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Daniel Wheatley is a Reader in the Department of Management at the University of Birmingham's Birmingham Business School. He currently serves as Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes and previously held the role of Director of Undergraduate Programmes from 2018 to 2021. Before joining the University of Birmingham in 2016, he was a Principal Lecturer and School Standards and Quality Manager at Nottingham Business School.
Daniel Wheatley's educational qualifications include:
- PhD in Business and Management (2009)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE) (2007)
- MSc in Social Science Research Methods (2005)
- BA (Hons) in Business Economics (2003)
His research focuses on workplace well-being, job quality, work-life balance, and flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid work models. He investigates the spatial dimensions of work such as commuting and homeworking, and broader time-use patterns including leisure and household labour. His work often explores gendered aspects of work and time use, particularly within dual-career households. Methodologically, he specializes in statistical analysis of large-scale secondary datasets like Understanding Society and the British Household Panel Survey, as well as mixed-method research design.
Daniel Wheatley's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward analyzing the transformation of work in the post-COVID era, with significant focus on remote and hybrid working, flexibility ripple effects, and the evolving quality of working lives. His research spans disciplines including labour economics, organizational studies, urban sociology, and gender studies, with a particular emphasis on subjective well-being and policy implications.
His scientific recognitions include:
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Academic Fellow (2022)
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) (2015)
- Fellow of the Regional Studies Association (FeRSA) (2011)
Daniel Wheatley is actively involved in research supervision, currently co-supervising multiple PhD students at the University of Birmingham and Nottingham Trent University. He has secured research funding through collaborations and institutional projects, including contributions to the CIPD Good Work Index and urban employment mapping initiatives. His work has significant policy relevance, particularly in shaping standards for good work and informing public funding decisions for leisure and cultural activities.
He is affiliated with research groups and initiatives focused on workplace quality and urban economic development, contributing to interdisciplinary teams that analyze employment patterns and well-being outcomes. His editorial role as Associate Editor (Website) for Economic Issues further demonstrates his active engagement in the academic community.
