Future of Work and Organisations Research Hub
Explore the Future of Work and Organisations Research Hub's commitment to promoting wellbeing, reducing inequalities, and creating meaningful, sustainable work environments worldwide.
About the Future of Work and Organisations Research Hub
The Future of Work and Organisations Research Hub (FoWO) focuses on understanding and improving modern work environments. Our team of experts in psychology, HR and management collaborates on research that addresses the challenges of evolving workplaces. By examining tech-driven and inclusive solutions, we aim to create fairer, healthier workplaces for all.
Research themes
Our core research explores:
- Inclusive work practices in diverse settings
- Employee engagement and wellbeing in remote and onsite roles
- Technology’s role in work equity and job security
- Creative approaches to workplace diversity and safety
- Challenges for global virtual teams and marginalised voices
Hub members
Professor Christina Butler (Associate Professor)
- Dr Niki Giatras (Senior Lecturer)
- Dr Stephen Gourlay (Associate Professor)
- Dr Enda Hannon (Senior Lecturer)
- Professor Alex Hill (Professor of Operations Management)
- Dr Miguel Imas (Senior Lecturer)
- Dr Sarah Otner (Lecturer)
- Dr Anna Paollilo (Senior Lecturer)
- Dr Jean (Qi) Wei (Senior Lecturer)
- Dr Hans-Joachim Wolfram (Associate Professor)
- Mrs Victoria Walsh (Lecturer)
- Professor Katrin Boettcher (Professor of International HRM, Berlin School of Economics and Law)
- Emeritus Professor Richard Ennals (Director, Workplace Innovation Ltd)
- Professor Mary Maloney (Professor of Management, University of St Thomas)
- Professor Beatrice van der Heijden (Professor of Strategic HRM, Radboud University)
- Ms Amanda Baker (Project Manager, HackCentre at Kingston University)
- Mrs Ann Brown (HR Consultant and Board member, Ann Brown Consultancy Ltd)
- Mr Paul Clatworthy (Deputy Head of Careers, Queen Mary University of London)
- Mr Andy Crossey (HR Consultant, Freelance)
- Ms Lisa Henderson (Talent, HR & OD Business Consultant, LMH Consultancy Ltd)
- Dr Florence Kode (Lecturer, Cardiff Metropolitan University)
- Dr Ronelle Barreto (International Employment Law Editor, XPertHR)
- Abdul Karim
- Abdulrahman Alsoaery
- Aditya Tandon
- Ana Pedro
- Andre Mostert
- Anne Motan
- Ashvin Mohindra
- Bettina Gardasz
- Bijal Dodwani
- Cristina Oliva
- David Edwards
- Enoch Opare Mintah
- Fanni Szigetvari
- Helen Hallpike
- Joe Agyei
- Jongseok Rim
- Julie Mallet
- Kamal Salami
- Kamau Winnie
- Kazi Afzal Hossain
- Khalid Ambu-Saidi
- Kocheva Natalia
- Kristina Hani-Elaoud
- Kyung Mo Koo
- Mark Winter Dean
- Mary-Anne Pilkington
- Mayuri Vekaria
- Nancy Biney
- Nikita Richards
- Nishanth Bhimireddy
- Okoye Lilian
- Oselunamie Ebhomielen
- Peter Martins Da Silva
- Pratheepan Tharmalingam
- Rafal Szymanski
- Rebecca Burke
- Rytis Radavicius
- Sinclair Tim
- Sopreye Thompson
- Staju Jacob
- Unisa Dizo-Conteh
- Vittorio Scuderi
- Zahra Nazari
- Zoltan Der
Key projects
Some of our notable projects focus on:
Gender and diversity in the workplace: Research on how harassment impacts mental health and workplace wellbeing.
COVID-19 and work disruption: Studies on remote work, health safety and how global changes reshape work norms.
Global perspectives on job security: Examining precarious work, especially in emerging economies, and promoting equitable, inclusive work policies.
Events and seminars
FoWO hosts regular events and seminars, highlighting current research and workplace trends. Topics range from AI in HR and workplace mental health, to managing union relations and diversity.
Postgraduate opportunities
Our FoWO Hub welcomes applications for PhD supervision on topics related to the future of work, workplace equity and employee wellbeing. Contact our team for examples of different topics and guidance on applying.
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