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Jessica R. Methot, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Management at Rutgers University's School of Management and Labor Relations and a Distinguished Research Professor at the University of Exeter Business School. She serves as Director of the Rutgers IRHR PhD Program and is a founding member of the Exeter Centre for Social Networks. Dr. Methot earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of Florida's Warrington College of Business.
Her research examines interpersonal workplace relationships and social network dynamics, with specific focus on:
- How formal HR practices transform informal social networks
- Functional/dysfunctional consequences of workplace relationships
- Temporal and multidimensional aspects of work relationships
- Emotional dimensions of coworker interactions
- Work-nonwork boundary management
Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on relational dynamics in organizations, evolving from foundational studies on workplace friendships (2016) to contemporary explorations of remote work communication (2021) and leadership network brokerage (2024). Recent work emphasizes the impact of digital transformation on social connections.
Awards recognizing her scholarly contributions include:
- Best Editorial Board Reviewer, Journal of Applied Psychology (2021)
- Developmental Reviewer Award, AMR (2020)
- Finalist for AMR Best Article Award (2018)
- Best Article Award, Personnel Psychology (2016)
As Graduate Program Director, she oversees doctoral training in Industrial Relations and Human Resources. She co-founded WorkTies.org, a research repository on work relationships, and consults for organizations on network optimization and digital HR transformation. Her work has been featured in over 300 media outlets including Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
