Nicole Dillard

Nicole Dillard is an Assistant Professor in the Human Resource Development and Organizational Leadership Policy and Development departments at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on workplace oppression, anti-oppressive practices, and systemic inequities faced by marginalized groups, particularly Black mothers, in organizational contexts.

• Key Research Areas: Workplace oppression, reproductive justice, algorithmic management critique, and anti-oppressive frameworks in human resource development.
• Collaborations: Active collaborations with scholars like Cavallo, T., Zhang, P., and Walker, C. M. on topics spanning sociotechnical systems, workplace equity, and transformative practices.

Nicole Dillard’s work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those addressing gender equality and reduced inequality. Her recent publications explore:

• Quiet quitting as a humanistic workplace strategy
• Algorithmic management limitations and employee well-being
• Organizational advocacy for reproductive justice

Her methodological approach includes qualitative interviews, multilevel analysis, and interdisciplinary frameworks combining critical theory with human resource development practices.