Janette Hurst

Janette Hurst is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the BA Business and Management program at Sheffield Hallam University's Department of Management, within the College of Business, Technology and Engineering. She holds advanced qualifications including an MRes in Environmental Sciences (UCL), MSc in Human Resource Management (LSBU), and multiple professional certifications from CIPD and HEA.

• Research Focus: Sustainability in organizations, responsible management practices, and cooperative models within social economies.
• Teaching Expertise: Leadership development, organizational ethics, HRD, and business ethics across undergraduate and postgraduate programs since 2006.
• Professional Engagement: Chartered Member of CIPD, Fellow of HEA, and qualified performance coach with prior roles in banking (Citigroup) and academia (UCL).

Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing sustainability and ethical business practices. Recent contributions include a 2024 presentation on worker cooperatives and a SIP Report on responsible management education.

• Awards: NERC Postgraduate Scholarship (1998).
• Teaching Roles: Over 15 years leading modules on leadership, CSR, and HRM with extensive experience in program design and student mentorship.