Mark Podolsky
School of Human Resource Management
Associate Professor
Office: Atkinson Building, 150Q
Phone: (416)736-2100 Ext: 22198
Email: podolsky@yorku.ca
Mark received his PhD in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. He also holds an MBA (specialization in finance) from Wilfrid Laurier University and an HBMus in Performance (violin/viola) from the University of Western Ontario. Mark’s research focuses on situational constraints in the workplace, which includes the kinds of management practices and behavioural norms that can influence individual and group level behaviours and outcomes, as well as methods of analysis of multilevel organizational situations. Mark’s research also explores the relationships between organizational strategy and HR practices, and seeks to develop valid and reliable methods to connect strategic outcomes to HR practices and the management of human capital. With management experience in the financial sector and in arts organizations, Mark’s research and teaching brings an understanding of many of the issues facing practitioners today. In addition to organizational research, Mark has a deep love of music, and prior to his PhD was a tenured professional classical musician in one of Canada's leading symphony orchestras.
Degrees
PhD, McMaster University, DeGroote School of BusinessMBA, Wilfrid Laurier University, School of Business and Economics
Research Interests
Belcourt, M. & Podolsky, M. (Forthcoming) . Strategic Human Resource Planning, 7th edition. Nelson.
Podolsky, M. (2015) . Managing Organizational Change, in Strategic Human Resource Planning, Belcourt, M., McBey, K., Hong, Y., & Yap, M. (6th ed.)
Podolsky, M. (2105) . HR Demand, in Strategic Human Resource Planning, Belcourt, M., McBey, K., Hong, Y., & Yap, M. (6th ed.)
Podolsky, M., & Hackett, R. (2021). HRM system situational strength in support of strategy: its effects on employee attitudes and business unit performance. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 1–34.
Podolsky, M. (Forthcoming) . The process of strategic work modeling: Drawing clear connections between organization strategy and human resource management practices. Organizational Dynamics. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S009026161730133X
Duff, A.J., Podolsky, M. Biron, M., & Chan, C.C. (2014) . The interactive effect of team and manager absence on employee absence: A multilevel field study. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology.DOI:10.1111/joop.12078
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | GS/HRM6600 3.0 | A | Research, Measurement & Evaluation of HR | LECT |
| Fall 2024 | GS/HRM7050 3.0 | A | Multivariate Statistics | LECT |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | AP/HRM4420 3.0 | M | Human Resources Research Methods | ONLN |
| Winter 2025 | GS/HRM6600 3.0 | M | Research, Measurement & Evaluation of HR | LECT |
Mark received his PhD in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behaviour from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. He also holds an MBA (specialization in finance) from Wilfrid Laurier University and an HBMus in Performance (violin/viola) from the University of Western Ontario. Mark’s research focuses on situational constraints in the workplace, which includes the kinds of management practices and behavioural norms that can influence individual and group level behaviours and outcomes, as well as methods of analysis of multilevel organizational situations. Mark’s research also explores the relationships between organizational strategy and HR practices, and seeks to develop valid and reliable methods to connect strategic outcomes to HR practices and the management of human capital. With management experience in the financial sector and in arts organizations, Mark’s research and teaching brings an understanding of many of the issues facing practitioners today. In addition to organizational research, Mark has a deep love of music, and prior to his PhD was a tenured professional classical musician in one of Canada's leading symphony orchestras.
Degrees
PhD, McMaster University, DeGroote School of BusinessMBA, Wilfrid Laurier University, School of Business and Economics
Research Interests
All Publications
Podolsky, M. (2015) . Managing Organizational Change, in Strategic Human Resource Planning, Belcourt, M., McBey, K., Hong, Y., & Yap, M. (6th ed.)
Podolsky, M. (2105) . HR Demand, in Strategic Human Resource Planning, Belcourt, M., McBey, K., Hong, Y., & Yap, M. (6th ed.)
Belcourt, M. & Podolsky, M. (Forthcoming) . Strategic Human Resource Planning, 7th edition. Nelson.
Podolsky, M., & Hackett, R. (2021). HRM system situational strength in support of strategy: its effects on employee attitudes and business unit performance. The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 1–34.
Podolsky, M. (Forthcoming) . The process of strategic work modeling: Drawing clear connections between organization strategy and human resource management practices. Organizational Dynamics. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S009026161730133X
Duff, A.J., Podolsky, M. Biron, M., & Chan, C.C. (2014) . The interactive effect of team and manager absence on employee absence: A multilevel field study. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology.DOI:10.1111/joop.12078
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | GS/HRM6600 3.0 | A | Research, Measurement & Evaluation of HR | LECT |
| Fall 2024 | GS/HRM7050 3.0 | A | Multivariate Statistics | LECT |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | AP/HRM4420 3.0 | M | Human Resources Research Methods | ONLN |
| Winter 2025 | GS/HRM6600 3.0 | M | Research, Measurement & Evaluation of HR | LECT |
