Kerrie Unsworth

Kerrie Unsworth is Professor and Chair in Organisational Behaviour at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds. Her research examines how individuals juggle multiple goals in workplace contexts, with applications to pro-environmental behavior, leadership development, and employee well-being.

Developed the Goal Hierarchy framework—a tool for mapping personal values to daily actions—to enhance leadership, teamwork, and organizational culture. Research spans motivation theory, sustainable workplaces, and diversity/inclusion initiatives.

Publications focus on behavior change mechanisms, particularly in environmental sustainability and healthcare contexts. Recent works investigate food waste reduction strategies, gender dynamics in organizational behavior, and interventions for workplace well-being. Research consistently integrates theoretical rigor with practical organizational applications.

Secured £1M+ in research funding and serves as Associate Editor for Human Relations. Editorial board roles include Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Management Studies.

Leads research on workplace CSR and pro-environmental behavior, exploring organizational strategies for enhancing employee eco-behaviors without compromising productivity. Current projects examine leadership identity development and physiological influences on workplace behavior.