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Kathleen Riach is an Adjunct Professor (Research) in the Department of Management at Monash Business School, Monash University. She is actively engaged in research on ageing at work, gender, identity, and workplace inclusion, with a recent focus on menopause and leadership equity in healthcare. She collaborates widely across institutions and sectors and is involved in PhD supervision.
Research Interests:
- Ageing and employment
- Gender and career trajectories
- Workplace menopause support
- Organizational equality and diversity
- Emotions, sexuality, and the body at work
- Qualitative and arts-based methodologies
Her research explores how marginalized aspects of identity shape workplace experiences. She has led major projects on advancing women in healthcare leadership and supplier diversity, often using interdisciplinary and innovative methods.
Recent Publication Trends: Her recent work centers on menopause in the workplace, gender equity in healthcare leadership, and ageing in professional contexts. Her publications appear in top journals such as Organization Studies, Human Relations, and JAMA Network Open, reflecting interdisciplinary impact across management, sociology, and public health.
Scientific Awards:
- Monash Business School Dean's Award for Research Excellence (2016)
Advising and Grants: She is accepting PhD students and has been a Chief Investigator on multiple competitive grants, including NHMRC-funded projects. Notable projects include Advancing Women in Healthcare Leadership and Menopause Information Pack for Organizations (MIPO), which translates research into practical workplace resources.
Labs and Teams: She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at Monash University, the University of Melbourne, and healthcare institutions. She co-leads initiatives like MIPO, which aims to embed menopause support in organizational practice through open-access resources.
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