Through the Human Resources Research Organization, Archana Tedone, PhD, assistant professor of management at Fairfield Dolan, leverages her research on workplace phenomena to aid in the United States Army’s talent management efforts.
Beginning in the summer of 2023, assistant professor of management in the Charles F. Dolan School of Business, Archana Tedone, PhD, began her collaboration with the Army Research Institute. Through the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO), Dr. Tedone is actively working on a project with the United States Army that focuses on improving the Army Talent Alignment Process.
Dr. Tedone leads a small team in exploring the key factors that influence officers’ career decisions. “This work not only aims to support officers in their professional growth but has the potential to optimize talent alignment in the Army,” she said.
Her team is working on developing tools to help officers make more informed choices about their next assignments, developing processes based on extensive research that will span through 2025.
With a background specializing in the modern workplace and occupational health and safety, Dr. Tedone seeks out opportunities where she can institute change for the greater good. In her research, she continues to address how “personal needs” such as work-life balance, growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment can help prevent burnout and promote ongoing personal development. Through working with the U.S. Army, she and her team have the opportunity to contribute to the army’s future-focused talent-based personnel system.
“The U.S. Army represents one of our country's most valuable human resources, and helping to optimize the Army Talent Alignment Process to incorporate not only officers’ work-related strengths but also their personal preferences can be crucial for long-term career satisfaction,” said Dr. Tedone.
As Dr. Tedone continues to work with the U.S. Army, which is committed to creating a talent management system that focuses on the talents, interests, and career pursuits of personnel, she reflected on the broader impact of a deep dive into processes within human resources: “Many have devoted their time and lives to serving in the U.S. Army as a career, making it important for officers and talent systems to consider both work- and non-work preferences and needs when aligning officers with open assignments.”
