Greg R. Oldham

Greg R. Oldham is an American organizational psychologist known for his research on job design and motivation in the workplace. He is particularly recognized for developing the Job Characteristics Model, which emphasizes how specific job traits—like skill variety and task significance—affect employee motivation and satisfaction. His work helps organizations understand how to structure jobs to enhance employee engagement and productivity. Oldham's contributions have influenced theories around employee work experiences and have practical implications for improving workplace environments.