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Associate Professor Hugh Tulloch James Bainbridge is a distinguished academic in the School of Management and Governance at UNSW Business School. He holds a BCom(Hons) and PhD in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour from the University of Melbourne. Currently, he teaches Strategic Human Resource Management in undergraduate and Masters of Commerce programs, and serves as the School of Management Postgraduate Research Co-ordinator, acting as the official contact for prospective Master of Philosophy or PhD students.
Dr. Bainbridge's educational background includes a BCom(Hons) and PhD in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour, both completed at the University of Melbourne. His academic journey has positioned him as a leading expert in workplace diversity and work-life integration issues.
His research focuses on workforce diversity with special emphasis on employees who provide informal unpaid care to family members who are elderly or disabled. Current work centers on eldercare, work-life issues, and how line managers and HR specialists can improve workforce experiences for employees with caregiving responsibilities. His research spans multiple dimensions of workplace diversity including gender, disability, and age, examining how organizations can create more inclusive environments for diverse employee populations.
- Specialization in eldercare and work-life integration
- Examines impact of non-work responsibilities on career progression
- Investigates organizational practices supporting diverse workforces
Analysis of Professor Bainbridge's publications reveals a consistent focus on workplace diversity, work-life integration, and human resource management practices. His research spans multiple journals including Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Human Resource Management, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach. A significant portion of his work examines caregiving responsibilities and their impact on workplace outcomes, with growing emphasis on eldercare as populations age globally. His methodological approach combines both quantitative and qualitative techniques to provide comprehensive insights into complex workplace dynamics.
Professor Bainbridge has received numerous accolades recognizing both his research and teaching excellence:
- 2017 Best Paper award at ANZAM Conference
- Multiple Best Paper proceedings at Academy of Management meetings
- 2016 Supervisor Award and Outstanding Supervisor Award
- 2010 Award for Achievement in curricular development
- Multiple best reviewer awards from ANZAM and Academy of Management
In addition to his research contributions, Professor Bainbridge actively supervises PhD, Masters, and Honours students, with current supervision including research on diversity and inclusion initiatives, parenting self-efficacy, and aged care worker wellbeing. He has secured competitive research grants including an Australian Research Council Discovery Project Grant (2010-2012) titled 'The high cost of bad bosses: Reactions of employees, co-workers, and employees' partners to abusive supervision' worth AU$200,000. His editorial service includes membership on boards of prestigious journals including Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, British Journal of Management, and Journal of Vocational Behavior.
Professor Bainbridge maintains strong industry connections through his engagement with Carers NSW, Disability@UNSW, Diversity Council of Australia, and the Institute for Choice Sydney. His research has practical applications in workplace policy development and implementation, particularly regarding support for employees with caregiving responsibilities and workplace diversity initiatives.
