Jesus Canduela

Jesus Canduela is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University. He holds a PhD, MSc, and BSc (Hons) and specializes in labor market policy, employee ownership, and workplace inclusion. His research addresses intersectional fair work frameworks, pandemic impacts on equality, and consumer behavior in digital contexts. He has collaborated internationally, including at the International Labour Process Conference and Australian/New Zealand Academy of Management.

Education:

• PhD (Discipline unspecified)
• MSc (Discipline unspecified)
• BSc (Honors, Discipline unspecified)

Research Interests: Canduela focuses on labor market dynamics, inclusive employment practices for neurodiverse populations, and the socio-economic impacts of employee ownership models. His work integrates policy analysis with real-world applications, such as autism-inclusive workplace frameworks and pandemic resilience strategies. Recent studies explore 'leaveism' (workplace overwork culture) and trust mechanisms in digital consumer platforms.

Grants & Collaborations: Leads projects funded by organizations like the Equality Commission Northern Ireland and Scottish Government. Collaborates with institutions on topics ranging from pub industry impacts to cross-border M&A negotiations.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary teams addressing labor policy, employee wellbeing, and digital marketing dynamics.