SEC to 'Shrink' Agency Stress With an In-House Psychologist
Dow Jones Newswires</br></br>WASHINGTON -- Analyze this: The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to hire an organizational psychologist with the goal of improving employee attitudes and job satisfaction by reducing burnout, conflict and stress.</br></br>The newly created full-time position would pay as much as $147,978 a year. Applicants must have a degree in psychology, preferably a master's or Ph.D.</br></br>The SEC psychologist would be expected to make recommendations on productivity, team building and diversity, and develop "innovative solutions to complex psychological issues." According to the SEC's job posting, the appointment is for two years, with a possible two-year extension.</br></br>The online job posting has been circulated via e-mail throughout the SEC. Some employees said they find it so hilarious they feel compelled to share it with co-workers. Others privately grouse at the idea. They say hiring a psychologist is a waste of money, and they predict that disgruntled SEC staffers will quickly jump to better-paying private- sector positions once the job market picks up.