HRM Experts In the News

TIME interviews Christopher To about his study that finds some managers resist DEI initiatives because they are blind to the structural inequities in their organization.

The Advocate reports on the dangers of anti-trans legislation, citing a study by Lindsay Dhanani and a separate study by Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work.

Rutgers Today writes about new studies. Lindsay Dhanani explored the ambient harm of banning gender-affirming care. Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work examined how hormone therapy and conversion therapy affect suicide risk.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) talks to Doug Coffey and HRM student Bryce Dupree about the career benefits of obtaining an HR certification.

HR Brew interviews Jessica Methot about her research on the benefits of small talk in the workplace. She offers suggestions about how HR departments can encourage it.

Futurity summarizes a new study led by Lindsay Dhanani and two new studies co-authored by Yana Rodgers of the Center for Women and Work.

Teen Vogue asks Jessica Methot about the importance of cultivating workplace relationships and what to do when stressful situations arise between colleagues.

Fortune interviews Jessica Methot about her research on the pros and cons of small talk in the workplace. She also discusses why it’s not quite the same on Zoom.

The Wall Street Journal publishes an op-ed about new research that finds success can actually hurt a winning team. Christopher To co-authored the study.

Success cites a study by Jessica Methot, who finds that making small talk with co-workers leads to “increased positive social emotions” and other benefits.