Nicole Jones Young

Nicole Jones Young, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at the University of Connecticut's School of Business, specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion research. Her work addresses systemic inequities in employment, focusing on justice-involved individuals and anti-Black racism within organizations.

• PhD in Management, Organizational Behavior (University of Connecticut)
• MBA in Human Resource Management (Fairleigh Dickinson University)
• BA in Sports Management (Towson University)

Her research bridges organizational behavior with social justice, examining ethical leadership, supervisory inclusiveness, and policies like "Ban the Box" that address employment barriers for ex-offenders. She explores how digitization interacts with socially responsible behaviors and contributes to theoretical frameworks for equitable hiring practices.

Young’s publications (2015–2024) reveal consistent themes: dismantling racial and systemic barriers in workplaces, advancing inclusive leadership models, and analyzing the intersection of criminal history with gender and workplace equity. Her work spans journals like Human Resource Management Journal, Business Ethics: A European Review, and Academy of Management Learning & Education.