Employees’ Economic Context in Contemporary Organizations

Considerable public attention has been devoted to the state of the economy and its implications for individual welfare. Although some scholars have suggested that organizations have played a role in these trends, discussion of how contemporary economic trends may impact organizational outcomes has been limited. To address this gap in the literature, this symposium aims to highlight how employees' economic circumstances can shape organizational outcomes. Overall, the presentations included in this symposium offer a framework for future research in this domain. Does the black/white wage gap widen during recessions? Presenter: Shinjinee Chattopadhyay; U. of Illinois Presenter: Emily Bianchi; Emory U. Economic downturns erode cooperation Presenter: Nina Sirola; Singapore Management U. Income variability and economic well-being in the on-demand economy Presenter: Lindsey Cameron; U. of Michigan Presenter: Jirs Meuris; U. of Wisconsin-Madison The piece of mind effect at work: Implications of a savings program f...