John Arnold

John Arnold is an Assistant Professor in the Management Department at the Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business, University of Missouri. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Florida State University (2020), an MBA from the University of Georgia (2015), a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary (2010), and a Bachelor of Arts from Auburn University (2005). His research focuses on human resources staffing, including hiring decision methodologies, applicant evaluation frameworks, and organizational recruitment strategies. Arnold’s work has been published in top journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Management, and has received the 2018 Academy of Management Best Paper Award for Human Resources.

His research intersects practical challenges faced by managers, drawing from prior consulting experience with non-profits and the development of employee selection tools during his MBA. Key themes include boomerang employee performance, political affiliation effects on job seekers, and social media’s role in recruitment. Arnold’s contributions address both theoretical and applied aspects of staffing practices, emphasizing evidence-based strategies for organizations.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Business Administration, Florida State University, 2020
  • MBA, University of Georgia, 2015
  • Master of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary, 2010
  • Bachelor of Arts in History, Auburn University, 2005
• Awards:
  • Best Paper Award, Human Resources Division, 2018 Academy of Management

His work bridges academic research and real-world applications, influencing organizational staffing policies and non-profit hiring practices. Ongoing interests include the impact of political identity on job attraction and the ethical use of social media data in recruitment.