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Sowon Kim Crettex

Dr Sowon Kim Crettex

Dr Sowon Kim Crettex

Associate Professor

Fachgebiet

  • Persönlichkeitsmerkmale
  • Karrieren
  • Netzwerken
  • Work-Life-Balance
  • Flexibilität
  • Diversität & Inklusion
  • Frauen in Führungspositionen
  • Prävention von Belästigung
  • Kultur der Fürsorge
  • Emotionale Intelligenz (EQ)
  • Kulturelle Intelligenz (CQ)
  • Hochleistungsteams
  • Leadership
  • Unternehmenskultur
  • Change Management

Biographie

Dr. Sowon Kim is EHL professor and founder of the Women in Leadership (WIL) Initiative. Having lived in eight countries across East Asia, Latin/ North America, and Western Europe, and with over 20 years of work experience in various academic institutions (IESE, INSEAD, Uni. of Geneva) and private companies (consumer goods, high-tech, broadcasting, jewellery), her expertise lies in strategically navigating different cultures and inspiring people to move forward together.


In executive education, Dr. Kim primary focus is interpersonal skills (EQ, CQ, networking), high performance multicultural teams, and organizational culture change. She holds a PhD from the Uni. of Geneva and her research on personality, career strategies, work-family, and leadership diversity has appeared in academic and practitioner outlets. Dr. Kim is also a co-owner of World of Kids SA, member of the Board of Directors of the Non Violence Foundation Project (NVPF), chairlady of HoteliersGuild’s LeadingHotelières, and member of the Education Committee of the Travel Industry Executive Women’s Network (TIEWN).

Auszeichnungen

Highly Commended Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence (2013)
Best Applied Paper of the Career Division at the Academy of Management Conference (2012)

Ausbildung

PhD in Management, University of Geneva

Unterrichtete Kurse

CULINARY & RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
• Leadership
MASTER IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
• Leadership

Unterrichtsort

EHL Campus Lausanne
Akademische Publikationen

Akademische Publikationen von Sowon Kim Crettex

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When satisfaction with work-family balance pays

This study examines the mechanism through which family supportive environments in organizations (i.e. family supportive supervisor behaviors and work-family friendly culture) relate to turnover intentions. In a sample of 340 individuals, analysis...

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A matter of love : exploring what enables work-family enrichment

The purpose of this empirical study is to examine the conditions under which work-family enrichment happens. We conducted a total of 30 interviews with managers (and their spouses) participating in a demanding executive education program at a...

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Who are the good citizens for the environment? : An examination of the predictive validity of personality traits

Our study examines the antecedents of organization citizenship behavior for the environment (OCBE). In particular, we examined the relation between the five factor model personality traits and the tri-dimensional model of OCBE (eco-initiatives,...

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Procrastination, personality traits, and academic performance : when active and passive procrastination tell a different story

Our study examines the nomological network of active procrastination in comparison with passive procrastination. In particular, we examine the effects of the five factor model with the aim to understand which personality traits predict academic...

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The moderating role of prosocial motivation on the association between family-supportive supervisor behaviours and employee outcomes

This paper examines how family-supportive supervisor behaviours (FSSBs) are associated with employees’ in-role job performance and perceived promotability, and how prosocial motivation moderates these associations. Drawing on the norm of reciprocity...

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The costs of networking in nonwork domains : a resource-based perspective

While studies have established that networking is an investment in an individual's career that pays off, recent research has begun to examine the potential costs of networking. This study suggests that prior research is limited in scope, as it...

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Using available signals on LinkedIn for personality assessment

LinkedIn is considered the most effective social network website for job seekers and recruiters. Although LinkedIn profiles are regularly accessed to evaluate candidates, we know very little about the type of information conveyed. The aim of this...

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Family?supportive organisational culture, work–family balance satisfaction and government effectiveness : evidence from four countries

This study examines the extent to which perceptions of family?friendly organisational culture relate to employees' satisfaction with work–family balance (SATWFB) and how this, in turn, associates with their turnover intentions (TIs). Furthermore, we...

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Work-family integration and segmentation in the gig economy : an exploratory study on Airbnb hosts' experiences

Currently, there are four million hosts on Airbnb worldwide (Airbnb (2021). Although the number of Airbnb hosts keeps on rising, little is known about their experiences, as most studies on accommodation sharing services have predominantly focused on...

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Personality is no stranger to occupational choice among hospitality graduates

The hospitality industry is currently facing a labor shortage crisis, preventing hotels from operating effectively. This study focuses on understanding the career decisions of hospitality graduates to examine whether occupational choice can be...

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Zeitschriftenpublikationen

de Janasz, S., Schneer, J.A., Beutell, N. and Kim, S. (2025), "Flexible but disconnected: Airbnb hosts’ social isolation, work-family experience, and mental wellbeing", Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, 8(1), 183-197. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHTI-05-2023-0371

De Janasz, S., Kim, S., Schneer, J., Beutell N., & Wong, C. (2023). Work-family integration and segmentation in the gig economy: An exploratory study on Airbnb hosts' experiences. Tourism and Hospitality Research, 23(1), 60-71. https://doi.org/10.1177/14673584221085211

Fernandez, S., Terrier, L., & Kim, S. (2023). Personality is no stranger to occupational choice among hospitality graduates. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education, 32, 100435. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhlste.2023.100435

Chinchilla, N., Grau-Grau, M., & Kim, S. (2023). Integrating the Decision-Making Process in the Work-Family Field: An Action-Based Approach. Revista Empresa y Humanismo, 26(1), 93-120. https://doi.org/10.15581/015.XXVI.1.93-120

Las Heras, M., Rofcanin, Y., Escribano, P., Kim, S., & Mayer, M. (2021). Family‐supportive organisational culture, work–family balance satisfaction and government effectiveness: Evidence from four countries. Human Resources Management Journal, 31(2), 454-475. https://doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.12317

Fernandez, S., Stöcklin, M., Terrier, L., & Kim, S. (2021). Using available signals on LinkedIn for personality assessment. Journal of Research in Personality, 93, 104122. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jrp.2021.104122

Wolff, H. G., & Kim, S. (2020). The costs of networking in nonwork domains: a resource-based perspective. Career development international, 25(5), 501-516. https://doi.org/10.1108/CDI-09-2019-0213

Rofcanin, Y., de Jong, J., LasHeras, M., & Kim, S. (2018). The moderating role of prosocial motivation on the association between family-supportive supervisor behaviors and employee outcomes. Journal of Vocational Behavior, 107, 153-167. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2018.04.001

Kim, S., Fernandez, S., & Terrier, L. (2017). Procrastination, personality traits, and academic performance: When active and passive procrastination tell a different story. Personality and Individual Differences, 108, 154-157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.12.021

Las Heras, M., Kim, S., Escribano, P., & Raes, A. (2016). Well-being and engagement as predicted by fit and misfit of work to family supervisor interruption behaviors and subordinate interruption tolerance. European Accounting and Management Review, 3(1), 93-123. https://ssrn.com/abstract=2988006

Kim, S., Las Heras, M., & Escribano, P. (2016). When satisfaction with work-family balance pays. International Business Research, 9(11), 178-188. https://doi.org/10.5539/ibr.v9n11p178

Terrier, L., Kim, S., & Fernandez, S. (2016). Who are the good organizational citizens for the environment? An examination of the predictive validity of personality traits. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 48, 185-190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2016.10.005

Kim, S., Las Heras, M., & Bosch, M. J. (2016). A Matter of Love: Exploring What Enables Work-family Enrichment. International Business Research, 9(8), 24-36. https://doi.org/10.5539/ibr.v9n8p24

Kim, S. (2013). Networking enablers, constraints and dynamics: A qualitative analysis. Career Development International, 18(2), 120-138. https://doi.org/10.1108/CDI-04-2012-0051

Wolff, H.-G., & Kim, S. (2012). The relationship between networking behaviors and the Big Five personality dimensions. Career Development International, 17(1), 43-66. https://doi.org/10.1108/13620431211201328