Ph.D., New York University, 1982.
B.A., University of Bridgeport, 1973.
Major: Psychology
The science and practice of Industrial/Organizational Psychology and Management are more important than ever in today’s global competitive business environment. You cannot be successful without strategizing about, leveraging, leading and aligning your own resources and skills, and those of others around you, no matter how good a marketer, HR, financial or operating professional you are. As a current or aspiring leading manager, I know that you WILL make a difference in peoples’ lives and organizations. This can be both challenging and exciting. There is a lot to learn, but your professional growth and career opportunities will likewise be greatly enhanced. My classes have an evidence-based foundation but are decidedly applied in their content and learning methods and requirements/deliverables.
See MoreI have had the honor of teaching University of New Haven students in both I/O Psychology and Management department courses.
As a career-long applied psychologist, I have extensive industry and corporate experience improving organizational and human resource effectiveness. This includes developing, delivering and evaluating a wide range of human resources, management, leadership and organizational development interventions and learning experiences. My career includes having been a:
Leader at the American Management Association (AMA), overseeing 80 development programs for professionals, managers and leaders. Prior to AMA,
Head of Organizational & Leadership Development for Bayer Healthcare/Pharmaceutical, NA., helped lead several organizational change initiatives, talent management, and leadership/executive development and coaching engagements during turbulent times.
At GE Capital Corp. (the financial services business within General Electric) for several years, I was the Leader, Best Practices & Program Development, designing and consulting on a wide variety of Organizational and Leadership Development interventions, executive coaching and learning initiatives (e.g., Six Sigma, Strategic Leadership Skills), integrating mergers, and applying GE's legendary Work-Out and Change Processes. Before GE Capital,
I was with R.H. Macy & Co. as its Vice President, Organizational Development & Executive Compensation, leading/supporting various change initiatives
Development Dimensions Int’l., Consultant for Service Excellence; and KRC Research and Consulting, VP Organizational Research & OD Consulting.
In various Human Resource leadership roles (e.g., Manager of HR Research and Strategy) during my ten years at the JC Penney Co.
I continue consulting to private- and public-sector organizations, sometimes collaborating with Pivotal Resources, Inc., a global change leadership firm. I have consulted with: Atlantic Lottery Corp., Starwood Hotels, BMS, Fidelity Investments, Development Dimensions International (DDI), Save the Children, John Hancock Financial Services, Mercer, Federated Department Stores, KCI, Southland Corp., KRC Research, Life Office Management Association (LOMA), State of Oregon, and Chrysler, among other organizations. Earlier, I was an adjunct faculty in graduate-level Psychology programs at New York University. My research, speaking and consulting engagements include human resource strategies, leadership & executive development, organizational development and change, and strategic thinking.
Association for Talent Development
Academy of Management
American Psychological Association
Metropolitan New York Association of Applied Psychology
Organizational Development Network of New York
Society for Human Resource Management
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Reviewer of SIOP/APA Division 14 submissions for annual conferences: 2010-2016
Leadership Development: Power of Progress Reviews, Salem, Oregon, September 15, 2015
Electric Boat (EB) workshops:
Leadership Development: Transforming your leadership thinking. June 27, 2014, and September 2, 2015
See MoreLeadership Development: Building Organizational Commitment through Accountability and Trust. May 28, 2014, and July 8, 2015
Leadership Development: Strategic Thinking. Sept. 22, 2014, and July 8, 2015
Leadership Development: When You Are on the Hotseat: Leading Strategic Initiatives. October 28, 2014 and June 9, 2015
University of New Haven Outreach: Five Trending Topics in HR. New London. March 28, 2015
Southern CT SHRM workshop: When You Are on the Hotseat: Four Skill sets for Leading Strategic Initiatives. Jun 5, 2014. And also at Western CT SHRM, Dec. 2014.
Workshop at Southern CT Chapter of SHRM, Oct. 2011. Leadership Coaching in Strategic Initiative Situations
GE Capital HR Forum, September 2011: workshop: Leadership Coaching in Strategic Initiative Situations
State of Oregon, Dept. of Transportation, Salem, Oregon; Strategic planning and organizational development consulting, June, 2015 to on-going.
Atlantic Lottery Corp., New Brunswick, Canada: Strategic consulting, M&A process improvement, executive development/OD & coaching, talent management. Jan. 2010 to April 2012.
State of Oregon, Dept. of Transportation, Customer (internal) satisfaction measurement, service quality: 2009 to May 2010
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX: Leadership development consulting and team building
Yale-New Haven Health Systems, CT, Strategic Initiatives consulting
United Technologies-UTC, Hartford, CT: Designed workshop on Strategic HR structuring
Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Staffing system design for change advisors, Strategic Initiatives consulting, Oct. 2010 to 2012:
American Airlines, Dallas TX: Consulting on HR dashboards and flight attendant selection system. May 2011 to April 2012.
Veteran’s Administration Medical Centers (Providence, RI; West Haven, CT): Consulting on organizational development and change
Save the Children USA, Human resource strategy and capability building, leadership development, executive coaching. 2009-2012.
Mercer Human Resource Process Outsourcing,: Customer satisfaction measurement, service quality and process improvement. 2009-2010
Navy Acquisition (DOD). Leadership assessment and development workshop, Sept. 2009
Macy’s Logistics. Leadership development, 360 feedback and coaching, 2007-2008.
Dealing with Difficult Performance Reviews. American Management Association webinar. Jan. 2009. Invited
Putting Teeth into Change Leadership: What Evey Changing Organization Must Do. Co-presenter (with Pete Pande) at ASTD International Conference, June 2008, San Diego.
Strategy Execution: Getting It Done. American Management Association webinar. Oct. 2008. Invited
Cayer, Mo. Panel member of an audio conference/webcast (May, 2007) to over 1000 listeners, with Ram Charan, noted management author and thought-leader, on his new book: Know How: The 8 Skills That Separate People Who Perform from Those Who Don’t. Random House, 2007. Webcast by Executive Book Summaries.
Breakfast speech given on October 27, 2007 to assist in the University of New Haven community out-reach and student recruiting in New London: Strategic Thinking
Breakfast speech to be given on June 15, 2007 to assist in University of New Haven community out-reach and student recruiting in New London: Leadership Development for the 21st Century
Cayer, M. (2003). Developing and applying a global leadership competency model. Meeting of New York Chapter of the American Society for Training & Development.
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT - UNDERGRADUATE
MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT - GRADUATE
PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT - GRADUATE
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer of the M.S. in Human Resources and industrial and organizational psychology, a veteran himself, discusses the importance of recognizing veterans on this special day.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer of the M.S. in Human Resources and industrial and organizational psychology, says now is the time to remember to be respectful to others. offers a constructive way to address any feelings of sadness or happiness is self-journaling about them.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer of the M.S. in Human Resources and industrial and organizational psychology, discusses the importance of having civil conversations and not trying to convince others to change their political point of view.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, comments on the growing number of companies scaling back DEI initiatives.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, comments on companies that are asking employees to return to the office. This may be a tactic to avoid having to lay off people and eliminating these roles.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses why so many people choose to live alone, limiting their social interactions. This lifestyle can have consequences.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses why January is the month with the most relationship breakups and job changes.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses a proposed ban on non-disclosure agreements that are mainly used to protect intellectual property. They can also be used to protect reputations.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses how negotiations broke down between the United Auto Workers, Ford, GM, and Stellantis, leading to 13,000 employees going on strike.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, comments on what colleges can measure after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled affirmative action can no longer be part of the admissions process.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses the breaking news on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action in the college admissions process.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action in colleges and the workforce.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, discusses the cases before the U.S. Supreme Court on affirmative action in higher education institutions and in employment.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, comments on how Republican lawmakers view Twitter after Elon Musk purchased the company.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, and Sam Kilby '23 M.A. reflect on the life of Martin de Jesus Flores ’23 M.A., who died suddenly in February after a fall at West Rock Ridge State Park.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, says there is evidence to support better innovation and performance for companies that have DEI roles in their organizations.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, discusses how the best managers see their employees as people and are able to reflect on when they were treated without compassion.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, comments on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposal to ban noncompete clauses.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, comments that the intelligence community (I.C.) is struggling with hiring and retention in critical positions.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, talks about the number of jobs available for the holiday season for delivery services, but few brick-and-mortar stores.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, discusses the meaning of ‘quiet quitting’ and the options employees and employers may use to negotiate better working conditions.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, comments on a video for a job interview taped at a Greenwich school that discussed discriminatory hiring practices.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator for the M.S. in Human Resources, says people with transferable skills can improve an organization if managers have an open mind.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the M.S. Human Resources program, comments on some essential factors that employees value more than money.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. Human Resources program, comments on why some cities and towns in Connecticut are struggling to keep employees.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, comments on why the Supreme Court Justices will hear two cases separately involving Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, both on affirmative action.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, says more companies are looking at a four-day work week as employee shortages continue.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program says employers need to be cautious when announcing travel and lodging reimbursements for an out of state abortion, including legal ramifications for other health care issues.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resource program, says the most successful executives are hired internally, especially when corporations have a leadership coach to help with the transition.
In the Media
Maurice 'Mo' Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, says with the shortage of applicants for summer jobs, people should be understanding and exercise patience.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, says that employees have some leverage as there are millions of job openings and not enough people to fill them.
In the Media
Three professors, Amy Baker, professor of psychology and assistant chair of psychology and sociology; Jeffrey Debies-Carl, associate professor of psychology and sociology; and Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, comment on the importance of separating work from off-hours in order to be more productive professionally and personally.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, lecturer, and coordinator of the M.S. Human Resources program, says large companies are hiring for a new position in the organization called the CFWO.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, says that casting a wider net for hiring is part of affirmative action, not filling a quota.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, says that employers in New York City are beginning to offer flexibility to work from home as a worker shortage continues.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources program, says that although the most recent jobs report was positive, it may change as seasonal workers are no longer needed.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the M.S. in Human Resources, talks about the potential impact “super fans” can have on the outcome of a game.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. in Human Resources, discusses CEOs leaving their jobs in record numbers, with some starting new businesses.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, a distinguished lecturer, and coordinator of the M.S. Human Resources program, talks about delayed Christmas items are finally arriving at stores and why retailers are offering deep discounts on these products.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. in Human Resources, discusses how multiple industries are losing key workers due to a rise in COVID cases and the trickle-down effect.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. Human Resources, says candidates for executive positions are benefiting from a tight labor market.
In the Media
Mo Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. of Human Resources comments on some of the reasons Connecticut had a low number of fatalities on the job for 2020.
In the Media
Maurice "Mo" Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and Coordinator of M.S. Human Resources, talks about the shortage of staff for the holiday season and the best time for those looking for a job.
In the Media
Maurice “Mo” Cayer, a distinguished lecturer and Coordinator of M.S. Human Resources, talks about U.S. infrastructure, including bridges, highways, and airports, which has the poorest marks of any industrialized country across the globe.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. Human Resources, comments on how managers can engage with employees and build trust and communications.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. Human Resources, says employers need to choose between the benefits of allowing employees to work from home or back to the office.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. Human Resources, comments on why some employees chose not to return to work amid the pandemic.
In the Media
Maurice Cayer, distinguished lecturer and coordinator of M.S. Human Resources, talks about the loss of revenue on tolls as employees continue to work from home.