Anna Einarsdottir

Anna Einarsdottir is a Reader in Critical Diversity Management at the School for Business and Society, University of York, specializing in discriminatory practices at work and inclusive organizational environments with emphasis on gender and sexual identities. She actively collaborates with public, private, and third-sector organizations to address ethical challenges in workplace diversity.

Her research focuses on critical diversity management, employee networks as alternative collectivism, gender/sexual identity embodiment, workplace bullying, and ethical management. She recently completed an ESRC-funded study on LGBT+ employee networks with NHS Employers and Stonewall, and currently chairs a COST Action on LGBTI+ inequalities involving 90+ European scholars while leading the EDI Workstream for Screen Industries Growth Network.

Her publications reveal strong thematic continuity in analyzing LGBT+ networks' role in workplace inclusion, diversity scheme efficacy in screen industries, and the intersection of identity with organizational policy. Recent work emphasizes practical EDI interventions through stakeholder engagement and network analysis.

Scientific recognition includes:

• CA19103 - LGBTI+ Social and Economic (in)equalities award (2020)
• Chair of CA19103 COST Action (2020)
• NHS LGBT+ employee networks research award (2016)

She directs significant funded projects including AHRC's "Co-Producing EDI Interventions for Virtual Production" (2024-2028) and ESRC Impact Acceleration projects on diversity initiatives, while advising PhD candidates in critical diversity management. Her work integrates consultancy with academic rigor through 60+ recorded activities including media engagements and international talks.

Through the COST Action network and Screen Industries project, she drives cross-border collaboration on translating diversity research into actionable industry frameworks, particularly focusing on virtual production environments and career trajectory impacts.