Bio: America Harris is a Business and Organizational Psychology doctoral researcher and lecturer under the supervision of Dr. Ulrike Fasbender at the University of Hohenheim, Germany. She brings over 10+ years of professional experience in business management, organizational design & development, HR management, and diversity consulting. Her research examines career development across the life course, emphasizing HRM practices and policies that impact career progression to leadership, the de-biasing of hiring and promotion practices, and the promotion of inclusive leadership in a diverse workforce. Her research interests includes the following:
HRM:
Work-family/Work-life balance
Flexible work
Sustainable work
Career:
Women’s career development across the life course
Career progression enablers and barriers of marginalized groups
Diversity Management:
Managing a diverse workforce
Women in leadership
Inclusive leadership, culture and climate
De-biasing selection and assessment