[1] Madera's research spans a broad spectrum of topics within organizational and industrial psychology, focusing on workplace dynamics, diversity, and human resource practices.
A 2006 study explored how race-typed names and occupational stereotypes influence résumé evaluations, finding that racial bias affected perceptions of candidates' qualifications and suitability for high-status positions.
[5] In his examination of the role of gender stereotypes in explaining occupational sex segregation, his 2024 paper revealed that women used more communal language than men in self-descriptions in applicant materials for hospitality industry leadership positions, but agentic characteristics were strongly associated with leadership in respondent descriptions of successful leaders in the industry.
[7] While examining the evolving role of technology in recruitment, Madera's 2012 study found that using social networking websites as selection tools was perceived as less fair and reduced applicants' interest in pursuing jobs.
His 2022 study revealed that while productivity often increased with remote work, perceived meaning in daily life declined, and health challenges were exacerbated.
This work highlighted barriers, facilitators, and the benefits of employing individuals with disabilities, while identifying research gaps, including the need for greater theoretical and methodological rigor.