Wharton Center for Human Resources

Wharton Center for Human Resources. The Wharton Center for Human Resources is a research center located at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, founded by Peter Cappelli, Matthew Bidwell, and Iwan Barankay. It focuses on human capital and organizational behavior, with research collaborations with Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and MIT Sloan School of Management. The center's work is influenced by Gary Becker, Michael Jensen, and Herbert Simon.

History

The Wharton Center for Human Resources was established to study the complex relationships between human resources, organizational performance, and economic growth, building on the work of Edwin Locke, Gary Latham, and Lee Dyer. Its history is closely tied to the development of human resource management as a field, with contributions from David Ulrich, Dave Ketchen, and Wayne Cascio. The center's founding was also influenced by the research of Jeffrey Pfeffer, Edward Lawler, and Gerald Ferris. The center has hosted conferences and workshops with Academy of Management, Society for Human Resource Management, and World Economic Forum.

Research and Publications

The Wharton Center for Human Resources conducts research on a wide range of topics, including talent management, leadership development, and diversity and inclusion, with publications in Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Harvard Business Review. The center's research has been cited by Bloomberg, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, and has influenced the work of McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, and Deloitte Consulting. The center's faculty have also published books with Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, and Wiley, and have received awards from National Science Foundation, National Academy of Human Resources, and Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Academic Programs

The Wharton Center for Human Resources offers various academic programs, including MBA and PhD programs in management, as well as executive education programs with Wharton Executive Education, University of Oxford, and University of Cambridge. The center's programs are designed to develop leadership skills, strategic thinking, and global perspective, with a focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. The center's faculty have taught at London Business School, INSEAD, and University of California, Berkeley, and have developed case studies with Harvard Business Publishing and Ivey Publishing.

Faculty and Leadership

The Wharton Center for Human Resources is led by a team of renowned faculty, including Peter Cappelli, Matthew Bidwell, and Iwan Barankay, who have received awards from Academy of Management, Society for Human Resource Management, and National Academy of Human Resources. The center's faculty have also been recognized by Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal, and have served as editors of Journal of Applied Psychology, Personnel Psychology, and Industrial Relations. The center's leadership has also included Michael Useem, Nancy Rothbard, and Adam Grant, who have published research with University of Chicago Press, Princeton University Press, and Stanford University Press.

Impact and Partnerships

The Wharton Center for Human Resources has partnered with numerous organizations, including Google, Microsoft, and IBM, to conduct research and develop best practices in human resource management. The center's research has also informed policy decisions at White House, US Department of Labor, and European Commission. The center has collaborated with World Bank, International Labour Organization, and United Nations, and has received funding from National Science Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and Ford Foundation. The center's work has been recognized by Fortune, Fast Company, and The Economist, and has contributed to the development of global standards in human resource management. Category:Research centers