Dr. Park received her PhD from the University of Minnesota in Human Resource Development
(HRD). Her research interests concern organizational behavior, learning and performance
in the workplace, leadership, and research trends in HRD and related fields. Her teaching
focuses on the fields of instructional design, performance analysis, project management,
and research methods.
Prior to her appointment at Louisiana State University, Dr. Park served as a post-doctoral
research fellow at Indiana University, Bloomington. She has received more than 20
research awards, including the Outstanding HRD Scholar Award (2026) from the Academy
of Human Resource Development (AHRD) and the LSU Rainmaker Award (2023).
Originally from Korea, Dr. Park has spent the last 10 years working with clients in
government, non-profit organizations, schools, and companies. As a project manager
and team leader, Dr. Park has extensive experience in planning, designing, and implementing
a wide range of educational programs in both face-to-face and online environments.
Research Interests
Organizational dynamics
Learning and performance in the workplace
Research trends in HRD and related fields
Selected Publications
Chai, D. S., & Park, S. (2025). Personal resources and career decision self-efficacy in postsecondary international
students: The moderating role of cultural adjustment. Career Development Quarterly, 73(3), 162-171. https://doi.org/10.1002/cdq.12381
Kim, E., & Park, S. (2025). Work-life balance in remote working: Does organizational support matter?
Employee Relations, 47(6), 889-906. https://doi.org/10.1108/ER-02-2025-0071
Park, S., Chai, D. S., Park J., & Oh, J. (2025). Exploring opportunities for artificial intelligence
in organization development. Human Resource Development Review, 24(1), 3-36. https://doi.org/10.1177/15344843241273231
Park, S., & Park, S. (2026). The role of inclusive climate in organizational studies: Current
insights and future implications. European Journal of Training and Development, 50(7-8), 829–849. https://doi.org/10.1108/EJTD-08-2025-0157
Selected Presentations
Ham, M., Park, S., Wieser, D., Waldegger, J., & Kim, R. C. (2026). Responsible AI as a solution to gender bias in recruitment: Research trends and future
directions. The European Academy of Management (EURAM) 2026 Conference, Kristiansand, Norway
(Virtual).
Park, C. H., Kwon, B., & Park, S. (2025). Redefining HR strategies for non-traditional work in remote environments. The 85th Annual Meeting of Academy of Management, Copenhagen, Denmark. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2025.257bp
Park, S., & Kim, E. (2026). Linking unlearning and innovative behavior: The role of knowledge and engagement. Academy of Human Resource Development Conference Proceedings. Dallas, TX.
Park, S., & Kim, E. (2026). Reflection and performance at work: The roles of unlearning and employee thriving. The 86th Annual Meeting of Academy of Management, Philadelphia, PA. https://doi.org/10.5465/AMPROC.2026.13244abstrac
Managers’ Turnover Intention (2022-2023). Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.
Building Faculty Capacity to Prepare Human-Centered Leaders for AI-Enabled Workforce
Systems (2026-2027). LSU School of Leadership & Human Resource Development.
Professional & Community Service
Associate Editor Human Resource Development Quarterly
Editorial Advisory Board European Journal of Training and Development Human Resource Development International Human Resource Development Review
Board Member and Past President Korean Academy of Human Resource Development in America
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