Guest Scholars:

• Dr. Karen Johnson (University of North Texas).

• Dr. Meera Alagaraja (Texas A&M University).

Topics Include:

This episode features an edited conversation about the 2026 article “Alagaraja, M., L. M. Hooper, and J. DeCoster. 2026. “ Testing a Relational Model of Workplace Spirituality Across Three Levels: Linking Employee Attitudes and Turnover in a Healthcare Setting.” Human Resource Development Quarterly 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1002/hrdq.70020.” The conversation explores why and how the research was done, what was learned, what further research is needed on the topic, and implications for HRD practice and research.

Bios:

• Dr. Karen Johnson

• Dr. Meera Alagaraja is Professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development at Texas A&M University. Meera’s research interests include well-being, strategic HRD, and workforce development, and her work has been recognized through both the Monica M Lee award for Outstanding Research and the Richard A. Swanson award for Excellence in research.

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