Gregoris Ioannou

Dr Gregoris Ioannou is a Reader in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at Manchester Metropolitan University's Business School, Department of People and Performance. He holds a BSc in International History (LSE), MSc in Political Sociology (LSE), and PhD in Sociology (Warwick). His research integrates political sociology and political economy to examine power dynamics in employment relations, labour market regulation, and the intersection of ideology and subjectivity in class contexts. Key focuses include precarious employment, trade unionism, and contentious politics.

Research highlights include a monograph on Southern Europe's post-crisis employment dynamics and analyses of UK public sector union organising. He has advised international bodies like the European Commission and Eurofound. Teaching emphasizes critical thinking in labour studies, informed by empirical research. Supervision interests span trade unionism, migrant work, and employment regulation.

Publications span books, journal articles (e.g., Economic and Industrial Democracy, European Journal of Industrial Relations), and policy reports. His work addresses transnational labour issues, Cypriot political sociology, and post-crisis labour market transformations.