Speaker: Andrew Yu, University of Melbourne, Australia

Time: 9:00 AM, September 15, 2025

Venue: Room 216, School of Economics and Management

Host: Department of Business Administration, School of Economics and Management, Wuhan University

Abstract：

Transitions from leisure to work, such as returning after vacation, can create challenges for employees. This research examines how cognitive continuity—the carryover of leisure-related thoughts into work—affects attention and productivity. Findings highlight why employees may struggle to concentrate after recovery periods and suggest implications for organizations in supporting smoother work re-entry.

Speaker Profile:

Andrew Yu is an Associate Professor and the Director of the PhD Program for the Department of Management & Marketing at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He received his PhD from Michigan State University, United States. Andrew’s research has covered topics including diversity, leadership and team dynamics, employee well-being, HRM, work-family issues, and job performance. He serves as an Associate Editor for Human Resource Management (HRM) and Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology (JOOP). He has received awards for both research and teaching excellence in Australia and the United States.