Eden King, Rice University
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R0220 Ross School of Business
Abstract
Recording & Additional Notes
Dr. Eden King is an Associate Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Rice University. She is pursuing a program of research that seeks to guide the equitable and effective management of diverse organizations. This research-- which has yielded over 100 scholarly products and has been featured in the New York Times, Good Morning America, and Harvard Business Review-- addresses three primary themes: 1) current manifestations of discrimination and barriers to work-life balance in organizations, 2) consequences of such challenges for its targets and their workplaces, and 3) individual and organizational strategies for reducing discrimination and increasing support for families. In addition to her scholarship, Dr. King has consulted on applied projects related to climate initiatives, selection systems, and diversity training programs, and she has worked as an employment discrimination consultant. She is currently an Associate Editor for the Journal of Management and the Journal of Business and Psychology and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Applied Psychology.