Erin Eatough, PhD

Scientist-practitioner with executive experience in HR, talent optimization, & behavioral science; translating research into practical strategy across academia, government, & private sectors.

Traverse City, MI, Michigan, United States of America

Research Expertise

organizational psychology
leadership
wellbeing
performance
life and work intersection
Applied Psychology
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Human Factors and Ergonomics
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Sociology and Political Science
Behavioral Neuroscience
Life-span and Life-course Studies
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Cultural Studies
Communication
Strategy and Management
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Business and International Management
Social Psychology
Leadership and Management
Health Policy

About

**Dr. Erin Eatough is the Chief Science Officer and Co-founder of the research and advisory firm Fractional Insights and is an award-winning psychologist, author, and advisor specializing in employee well-being, leadership development, and work-life integration. Her research on workplace thriving has been widely published, with over 30 peer-reviewed academic articles and book contributions to her name.** **Prior to Fractional Insights, Dr. Eatough spearheaded Labs Go-to-Market at BetterUp, where she transformed a wealth of academic and proprietary customer data into actionable insights, commercial assets, productized experiences, and thought leadership, building the foundation for the human transformation category. Her leadership extended beyond data. Her expertise led to the creation of data-driven strategies demonstrating the ROI of people-focused investment. Dr. Eatough authored five impactful industry reports targeted to CHRO and CXO audiences on crucial topics like resilience, inclusivity, connection, future-minded leadership, and coaching culture. Cumulatively, this research formed the cornerstone of BetterUp's go-to-market strategy, establishing them as a thought leader in the space and winning new business.** **Serving as a scientist on loan and consultant, Dr. Eatough's sought-after expertise supports executives across Fortune 500 companies, driving strategic growth and addressing complex human issues. She combines cutting-edge data-driven insights with practical guidance and experience to help companies reshape thinking, processes, and practices for lasting impact.** **Previously, Dr. Eatough served as a professor at the City University of New York, founding the Occupational Health Psychology Laboratory in the IO doctoral program.** **A frequent speaker on large-scale stages, Dr. Eatough evangelizes and demystifies the science of human potential and thriving, both inside and outside the workplace. Featured in Forbes, Inc, Fast Company, and more, her work as an author and scientist earns widespread recognition. She's a regular guest on podcasts and webinars, and was honored to share the stage with luminaries like Malcolm Gladwell, Tim Ferriss, and Liz Wiseman—where her original research on work-life spillover garnered an award from industry leader, Qualtrics.** **Dr. Eatough brings passion for the science and solutions of the work-life intersection. She is a mother, military spouse, and champion for women in leadership and is passionate about the challenges facing the modern working mother.**

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Publications

Relationships of role stressors with organizational citizenship behavior: A meta-analysis.
Journal of Applied Psychology
2011
Understanding the link between psychosocial work stressors and work-related musculoskeletal complaints
Applied Ergonomics
2012
You want me to do what? Two daily diary studies of illegitimate tasks and employee well-being
Journal of Organizational Behavior
2015
Occupational stressors and job performance: An updated review and recommendations
New Developments in Theoretical and Conceptual Approaches to Job Stress
2010
Hormonal reactivity to MRI scanning in adolescents
Psychoneuroendocrinology
2009
Menstrual cycle effects on cortisol responsivity and emotional retrieval following a psychosocial stressor
Hormones and Behavior
2015
Feeling insulted? Examining end‐of‐work anger as a mediator in the relationship between daily illegitimate tasks and next‐day CWB
Journal of Organizational Behavior
2018
Relationships between illegitimate tasks and change in work-family outcomes via interactional justice and negative emotions
Journal of Vocational Behavior
2018
Illegitimate Tasks as an Impediment to Job Satisfaction and Intrinsic Motivation: Moderated Mediation Effects of Gender and Effort-Reward Imbalance
Frontiers in Psychology
2016
Work‐life conflict and employee health: A review
Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research
2018
Violence‐prevention climate, exposure to violence and aggression, and prevention behavior: A mediation model
Journal of Organizational Behavior
2011
Illegitimate tasks are not created equal: Examining the effects of attributions on unreasonable and unnecessary tasks
Work & Stress
2018
Effect of illegitimate tasks on work-to-family conflict through psychological detachment: Passive leadership as a moderator
Journal of Vocational Behavior
2020
Managing Illegitimate Task Requests Through Explanation and Acknowledgment: A Discursive Leadership Approach
Management Communication Quarterly
2018
Safety climate, hardiness, and musculoskeletal complaints: A mediated moderation model
Applied Ergonomics
2014
Cortisol reactivity and emotional memory after psychosocial stress in oral contraceptive users
Journal of Neuroscience Research
2016
A Review of Ambulatory Health Data Collection Methods for Employee Experience Sampling Research
Applied Psychology
2016
Home is where the mind is: Family interference with work and safety performance in two high risk industries
Journal of Vocational Behavior
2019
Extending knowledge of illegitimate tasks: Student satisfaction, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion
Stress and Health
2017
Extending the Boundaries of Illegitimate Tasks: The Role of Resources
Psychological Reports
2019
The Role of Workplace Control in Positive Health and Wellbeing
Wellbeing
2014
Quantitative Self-Report Methods in Occupational Health Psychology Research
Research Methods in Occupational Health Psychology
2012
Effective coping with supervisor conflict depends on control: Implications for work strains.
Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
2018
Getting Roped In: Group Cohesion, Trust, and Efficacy Following a Ropes Course Intervention
Performance Improvement Quarterly
2015
Interpersonal Conflict, Coping, and Control: Interactive Effects on Well-Being
PsycEXTRA Dataset
2012
Illegitimate Absence of Tasks: A New Concept of Offense to The Self
Stress, Wellness, and Performance Optimization
2023
How Does Employee Mindfulness Reduce Psychological Distress?
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2015
Evidence-based recommendations for improved design of sexual harassment training
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2019
Developing Students' Well-Being and Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights From an Online Coaching Program
AERA 2022
2022
Stressful Work and Turnover: The Mediating Role of Psychological Strain
Academy of Management Proceedings
2014
Illegitimate Tasks and Counterproductive Work Behavior: A Daily Diary Investigation
Academy of Management Proceedings
2015
Surveys and web research
Advanced Research Methods for Applied Psychology
2018
"Demands, Resources, and Strain: The Unique Contribution of Illegitimate Tasks"
Academy of Management Proceedings
2016
Examining physical therapists’ training and intervention needs around workplace violence
International Journal of Healthcare Management
2017
Switching Gears: A Self-Regulatory Approach and Measure of Nonwork Role Re-Engagement Following After-Hours Work Intrusions
Journal of Business and Psychology
2021

Education

University of South Florida

PhD / 2013

Tampa, Florida, United States of America

BA, Psychology, Business / May, 2006

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America

Experience

BetterUp

Head of Labs, Go-to-Market / May, 2018January, 2024

Led a research team to execute research and translate that research for a variety of end users including our general market (thought leadership and content marketing), our sales team, our product teams, our clients, and executive audiences in our advisory services.

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