Lorraine Ryan

Lorraine Ryan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Work & Employment Studies at the University of Limerick. Her work focuses on precarious work, zero-hours contracts, corporate social responsibility, workplace democracy, and the future of work, with a particular emphasis on automation's impact on employment conditions.

Education:

• Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS), University of Limerick (2002)
• MSc in Human Resource Management (HRM), University of Limerick (2003)
• PhD, University of Limerick (2010)

Her research explores the regulation of non-standard employment across Anglo-Saxon countries, change management in public sector hospitals, and collaborative bargaining frameworks. Key themes include workplace democracy, employment law, and the ethical implications of corporate social responsibility.

Recent publications analyze precarious work trends, automation's effect on work design, and the ideological consequences of unemployment. These works span disciplines like Industrial Relations, Labor Rights, and Political Sociology, addressing subfields such as part-time work regulation, employee voice, and social justice.

Scientific Awards:

• IRCHSS Government of Ireland Scholarship

Lorraine has collaborated with international organizations like the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and engaged in policy-driven research commissioned by the Irish Government and the Financial Services Union. She actively contributes to academic governance through roles in ethics and mentorship committees.