Amy Wrzesniewski

Amy Wrzesniewski is a Professor in the Management Department at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on the experience and meaning of work, particularly in challenging organizational and occupational contexts, including the valuing and devaluing of work. She examines how individuals create meaning in their work, especially in stigmatized or declining occupations, independent work, and disrupted work environments. Her research has been published in journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Academy of Management Review, and Organization Science. Wrzesniewski has also contributed to studies on job crafting, meaning fixedness, and the impact of work-orientation incongruence on couples' work outcomes. She is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania and can be contacted at amyw@wharton.upenn.edu.

Amy Wrzesniewski is a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania focusing on the meaning and significance of work in organizational contexts. Her work explores how individuals craft their jobs, cultivate positive meaning, and develop identities through their work. She investigates the relationship between work and personal values, the impact of organizational practices on employee well-being, and the role of interpersonal sensemaking in shaping work experiences. Her research also addresses the challenges of precarious work and the gig economy, emphasizing the importance of creating supportive environments for meaningful work. Wrzesniewski's publications highlight the interplay between personal and organizational factors in shaping work-related attitudes and behaviors.