Ivona Hideg

Professor Ivona Hideg holds dual roles as Professor of Organisation Studies at the Saïd Business School and Tutorial Fellow in Management at Jesus College, University of Oxford. She specializes in workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), focusing on gender, race, ethnicity, and language/accent discrimination. Her research bridges organizational behavior and public policy, offering actionable insights for fostering inclusive workplaces.

Education:

• PhD in Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto (Canada)
• MASc in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, University of Waterloo (Canada)
• B.A. (Honours) in Psychology and Business, University of Waterloo (Canada)

Research Interests: Ivona’s work examines systemic barriers to equality, including benevolent sexism, accent discrimination, and the intersectionality of identities. Her studies highlight practical strategies for organizations to leverage diversity while addressing inequities. Recent projects explore the impact of parental leave policies, cognitive labor divisions during crises, and pandemic-era workplace incivility toward Asian workers.

Awards & Recognition:

• Runner-up for Responsible Business Education: Academic Research with Impact (Financial Times, 2022)
• Responsible Research in Management Award (Academy of Management Fellows, 2019)
• Early Researcher Award (Ontario Ministry of Research, 2016)

Teaching & Academic Service: She teaches Management/Organizational Behaviour at the undergraduate level and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the postgraduate level. She has served on editorial boards (e.g., Academy of Management Journal) and advisory panels (e.g., Administrative Science Quarterly), and held visiting roles at institutions including the University of Western Australia and Católica Lisbon School of Business.

Lab & Outreach: Her research lab investigates contemporary EDI challenges. Personal interests include family life and cultural exploration, reflecting her commitment to balancing professional and personal spheres.