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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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Suits and Swords

February 17, 2021
Whether he's training employees, helping nonprofits set their budget, or staging fights in authentic medieval armor, Austin Smith follows his passions to find success.

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Harmony and Hard Work

January 20, 2021
As an underdog in the world of singing, BYU Marriott HRM alum Jake Hunsaker never imagined that his determination to perfect his talents would lead him to share the stage with famous musicians.

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Taking on Leadership Roles

December 07, 2020
With her boss more than 5,000 miles away, Allison Harker took charge of projects to impact a Portuguese company from her apartment in Provo.

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A Guide on the Path to Success

December 03, 2020
Liz Dixon often sheds joyful tears as she watches her students present their solutions at international case competitions.

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BYU Marriott Students Earn Two First-Place Finishes at the Purdue HR Case Competition

November 30, 2020
Undergraduate and MBA teams from BYU Marriott both recently took first place in their divisions at the Purdue Human Resources Case Competition.

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Education: A Gateway to Opportunity

October 23, 2020
What happens when someone has not one but two career options that bring them joy? If you're BYU Marriott adjunct professor Tracy Maylett, the decision is easy: do both.

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Taking Care of Business

October 15, 2020
Students from the human resource management program at BYU Marriott are showing that there's more to HR than a performance review or a benefits presentation.

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BYU Marriott Awards Honor Personnel

October 07, 2020
Faculty, staff, and administrators received recognition for their outstanding teaching, research, and service during the school's annual year-end awards luncheon.
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Creating Moments of Connection

October 06, 2020
She might be dealing with cancellations or organizing presentations while stuck in a snowstorm, but Anne Sledd always finds ways to make things happen.

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Decisions, Ethics, and Human Potential

August 31, 2020
Every day, people make dozens of morally relevant decisions. BYU Marriott professor Isaac Smith designs his research to help people make good decisions and refine their character.

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Creating Opportunities in Big Sky Country

August 21, 2020
For BYU Marriott graduate Becky Rogers, graduation day coincided with a reason to celebrate more than just earning her diploma.

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Serving Up Love

August 19, 2020
Clarissa Keller, a senior studying human resource management at BYU Marriott, shares her love through plates of food, days at work, and conversations with friends.

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Study: Going to virtual work spaces has changed leadership. Have you noticed?

June 30, 2020
When work meetings shifted online this spring, some may have noticed new leaders on their teams. According to recent research from BYU, members of virtual teams identify leaders in different ways compared to members of in-person teams.

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Unlocking the Power of People

June 12, 2020
Growing up in a small town in Oregon, BYU Marriott alum Josh Spencer never imagined that he'd work for one of the largest investment banking firms in the world.

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Questions and Answers: One Man’s Life Work

May 19, 2020
Answering questions about collaboration and effectiveness is why Cody Reeves heads to the office every morning.

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BYU Marriott Names New Associate Dean

May 14, 2020
BYU Marriott School of Business dean Brigitte C. Madrian has announced the appointment of Bonnie Anderson as the school's newest associate dean.

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Advocating for Himself

April 24, 2020
Clark Anderson, a 2016 BYU Marriott human resources management (HRM) graduate, recruited himself into his current job as a virtual partner account manager at Cisco.

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BYU Marriott HRM Team Takes First at SHRM Case Competition

April 01, 2020
BYU Marriott HRM teams took home first-place and fourth-place finishes at the Utah Society of Human Resource Management competition.

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