Herb Huang

Hello there! This is Herb Huang, a PhD Candidate in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management at the University of Texas at Dallas, Naveen Jindal School of Management. My dissertation, A Second Chance or A Second Guess? Recruiter Evaluation of Boomerang Candidates, examines boomerang hiring (why and when organizations rehire former employees) with a focus on how recruiters evaluate these candidates.

My research focuses on two broad topics: job mobility and workplace relationships. Regarding mobility, I examine boomerang employment, human or AI hiring decisions, and atypical career paths through the interplay between the focal mover and other actors, such as recruiters and coworkers. In the realm of workplace relationships, I focus on leader-follower interactions and team dynamics through the lens of congruence and complex systems. My research agenda answers questions regarding how and why individuals understand their work surroundings before, during, and after employment with an organization.

I am always happy to talk about my and your research and teaching. Feel free to reach out (via email & social media links above)!