Brent Halliday | Human Resources Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Brent Halliday – Human Resources Strategy – Best Researcher Award

Alignment with Award Category

Dr. Brent Halliday’s extensive contributions to work health and safety, organizational behavior, and employee wellbeing make him an outstanding candidate for awards recognizing excellence in human resources strategy. His innovative approaches to workplace safety, coupled with his evidence-based research, align with awards such as: HR Innovation Excellence Award, Employee Engagement Award, Workplace Culture Excellence Award, HR Leadership Recognition, Corporate HR Strategy Award.

 

University Southern Queensland | Australia

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🎓Early Academic Pursuits 

Education and Training

Dr. Brent Halliday’s academic journey is deeply rooted in a multidisciplinary approach to work health, safety, and organizational behavior. He earned his Doctor of Professional Studies in Safety Science, Wellbeing, and Organisational Behaviour from the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), Australia. His research has consistently focused on applying contemporary strategies such as resilience engineering to optimize both individual and organizational performance.

💼Professional Endeavors 

Academic Positions

With over 30 years of professional experience in national and international high-risk industries, Dr. Halliday has played a pivotal role in shaping work health and safety policies and practices. He has worked extensively with regulatory bodies, providing expert insights into risk management, resilience, and human performance.

📚Contributions and Research Focus on Human Resources Strategy

Dr. Halliday’s research spans multiple domains, including work health and safety, wellbeing, corporate social responsibility, risk and resilience, and human performance. His recent publications emphasize the integration of employee engagement in safety strategies and the prioritization of workplace health and wellbeing in corporate structures.

His notable works include:

  • “Employee Engagement in Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Strategy Implementation: Insights and Exploration” (Journal of Behavioural Science, 2025 – in progress)
  • “Prioritizing Work Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in Corporate Strategies: An Indicative Framework” (Safety, 2024)
  • “Prioritising Workplace Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Strategy and Employee Engagement in Corporate Strategy” (World Safety and Health Congress, 2023)
  • “Work Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Strategy and Employee Engagement: A Mixed-Methods Study” (Doctorate Thesis, USQ, 2020)

 

🏆Accolades and Recognition 

Dr. Halliday’s contributions to workplace safety and organizational health have earned him recognition at an international level. His role as an Editorial Board Member of the Ergonomics International Journal and his peer-review engagements with esteemed journals such as the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and the Journal of Infrastructure, Policy, and Development highlight his expertise and influence in the field.

🌍 Impact and Influence 

Community Impact

Dr. Halliday’s work has had a transformative impact on the field of work health and safety. His research has informed policy recommendations, while his consulting efforts have helped organizations enhance their resilience, reduce workplace risks, and foster a culture of wellbeing. His interdisciplinary approach ensures that organizations can implement evidence-based strategies that lead to long-term improvements in employee engagement and productivity.

🔮Legacy and Future Contributions 

Dr. Halliday’s commitment to advancing work health and safety continues to shape the future of organizational resilience and employee wellbeing. His ongoing research aims to further explore the role of employee engagement in corporate safety strategies and the development of frameworks that integrate mental health initiatives into organizational cultures.

Conclusion

Dr. Brent Halliday’s distinguished career and academic achievements have significantly advanced the field of work health, safety, and wellbeing. His research, consulting, and leadership continue to influence corporate strategies and improve employee experiences across industries. As a recognized expert in resilience engineering and organizational behavior, he remains dedicated to developing innovative solutions that enhance workplace safety and performance.

📚Publications

Prioritizing Work Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in Corporate Strategies: An Indicative Framework

Authors: Brent Halliday; Luke van der Laan; Aldo Raineri

Journals: Safety

NICHOLAS Bloom | Human Resources Strategy | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. NICHOLAS Bloom – Human Resources Strategy – Best Researcher Award

Stanford University | United States

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📍Current Position

Nicholas Bloom currently holds the prestigious position of William D. Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford University, where he has been a faculty member since 2005. In addition, he serves as a Professor of Economics, SIEPR Senior Fellow, and a Graduate School of Business Professor by Courtesy. Beyond Stanford, Bloom is the Co-Director of the Productivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Program at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), reflecting his leadership in the global economic research community. Since 2009, he has also been a King Center on Global Development Fellow, demonstrating his focus on economic growth and policy in developing regions.

 

📝Publication Achievements

Nicholas Bloom is a prolific scholar with numerous high-impact publications in leading economic journals. His research has appeared in prestigious outlets such as the American Economic Review, Quarterly Journal of Economics, and Journal of Political Economy. Bloom’s work on productivity, management practices, and uncertainty has been cited thousands of times, establishing him as a thought leader in economics. Notable publications include studies on the impact of management practices on productivity, the role of economic uncertainty on investment, and the global effects of remote work post-COVID-19.

 

🔍Ongoing Research

Bloom’s ongoing research focuses on: Productivity and Innovation: Understanding how management practices influence firm and national productivity. Economic Uncertainty: Exploring the impact of policy changes, technological disruptions, and economic volatility on business investment. Remote Work: Analyzing the short-term and long-term implications of work-from-home trends on firms, employees, and the global economy. Entrepreneurship and Growth: Investigating how new businesses drive economic innovation and job creation.

 

🔬 Research Interests

Nicholas Bloom’s primary research interests include: Productivity and Economic Growth, Innovation and Management Practices, Economic Uncertainty and Policy Impact, Entrepreneurship and Development, Labor Economics

 

🎓Academic Background

Nicholas Bloom’s exceptional academic journey began with a BA in Economics from Cambridge University (Fitzwilliam College, 1991-1994). He then earned an MPhil in Economics from Oxford University (St. Peter’s College, 1994-1996). He completed his Ph.D. in Economics at University College London (1996-2001), focusing on “Real Options, Uncertainty, and Investment,” under the guidance of esteemed advisers John Van Reenen and Richard Blundell.

 

🏆Scholarships and Awards

Nicholas Bloom’s exceptional contributions to economics have earned him numerous prestigious awards, including: Guggenheim Fellow (2022), CES Distinguished Fellow (2020), Schumpeter Prize (2019), HBR McKinsey Award (2018), EIB Prize (2014), Kauffman Medal (2014), American Academy of Arts & Sciences Fellow (2013), Bernácer Prize (2012), Frisch Medal (2010), NSF Career Award (2009), Alfred Sloan Research Fellowship (2008)

 

🧬Bioinformatics 

While not directly in bioinformatics, Bloom’s work leverages data-driven analytics, machine learning tools, and complex statistical models to process large-scale economic and firm-level datasets. His methodological rigor aligns closely with analytical approaches used in bioinformatics.

 

🌐Professional Associations 

Bloom holds memberships in: National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) as a program co-director., American Economic Association (AEA)., Econometric Society, where he is a recognized fellow., American Academy of Arts & Sciences, demonstrating his status as a leading scholar in his field.

 

 📚Training & Workshops 

Nicholas Bloom actively engages in training future economists through workshops, seminars, and conferences. He frequently leads workshops on management practices, productivity analysis, and economic uncertainty. His teaching and mentoring roles at Stanford have influenced countless Ph.D. students and junior researchers globally.

 

🎤Oral Presentations and🗣️Thought Leadership 

Bloom is a sought-after speaker at major economic conferences, including the AEA Annual Meeting, NBER Workshops, and International Economics Conferences. His presentations on management, uncertainty, and productivity consistently receive acclaim for their clarity, depth, and relevance.

 

🧑‍🔬Tasks Completed as a Researcher 

Throughout his career, Nicholas Bloom has: Conducted large-scale global surveys of management practices., Developed models to measure the impact of economic uncertainty on investment., Advised businesses and policymakers on the implications of remote work., Collaborated with firms to improve productivity through innovative management techniques.

 

🚀Success Factors 

Bloom’s success as a researcher stems from: Interdisciplinary Approach: Bridging economics, management, and data analytics., Global Impact: Addressing challenges with worldwide relevance., Innovative Methods: Employing advanced econometric models and big data., Policy Influence: Providing valuable insights for firms, governments, and institutions.

 

🧪Publications & Laboratory Experience

Bloom has published over 100 high-impact research papers and reports, many of which are widely cited in academic, business, and policy circles. His work is supported by state-of-the-art research labs at Stanford University and collaborations with NBER. His studies often involve extensive fieldwork, data collection, and innovative quantitative analysis.

 

🔍 Conclusion

Nicholas Bloom’s exemplary career as an economist reflects his profound contributions to productivity, innovation, and economic growth. As a world-renowned scholar, mentor, and policy influencer, he has transformed how firms and policymakers approach economic challenges. His prestigious awards, leadership roles, and groundbreaking research solidify his position as one of the most influential economists of his generation. Nicholas Bloom’s work continues to inspire innovation and drive progress in both academic and practical economic realms.

 

📚Publications

  • The international empirics of management

     Author: Scur, D., Ohlmacher, S., Van Reenen, J., … Qian, F., Zimmermann, F.

     Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

  • How working from home reshapes cities

     Author: Ramani, A., Alcedo, J., Bloom, N.

     Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

  • 2020 Klein Lecture—Investment and Subjective Uncertainty

     Author: Bloom, N., Davis, S.J., Foster, L., Ohlmacher, S., Saporta-Eksten, I.

     Journal: International Economic Review

  • Hybrid working from home improves retention without damaging performance

     Author: Bloom, N., Han, R., Liang, J.

     Journal: Nature

  • Using Disasters to Estimate the Impact of Uncertainty

     Author: Baker, S.R., Bloom, N., Terry, S.J.

     Journal: Review of Economic Studies

  • The Finance Uncertainty Multiplier

     Author: Alfaro, I., Bloom, N., Lin, X

     Journal: Journal of Political Economy

 

Sherry Wu | Organizational Behavior | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Sherry Wu  –  Organizational Behavior  –  Best Researcher Award

UCLA University | United States

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📍Current Position

Sherry Jueyu Wu is currently an Assistant Professor in Management & Organizations at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, a role she has held since 2019. In addition, she is an Assistant Professor in Behavioral Decision Making. In the Fall of 2023, she served as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Organizational Behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business, further broadening her academic influence.

 

📝Publication Achievements

Sherry has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals, including: 2024: Nature Human Behavior article on participatory decision-making in China. 2023: Psychological Science article examining peer influence on math performance, awarded the Cialdini Prize. 2020: A groundbreaking Nature Communications study on workplace participatory practices influencing attitudes toward societal authority. Upcoming: Several manuscripts and collaborative works exploring social learning, poverty narratives, and global social mobility.

 

🔍Ongoing Research

Sherry’s ongoing projects include: Field experiments on workplace morale and productivity. Exploring community aid-seeking behavior through agency frames. investigating cross-cultural social mobility with Yu Xie. Collaborative work on the effects of celebrity media influence on charitable giving.

 

🔬 Research Interests

Sherry’s research revolves around: General Areas: Group dynamics, social inequality, and behavioral change Current Topics: Civic engagement, poverty narratives, and mechanisms of behavioral change ,Techniques & Applications: Utilizing field and lab experiments to drive democratic participation, productivity, and empowerment

 

🎓Academic Background

Sherry earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from Princeton University in 2019, where she also pursued a doctoral joint degree in Social Policy. Her primary advisors were Betsy Levy Paluck and Eldar Shafir. Before that, she graduated summa cum laude from the University of Virginia in 2013, earning a B.A. in Psychology and Economics with distinctions under advisors Timothy Wilson, Shigehiro Oishi, and Amalia R. Miller.

 

🏆Scholarships and Awards 

Sherry has garnered numerous accolades, including: Robert B. Cialdini Prize (2020, 2024) for innovative field research. Fellowship Awards: Society of Experimental Social Psychology (2024), EGAP Fellow (2021). Faculty Career Development Award, UCLA (2022). Prestigious honors in psychology and economics during her undergraduate studies at the University of Virginia.

 

🧬Bioinformatics 

While primarily focused on psychology and organizational behavior, Sherry has integrated experimental and behavioral data analysis into broader social systems, demonstrating the applicability of her research in domains like policy-making and public health.

 

🌐Professional Associations 

Sherry is an active member of organizations such as the Society of Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) and the Academy of Management, participating in international conferences and symposiums.

 

 📚Training & Workshops 

Sherry has delivered numerous high-profile talks at leading institutions, including: Stanford Graduate School of Business (2023), Harvard Business School (2024) ,International and interdisciplinary conferences, such as the Behavioral Science & Policy Association Annual Conference (2024).

 

🎤Oral Presentations and🗣️Thought Leadership 

Sherry’s presentations have explored nuanced topics like: Nudging workplace behavior in cross-cultural contexts. Social constructs of stigma toward welfare programs. Participatory practices’ impact on productivity.

 

🧑‍🔬Tasks Completed as a Researcher 

Sherry has conducted large-scale field experiments, mixed-methods research, and time-series analyses to understand group dynamics and behavioral change mechanisms. Her work bridges academic theory and real-world application, particularly in civic and workplace environments.

 

🚀Success Factors 

Sherry attributes her success to: Her ability to blend interdisciplinary knowledge across psychology, economics, and social policy. Collaborative efforts with scholars worldwide. An innate passion for solving social inequality and fostering civic engagement.

🧪Publications & Laboratory Experience

From her early publication on mental health stigma in China to her award-winning field studies on participatory practices, Sherry has consistently demonstrated methodological rigor and innovative thinking. Her lab and collaborative projects have set benchmarks in experimental social psychology.

 

🔍 Conclusion

Sherry Jueyu Wu is a rising star in psychology and management, blending cutting-edge research with real-world applications. Her innovative work in group dynamics, participatory decision-making, and social change continues to shape academic discourse and public policy. With her dedication and impactful contributions, she is undoubtedly a leading voice in her field.

 

📚Publications

  • A large-scale field experiment on participatory decision-making in China

        Authors:  Wu, S.J., Mai, K.M., Zhuang, M., Yi, F.

       Journal:  Nature Human Behaviour, 

  • Adding Up Peer Beliefs: Experimental and Field Evidence on the Effect of Peer Influence on Math Performance

        Authors:  Wu, S.J., Cai, X.

      Journal:  Psychological Science, 

  • People in rice-farming cultures perceive emotions more accurately

        Authors:  Talhelm, T., Wu, S.J., Lyu, C., Zhou, H., Zhang, X.

        Journal: Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology, 

  • Altering the past to shape the future: Manipulating information accessibility to influence case-based reasoning

        Authors:  Wu, S.J., Coman, A.

        Journal: Journal of Experimental Social Psychology,

  • Safety Messaging Boosts Parental Vaccination Intention for Children Ages 5–11

        Authors:  Cui, Z., Liu, L., Li, D., Wu, S.J., Zhai, X.

        Journal: Vaccines,