Kristin Molvik Botnmark

Kristin Molvik Botnmark is an Associate Professor at the Department of Leadership and Organization within the School of Communication, Leadership and Marketing at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences. She holds a Cand.polit degree in sociology and has extensive experience as a Senior Vice President HR in various industries in Norway and internationally. Her teaching focuses on Human Resource Management and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). Her research interests include HRM, workplace safety, work inclusion, and organizational behavior. She authored HMS-boka (2021), a key text on HSE management. Her recent work explores international adoption policies, employee support systems, and cross-cultural organizational practices.

Education: Cand.polit (Master of Political Science). Professional Background: Senior HR executive roles in multinational corporations. She bridges academic research with practical HR strategies, emphasizing employee well-being and organizational effectiveness. Key publications include studies on temporary worker engagement, global onboarding practices, and ethical adoption frameworks.

Her research highlights the intersection of HR policies with societal values, such as child welfare and workplace diversity. She advocates for systemic approaches to HSE and inclusive work environments. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, but her contributions are recognized through her authored textbook and industry-relevant publications.