Scott Behson

Scott Behson is a Professor of Management and Silberman Global Faculty Fellow at the Silberman College of Business, Fairleigh Dickinson University. He specializes in work-life policy, workplace flexibility, and employee wellness, with a focus on supporting working parents and fathers. He leads the university's undergraduate Human Resources Management program and has taught globally at partner institutions in Paris, Croatia, Monaco, and Argentina. Behson holds a BS from Cornell University and a PhD from the University at Albany, SUNY.

His research and advocacy emphasize creating 'Whole-Person Workplaces' that balance professional and personal needs. He has published 25 peer-reviewed articles, delivered over 60 conference presentations, and authored three books, including The Whole-Person Workplace and The Working Dad’s Survival Guide. He has won multiple awards, including FDU’s Business Teacher of the Year and the Bartlett Fellowship for Teaching Innovation.

Behson is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and a sought-after speaker on work-family balance, appearing on MSNBC, CBS, and NPR. He advocates for policy reforms, including parental leave and workplace flexibility, and has advised governments and corporations on fostering supportive work cultures. His work has been featured in The Atlantic, Esquire, and Inc.

He was a featured speaker at the White House Summit on Working Families and the United Nations International Day of the Family. His research explores global fatherhood dynamics, generational work patterns, and the integration of work-life values into HR practices.