Personal profile
Biography
Zen's research broadly investigates why and how employees can thrive at and through work, so that they can create a great life. she is particularly interested in how employees are influenced by workplace social dynamics and what individuals and organizations can do to reduce negative and increase positive interpersonal dynamics to maximize thriving. To that end, she is interested in using individual self-management strategies to manage these dynamics. As such, she has extensive quantitative methodological expertise in experimental, longitudinal and experience sampling methods.
Research area keywords
- Workplace Well-Being
- Thriving
- Work and Family
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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Behavioral and Biometric Markers of Workplace Wellbeing
Orazi, D. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Goh, Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bonti, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Leiter, M. (Chief Investigator (CI))
2/09/19 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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MINT: Multidisciplinary International Network on Thriving (MINT) - Investigating individual and organisational factors promoting employee thriving
Goh, Z. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), De Cieri, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jack, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kiazad, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Eva, N. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution
17/06/18 → 1/07/21
Project: Research
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Job crafting and career adaptation in internships: unravelling the differential roles of job crafting consistency and levels
Kim, M., Goh, Z., Choi, D., Son, J. & Qian, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Business and Psychology. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Social exchange theory in leadership research: a problematizing review
Madison, K., Eva, N., De Cieri, H. & Goh, Z., Dec 2025, In: Leadership Quarterly. 36, 6, 14 p., 101924.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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The new rentention strategy: how thriving cultures drive success
Goh, Z., 2025, Employee Meaning and Wellbeing: The Responsible Organisation. Zicari, A. & Gamble, T. (eds.). 1st ed. Abingdon UK: Routledge, p. 105-110 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Other
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To build a thriving workforce: unpacking the relationship between well-being-oriented human resource management and work outcomes
Xiao, Q., Goh, Z. & Cai, Y., 2025, In: International Journal of Human Resource Management. 36, 21, 35 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Rewrite the recipe: a gendered examination of social exchange theory in leadership research
Madison, K., Eva, N., De Cieri, H. & Goh, Z., 2024, Proceedings of Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2024. Taneja, S. (ed.). USA: Academy of Management, 6 p. (Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings; vol. 2024, no. 1).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Other › peer-review
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Prizes
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Faculty of Business and Economics Australia-Malaysia 2026 Research Collaboration Development Scheme
Yee Qin, L. (Recipient), Goh, Z. (Recipient), Tong, J. (Recipient) & Tse, H. (Recipient), Feb 2026
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Monash University Malaysia
Goh, Z. (Visiting researcher)
2026Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Journal of Vocational Behavior (Journal)
Goh, Z. (Peer reviewer)
2026 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Peer review responsibility
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SMU Alumni Job Seeker Masterclass
Goh, Z. (Invited speaker)
2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Supporting Women GPs to Thrive in General Practice
Goh, Z. (Advisor)
2025 → 2027Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management
Goh, Z. (Organiser)
2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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Courage as a National Psychological Priority for Youths
2/05/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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She’s my ride or die’. Why women’s work friendships are different
7/03/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Tips to overcome lethargy when returning to work after Tet
5/02/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Unlocking our Potential with Talent: Workforce of the Future. Panel for Thermo Fisher Annual Leadership Conference
3/02/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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