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Dr. Abbie Winton is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Leeds' Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change (CERIC), part of the Faculty of Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Business & Management from the University of Manchester, where she also completed an MRes and BSc in Management with International Studies. Her research focuses on sociotechnical change in retail, warehousing, and logistics industries, emphasizing job quality and gender dynamics. Current work includes the CHANSE/ESRC-funded HuLog project analyzing digital logistics' impact on European warehousing work, conducted with international partners including Hasselt University and Hertie School.
Education:
- PhD Business & Management, University of Manchester
- MRes Business & Management, University of Manchester
- BSc Management with International Studies, University of Manchester
Her research interests revolve around technological change's societal impacts, particularly gendered labor dynamics and workplace quality. She previously worked at the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) investigating gender inequalities in pensions and career pathways. Dr. Winton actively collaborates with stakeholders across government, academia, and industry to bridge theoretical and applied research in logistics and retail sectors.
Key Collaborations:
- Humans in Digital Logistics (HuLog) project with international universities
- Leeds University Business School partnerships with local logistics employers
Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining sociotechnical analysis with policy-relevant insights to address labor market challenges such as recruitment crises and skill gaps. Outputs include policy briefs and peer-reviewed articles on pandemic labor dynamics, automation, and inclusive workforce strategies.
