Human Resources
Read about BYU Marriott's Human Resources Management program, the students in our programs, the faculty and their research, as well as where our alumni are in their careers.
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A Googler's Dream
Today's human resources representatives are a far cry from the paper-pushing Toby of the popular TV comedy series The Office, explains BYU Marriott HRM alum David Germann.
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Long Days in the Tanner Building Lead to Big Win
Spending a Saturday in the Tanner Building may not be everybody's preference, but for four BYU Marriott students, it was the first step towards victory.
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Nine Undergraduates Presented with 2022 Bateman Award
Nine students were recently honored as 2022 Bateman Award recipients for their excellence both inside and outside the classroom.
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Praising essential workers is not just a good thing, it’s critical, BYU study finds
Those who feel unappreciated engage in unhealthy recovery behaviors
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Dribbling Between the Court and Classroom
Kaylee Smiler, a senior in the HRM program at BYU Marriott, balances her classes and playing for the BYU women's basketball team all without breaking a sweat.
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Keeping Life Interesting
While passionate about the public health sector, BYU Marriott MBA alumna Jodi Morrison Deputy began to consider a career switch after graduating from college and working in the field for three years.
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Optimistic About the Future
Developing others and watching them grow is BYU Marriott HRM alum Joe Hardie's favorite aspect of human resources.
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Four Top-Ranked Finishes for BYU Marriott at National HR Competition
Two student teams from BYU Marriott took home four top-two awards at the 2021 Purdue HR Case Competition.
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Building Blocks for a Dream Career
BYU Marriott HRM senior Megan Atkisson is no ordinary LEGO store visitor. The store fostered her love for employee experience design instead of a hobby for building intricate models.
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Finding Greater Purpose in Teaching
Even masks from the pandemic can't stop new BYU Marriott professor McKenzie Rees from memorizing the faces—at least the upper half—and names of all her students.
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Real-Life Practice in Human Resources
Seniors in the human resource management program at BYU Marriott will gain valuable industry experience through a unique class this fall.
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Finding a New Home
After HRM senior Alexis Rankin chose to transfer to BYU and change her lifelong career goals, she found a new community that welcomed and embraced her.
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Using Experience to Teach Character Development
As an adjunct professor at the BYU Marriott School of Business, Beth Wilkins knows her students want to make a difference in the world.
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A Head for Service
When it comes to community service, Darren Lemmon knows how to get his head in the game. Each year for the past seven years, a local Las Vegas team of fifteen to thirty volunteers, including Lemmon, has raised close to $100,000 for St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization dedicated to funding research and treatment for childhood cancer.
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An Elevated Vision for High Expectations
Human resource management graduate Chandler Bush credits BYU Marriott for helping him achieve success in his young career.
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From BYU Marriott to the Stars
BYU Marriott professor Peter Madsen helps people reach for the stars, both literally and figuratively, to prevent accidents in space or find the job of their dreams.
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Developing Tomorrow’s Global Leaders
BYU Marriott HRM alum Kelly Andrews didn't imagine that his career would include presenting to Fortune 500 companies, writing a book, or helping eliminate global poverty.
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Tackling Prison Problems
A group of BYU Marriott students recently looked at past prison stereotypes and brainstormed solutions to make the Utah Department of Corrections a better place to work.
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