Sasha Pustovit

Sasha Pustovit is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at Towson University's College of Business and Economics (CBE). Their research focuses on Human Resources and Organizational Behavior, with a specific emphasis on employee turnover dynamics, diversity impact on organizational outcomes, and evolving workplace challenges. They hold a Ph.D. in Industrial Relations and Human Resources from Rutgers University, an M.A. in Strategic Global Human Resources Management from Pace University, and a B.S. in Business Administration from Fordham University.

Research interests include understanding why employees leave their roles, how turnover affects organizations, and the interplay between interpersonal relationships, diversity, and voluntary turnover. Recent work explores how workplace changes influence employee behavior and well-being. Pustovit aims to train future leaders through courses emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and practical management skills.

Research Trends: Articles highlight analysis of fear-driven unethical behaviors, meta-analyses of work performance, and strategies to improve expatriate adjustment. Key themes include uncertainty's impact on workplace conduct, socialization tactics for newcomers, and the role of diversity in fostering cooperation. Their work bridges theoretical insights with practical implications for organizational resilience and talent management.

Though no specific grants or awards are listed, their contributions to turnover contagion studies and expatriate social networks demonstrate impactful scholarship. Pustovit's teaching philosophy emphasizes student engagement and real-world application of management principles.