The Center for Working Well, in partnership with the Purdue HR Case Competition, is pleased to present research from the Working Well Research Awards at its 2026 conference.
This year's conference takes place 9 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2025, and focuses on:
Shaping the Future of Work at the Center for Working Well
Join the Center for Working Well for a morning of engaging research and conversation as the recipients of the 2026 Working Well Research Grants present their latest work exploring today's most pressing workplace challenges. From supporting postpartum employees and fostering meaningful work to understanding how employees recover and thrive outside the workplace, these projects offer valuable insights for researchers, organizational leaders and practitioners.
Friday, Nov. 13, 9–11 a.m. Rawls Hall 3011
- 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast and networking
- 9:30 a.m. – Introduction by CWW Director Dr. Allie Gabriel and presentations by the 2026 Working Well Research Grant recipients
- 10:30 a.m. – Panel discussion with presenters led by CWW Associate Director for Research and Impact Dr. Kate Zipay
2026 Working Well Research Grant Winners and Presentations
- Who's to Blame When Employee Impact is Thwarted? Managerial Attributions and Responses to Subordinate Thwarted Impact
Sally Hedrick-Miller and Jordan Nielsen
- Implementing the PUMP Act: Experiences of Postpartum Hourly Workers in Indiana
Oluwapamimo J. Fafowora and Katherine LaRoche
- Mastery Experiences 2.0: Uncovering the Benefits of Daily Mastery Experiences for Employee Work and Nonwork Outcomes
Ryan Grant, Takaki Ohya, Alexandra Harris-Watson, Brent Reed, Mayleen Gonzalez and Susan Lin
Whether you're interested in employee well-being, public health, or the future of work, this event offers an opportunity to hear cutting-edge research and engage with scholars advancing healthier, more effective workplaces.
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