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Trevor Watkins is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Price College of Business, University of Oklahoma. He joined in 2022 after serving at West Texas A&M University's Engler College of Business. Watkins holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from the University of Washington (2019), an MBA (2011), and a B.S. in Human Resource Management (2008) from Utah State University. His research focuses on employee well-being, positive event disclosures, and health behaviors, advocating for work-life balance to enhance long-term professional success. His work appears in top journals like the Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Applied Psychology, with media coverage in The Wall Street Journal, BBC, and Forbes.
Watkins' research explores how workplace interactions and health behaviors influence employee outcomes. Key themes include the role of positive event sharing (interpersonal capitalization) in fostering pride and knowledge sharing, and how healthy eating and physical activity mitigate negative workplace experiences like abusive supervision. Recent studies also examine spillover effects of personal life (e.g., sleep, sexual activity) on workplace behavior.
His publications span 2016–2025, demonstrating consistent contributions to organizational behavior. Though no explicit awards are noted, his work garners significant media attention and high Altmetric scores, including a 99th percentile paper in the Journal of Management.
Watkins' academic journey includes seven years in HR roles in financial services and manufacturing before academia. He advises on the intersection of health, relationships, and workplace success. No grants or lab affiliations are specified in the text.
