Matthew Carter

Matthew Carter is a Lecturer and Deputy Head of the Work & Organisation Department at Aston University's Aston Business School. He holds a PhD in Work & Organisational Psychology from Aston University, with earlier degrees including an MSc in People Management and a BSc in Business Administration and Psychology. His research focuses on workplace design, employee engagement, work-related stress, and HRM effectiveness, particularly in healthcare contexts.

Key projects include the National NHS Staff Survey, Team-Based Working in the NHS, and studies on staff turnover in healthcare sectors. He has collaborated with organizations like Network Rail, the Department of Health, and the RSPCA. Teaching responsibilities include leading modules on workplace design, employee relations, and quantitative research methods.

His research outputs emphasize healthcare organizations, personnel management, and innovative team dynamics. Notable articles address staff turnover in healthcare, team identity's impact on innovation, and nurse retention factors. Projects such as the NHS Staff Survey have influenced healthcare policy and practice.

Matthew has participated in conferences including the Academy of Management and British Academy of Management. His work bridges organizational psychology with practical healthcare challenges, emphasizing evidence-based HR practices and their impact on patient outcomes.