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Professor Deborah Hann is a Professor in Employment Relations at Cardiff Business School, currently serving as Pro-Dean for Education and Students. She holds a PhD from Manchester and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Academic Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE).
Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Manchester, though specific details about earlier degrees are not provided in the available text.
Professor Hann's research focuses on two primary areas: workplace dispute resolution and the Real Living Wage as a form of civil regulation. Her work examines how conflicts are managed in organizations and investigates the impact and implementation of the Living Wage movement across different sectors and regions. She has conducted extensive research on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, the role of trade unions in wage campaigns, and the effects of political devolution on employment relations. Her research methodology often involves collaboration with key stakeholders including Acas, the Labour Relations Agency, and Citizens UK, ensuring practical relevance and impact.
Professor Hann's scholarly contributions have been published in top-tier journals including Industrial and Labour Relations Review, Work, Employment and Society, Human Resource Management Journal, and Economic and Industrial Democracy. She serves on the Editorial Board of Work, Employment and Society and has co-authored the significant 2023 book "The Real Living Wage: Civil Regulation and the Employment Relationship" as well as co-editing "The Evolution of Workplace Dispute Resolution: International Perspectives."
- REF Impact case study recognition for her Living Wage research
- Living Wage Commissioner for Cardiff and Wales
- Member of the Editorial Board for Work, Employment and Society
As an educator, Professor Hann is passionate about delivering engaging educational experiences that help students thrive both during and after their time at Cardiff Business School. She currently serves as Pro-Dean for Education and Students, overseeing educational strategy and implementation. She is particularly interested in authentic learning approaches and has partnered with Citizens UK to embed public value in leadership education. She supervises PhD students, including Xiao Han, whose research focuses on dispute resolution, Living Wage, and civil society organizations.
