Anthony R. Wheeler

Anthony R. Wheeler is a Professor of Management and Dean of Widener University's School of Business Administration. With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (2003) and MS (2001) from the University of Oklahoma, and a BA in Psychology (1996) from the University of Maryland, College Park, he combines academic expertise with extensive consulting experience for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and government agencies.

• Research Focus: Employee turnover, retention, stress, burnout, engagement, and leadership
• Editorial Roles: Associate editor (Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology), Co-editor (Research in Personnel and Human Resources Management), Editorial review board member (Group and Organization Management)

Media Recognition: Featured in The Washington Post, Financial Times, and Inc. (2025) discussing topics like workplace AI impact, employee stress in federal sectors, and grievance politics. His book HR Without People? Industrial Evolution in the Age of Automation, AI, and Machine Learning (2021) examines HR's future in a tech-driven world.

• Awards:
  • Emerald Literati Network Outstanding Author Contribution (2011)
  • Emerald Literati Network Highly Commended Award (2007)
  • University of Rhode Island Teaching Award (2011)
  • University of Rhode Island Research Award (2009)

Academic Contributions: Published in top journals including Journal of Management, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Leadership Quarterly. His work connects organizational behavior with emerging technologies, emphasizing HR's adaptive role in workforce displacement and AI-driven recruitment.