RSC Scholars’ Exchange Lunch & Learn: When Politics at Work Become a Problem

Lunch plans? Join the RSC Scholars’ Exchange Lunch & Learn for a discussion on politics in the workplace research and how political divisions can affect employee well-being, workplace relationships, and organizational culture.

Open to prospective and current students, this session will explore current research on politically based mistreatment and its impact on employees across different workplace settings.

Led by experts in industrial-organizational psychology, the presentation will examine how workplace political tensions influence stress, coworker satisfaction, and employee experiences. Attendees will also gain insight into how organizations can better recognize and address these challenges in today’s professional environments.

Session Highlights

• Understanding politics in the workplace research and employee experiences
• Measuring politically based mistreatment in organizations
• The relationship between workplace politics, stress, and employee well-being
• Research findings from studies conducted during election periods
• Organizational implications and workplace outcomes

Event Details

Date: May 13
Time: 12:00 PM ET

Speakers

Dr. Richard Mendelson
Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Keiser University

Dr. Michael Zickar
Sandman Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Bowling Green State University

Lucas Wall
Ph.D. Candidate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Bowling Green State University

This Lunch & Learn session offers an opportunity to explore current politics in the workplace research, engage with faculty and guest speakers, and gain valuable insight into challenges affecting modern organizations and employee well-being.

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Meeting ID: 251 124 422 768 44
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