misuses of multiple regression for investigating bivariate hypotheses: an example from the organizational domain. Behavior Research Methods, 46(3), 798–807. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13428-013-0407-1

Cyberslacking Inventory

PsycTESTS Dataset / Jan 01, 2014

O’Neill, T. A., Hambley, L. A., & Bercovich, A. (2014). Cyberslacking Inventory. PsycTESTS Dataset. https://doi.org/10.1037/t32659-000

Cyberslacking, engagement, and personality in distributed work environments

Computers in Human Behavior / Nov 01, 2014

O’Neill, T. A., Hambley, L. A., & Chatellier, G. S. (2014). Cyberslacking, engagement, and personality in distributed work environments. Computers in Human Behavior, 40, 152–160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2014.08.005

Neuroticism and self-evaluation measures are related to the ability to form cognitive maps critical for spatial orientation

Behavioural Brain Research / Sep 01, 2014

Burles, F., Guadagni, V., Hoey, F., Arnold, A. E. G. F., Levy, R. M., O’Neill, T., & Iaria, G. (2014). Neuroticism and self-evaluation measures are related to the ability to form cognitive maps critical for spatial orientation. Behavioural Brain Research, 271, 154–159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2014.06.002

PTSD Symptoms and Pain in Canadian Military Veterans: The Mediating Roles of Anxiety, Depression, and Alcohol Use

Journal of Traumatic Stress / Mar 17, 2014

Irwin, K. C., Konnert, C., Wong, M., & O’Neill, T. A. (2014). PTSD Symptoms and Pain in Canadian Military Veterans: The Mediating Roles of Anxiety, Depression, and Alcohol Use. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 27(2), 175–181. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/jts.21897

Prediction of cyberslacking when employees are working away from the office

Computers in Human Behavior / May 01, 2014

O’Neill, T. A., Hambley, L. A., & Bercovich, A. (2014). Prediction of cyberslacking when employees are working away from the office. Computers in Human Behavior, 34, 291–298. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2014.02.015

Team task conflict resolution: An examination of its linkages to team personality composition and team effectiveness outcomes.

Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice / Jun 01, 2014

O’Neill, T. A., & Allen, N. J. (2014). Team task conflict resolution: An examination of its linkages to team personality composition and team effectiveness outcomes. Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 18(2), 159–173. https://doi.org/10.1037/gdn0000004

Bridging divides in industrial and organisational psychology in Canada: An action-oriented collaborative framework.

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne / Nov 01, 2013

Bonaccio, S., Chiocchio, F., Forget, A., Forget, C., Foucher, R., Kelloway, E. K., & O’Neill, T. A. (2013). Bridging divides in industrial and organisational psychology in Canada: An action-oriented collaborative framework. Canadian Psychology / Psychologie Canadienne, 54(4), 213–222. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034544

Examining the “Pros” and “Cons” of TeamConflict: A Team-Level Meta-Analysis of Task, Relationship, and Process Conflict

Human Performance / Jul 01, 2013

O’Neill, T. A., Allen, N. J., & Hastings, S. E. (2013). Examining the “Pros” and “Cons” of TeamConflict: A Team-Level Meta-Analysis of Task, Relationship, and Process Conflict. Human Performance, 26(3), 236–260. https://doi.org/10.1080/08959285.2013.795573

Favoriser les rapprochements par-delà les frontières en psychologie industrielle et organisationnelle au Canada : Un cadre de collaboration pragmatique.

Canadian Psychology / Psychologie canadienne / Nov 01, 2013

Bonaccio, S., Chiocchio, F., Forget, A., Forget, C., Foucher, R., Kelloway, E. K., & O’Neill, T. A. (2013). Favoriser les rapprochements par-delà les frontières en psychologie industrielle et organisationnelle au Canada : Un cadre de collaboration pragmatique. Canadian Psychology / Psychologie Canadienne, 54(4), 223–234. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0034631

The impact of “non-targeted traits” on personality test faking, hiring, and workplace deviance

Personality and Individual Differences / Jul 01, 2013

O’Neill, T. A., Lee, N. M., Radan, J., Law, S. J., Lewis, R. J., & Carswell, J. J. (2013). The impact of “non-targeted traits” on personality test faking, hiring, and workplace deviance. Personality and Individual Differences, 55(2), 162–168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2013.02.027

Team Meeting Attitudes Scale

PsycTESTS Dataset / Jan 01, 2012

O’Neill, T. A., & Allen, N. J. (2012). Team Meeting Attitudes Scale. PsycTESTS Dataset. https://doi.org/10.1037/t40090-000

Team Meeting Attitudes

Small Group Research / Nov 21, 2011

O’Neill, T. A., & Allen, N. J. (2011). Team Meeting Attitudes. Small Group Research, 43(2), 186–210. https://doi.org/10.1177/1046496411426485

The Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements for Teamwork: Revisiting the Teamwork-KSA Test's validity

International Journal of Selection and Assessment / Feb 21, 2012

O’Neill, T. A., Goffin, R. D., & Gellatly, I. R. (2012). The Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements for Teamwork: Revisiting the Teamwork-KSA Test’s validity. International Journal of Selection and Assessment, 20(1), 36–52. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2389.2012.00578.x

The Use of Random Coefficient Modeling for Understanding and Predicting Job Performance Ratings

Organizational Research Methods / Mar 15, 2012

O’Neill, T. A., Goffin, R. D., & Gellatly, I. R. (2012). The Use of Random Coefficient Modeling for Understanding and Predicting Job Performance Ratings. Organizational Research Methods, 15(3), 436–462. https://doi.org/10.1177/1094428112438699

The effects of collaboration on performance: a multilevel validation in project teams

International Journal of Project Organisation and Management / Jan 01, 2012

Franç, N. A., Chiocchio, ois, Grenier, S., O’, T. A., Neill, N. A., Savaria, K., & Willms, J. D. (2012). The effects of collaboration on performance: a multilevel validation in project teams. International Journal of Project Organisation and Management, 4(1), 1. https://doi.org/10.1504/ijpom.2012.045362

Employee personality, justice perceptions, and the prediction of workplace deviance

Personality and Individual Differences / Oct 01, 2011

O’Neill, T. A., Lewis, R. J., & Carswell, J. J. (2011). Employee personality, justice perceptions, and the prediction of workplace deviance. Personality and Individual Differences, 51(5), 595–600. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2011.05.025

Explaining workplace deviance behavior with more than just the “Big Five”

Personality and Individual Differences / Jan 01, 2011

O’Neill, T. A., & Hastings, S. E. (2011). Explaining workplace deviance behavior with more than just the “Big Five.” Personality and Individual Differences, 50(2), 268–273. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2010.10.001

Personality and the Prediction of Team Performance

European Journal of Personality / Jan 01, 2011

O’Neill, T. A., & Allen, N. J. (2011). Personality and the Prediction of Team Performance. European Journal of Personality, 25(1), 31–42. https://doi.org/10.1002/per.769

Self‐reports, peer ratings and construct validity

European Journal of Personality / May 01, 2010

Paunonen, S. V., & O’Neill, T. A. (2010). Self‐reports, peer ratings and construct validity. European Journal of Personality, 24(3), 189–206. https://doi.org/10.1002/per.751

Test-Taking Motivation and Personality Test Validity

Journal of Personnel Psychology / Jan 01, 2010

O’Neill, T. A., Goffin, R. D., & Gellatly, I. R. (2010). Test-Taking Motivation and Personality Test Validity. Journal of Personnel Psychology, 9(3), 117–125. https://doi.org/10.1027/1866-5888/a000012

Bringing group-level personality to the electronic realm: A comparison of face-to-face and virtual contexts.

The Psychologist-Manager Journal / Jan 01, 2009

MacDonnell, R., O’Neill, T., Kline, T., & Hambley, L. (2009). Bringing group-level personality to the electronic realm: A comparison of face-to-face and virtual contexts. The Psychologist-Manager Journal, 12(1), 1–24. https://doi.org/10.1080/10887150802371773

Content Validation Is Fundamental for Optimizing the Criterion Validity of Personality Tests

Industrial and Organizational Psychology / Dec 01, 2009

O’Neill, T. A., Goffin, R. D., & Tett, R. P. (2009). Content Validation Is Fundamental for Optimizing the Criterion Validity of Personality Tests. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, 2(4), 509–513. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1754-9434.2009.01184.x

Predicting teleworker success: an exploration of personality, motivational, situational, and job characteristics

New Technology, Work and Employment / Jul 01, 2009

O’Neill, T. A., Hambley, L. A., Greidanus, N. S., MacDonnell, R., & Kline, T. J. B. (2009). Predicting teleworker success: an exploration of personality, motivational, situational, and job characteristics. New Technology, Work and Employment, 24(2), 144–162. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-005x.2009.00225.x

Predicting workplace deviance using broad versus narrow personality variables

Personality and Individual Differences / Sep 01, 2009

Hastings, S. E., & O’Neill, T. A. (2009). Predicting workplace deviance using broad versus narrow personality variables. Personality and Individual Differences, 47(4), 289–293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2009.03.015

Virtual team leadership: The effects of leadership style and communication medium on team interaction styles and outcomes

Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes / May 01, 2007

Hambley, L. A., O’Neill, T. A., & Kline, T. J. B. (2007). Virtual team leadership: The effects of leadership style and communication medium on team interaction styles and outcomes. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 103(1), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.obhdp.2006.09.004

Breadth in Personality Assessment

Handbook of Personality at Work

O’Neill, T. A., & Paunonen, S. V. (n.d.). Breadth in Personality Assessment. Handbook of Personality at Work. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203526910.ch14

Personality and the Need for Personality-Oriented Work Analysis

Handbook of Personality at Work

O’Neill, T. A., Goffin, R. D., & Rothstein, M. (n.d.). Personality and the Need for Personality-Oriented Work Analysis. Handbook of Personality at Work. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203526910.ch11

Education

Western University

PhD, Department of Psychology / April, 2011

London, Ontario, Canada

Experience

University of Calgary

Full Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology / July, 2011Present

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