Chunyun Li

Dr. Chunyun Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She holds a PhD in Industrial Relations from Rutgers University and a B.A. in Labor and Social Security from Renmin University of China. Her research focuses on corporate social responsibility in global supply chains, labor NGOs in China, and comparative employment relations.

• Education:
  • PhD, Comparative Employment Relations, Rutgers University (2016)
  • MA, Industrial Relations, Rutgers University (2011)
  • BA, Labor and Social Security, Renmin University (2009)
• Teaching: Courses include International Employment Relations and People Analytics

Her research explores labor rights compliance in global supply chains, labor movements in China, and the role of NGOs in mediating state-labor relations. Notable publications include studies on Walmart labor protests and private regulation efficacy in supply chains. Dr. Li has received awards for teaching excellence and research contributions, including the LERA Best Dissertation Award (2016).

Recent work analyzes behavioral responses to the pandemic using machine learning and examines labor dynamics across 69 countries. She has secured grants totaling over £100k for research on union commitment and labor standards in China.

• Professional Activities:
  • Editorial Board Member, Human Resource Management Journal
  • Reviewer for top journals including Industrial and Labor Relations Review