Paul W. Mulvey

Dr. Paul W. Mulvey is an Associate Professor and Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor in Human Resource Management at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management. He holds a B.S. in Psychology from Lehigh University and a Ph.D. in Labor and Human Resources from The Ohio State University. His research focuses on work team processes, employee compensation systems, leadership, and recruitment/retention strategies. He has consulted with over 60 organizations and delivered executive education programs. His work has been featured in national media like NPR and USA Today.

Research interests include goal-setting in teams, pay-for-performance systems, organizational trust dynamics, and meaningfulness in work. Notable contributions include the Rewards of Work study and the Knowledge of Pay research series. He has received NC State’s Outstanding Teaching Award and is a member of the Academy of Outstanding Teachers.

Key themes in his articles include trust restoration in organizations, HR strategies for complex workplace challenges, and the evolution of leadership and organizational behavior over time. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in organizational management.