Jamie Gruman

Dr. Jamie Gruman is a Professor of Organizational Behavior, Senior Research Fellow, and Graduate Coordinator in the Organizational Leadership stream of the PhD in Management at the University of Guelph's Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics. He holds leadership roles in the Canadian Positive Psychology Association and has taught at multiple institutions, including the University of Windsor and the University of Toronto.

Education: PhD (2002) from the University of Windsor, MA (1996) from Lakehead University, and BA (1994) from Concordia University.

Research focuses on workplace well-being, employee engagement, and positive organizational behavior. Key interests include hope, resilience, onboarding processes, and psychological capital. He has pioneered frameworks like Socialization Resources Theory, E-socialization, and the ReNU model of recovery. His work has been featured in outlets like Time, Fast Company, and Forbes.

Awards include the CBE Senior Research Fellowship (2018) and the Distinguished Professor Award (2009). His books, such as Boost: The Science of Recharging Yourself and Advanced Introduction to Employee Engagement, emphasize practical strategies for well-being. He consults Fortune 500 companies and public agencies, advocating for human-centered organizational practices.

Teaches courses on leadership, organizational change, and assessment. Active in academic outreach via blogs for Psychology Today and the Huffington Post. Engages in interdisciplinary collaborations, including a leadership course in the Department of Geography, Environment, and Geomatics.