Fiona Colgan

Dr. Fiona Colgan is an Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck Business School, part of Birkbeck, University of London. She holds a PhD from London Metropolitan University (2015) and an MA from McGill University (1986). Her research focuses on employment relations, LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, international HRM, and equality/diversity management. She is a Chartered Member of the CIPD (MCIPD) and has contributed extensively to organizational studies and diversity policies.

Research Interests:

• Employment relations and engagement in diverse workforces
• International HRM and corporate social responsibility
• LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion strategies
• Gender, ethnicity, age, and entrepreneurship dynamics

Teaching and Supervision: Fiona supervises MSc and BSc students in organizational psychology, management research projects, and business psychology dissertations. She emphasizes applied research methodologies and critical analysis of workplace dynamics.

Awards and Grants: While no specific awards are listed, her research has been funded by organizations like the TUC. Her work addresses critical issues like the impact of austerity policies on LGBTQ+ community sectors and intersectional employment challenges.

Key Themes in Research: Fiona’s articles explore LGBTQ+ inclusion in organizations, visibility challenges, and the effects of policy implementation gaps. Her work bridges academic theory with practical organizational strategies, particularly in gender and diversity management.