Jaehee Jong

Jaehee Jong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration at Northern Illinois University. She holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the Rockefeller College of Public Administration and Policy at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Her research focuses on human resources and workplace behavior, including employee attitudes, leadership dynamics, and workforce diversity in public and nonprofit organizations.

• Ph.D., University at Albany, SUNY

Her work examines how organizational structures, leadership styles, and diversity impact employee outcomes and governmental effectiveness. Recent research explores remote work, social media integration in local governance, and meta-analytic trends in employee benefits and well-being.

Jong’s publications highlight interdisciplinary themes, combining public administration, psychology, and nonprofit studies. Key trends include the interplay between leadership and empowerment, the influence of demographic diversity on organizational performance, and evolving workplace challenges in government settings.