Below are pictures from 3 different SIOP conferences—2010, 2019, and 2023. In each case, we (Eric, Lorin, and I) connected as friends and as a network of peers. Although the three of us worked in one for a year, our careers took us in different directions. Ironically, each of these events led to some innovative research in each others’ work.
In 2010, Eric and I had a seafood dinner where the service was so bad we ended up writing about selection in the restaurant industry.
In 2019, we went to a ball game and ended talking about taboo topics and how they taint the culture of organizations. That led to a book by Alex.
The last one was a recognition of the career partnership, that Lorin and I are forever brochachos!
| SIOP 2010: Eric & Alex. Bad service leads to good science! |  |
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| 2019 SIOP: Mark A. Smith, Eric, Lorin, Alex. |  |
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Alex and Loren, Brochachos Forever! |
Volume
61
Number
2
Author
Alexander Alonso, SHRM-SCP, Chief Knowledge Officer, Society for Human Resource Management
Topic
Events & Education, Membership
