Rob Briner

Rob Briner is a Professor of Organizational Psychology at Queen Mary University London and Scientific Director of the Center for Evidence-Based Management (CEBMA). He leads research in organizational psychology, human resources, and their intersections with well-being and workplace dynamics. His work emphasizes evidence-based practice in management and HR, aiming to improve managerial decision-making through rigorous evidence synthesis.

Briner’s research focuses on areas such as work-nonwork relationships, psychological contracts, and ethnicity in the workplace. He has co-founded and actively directs CEBMA, an organization dedicated to advancing evidence-based management through training, dissemination, and policy engagement. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, including HR Magazine’s 2015 ‘Most Influential HR Thinker’ title and the 2014 British Psychological Society award for academic contributions to practice.

A sought-after speaker, Briner frequently delivers keynote addresses on evidence-based management, bridging academic research and practitioner needs. His interdisciplinary approach integrates organizational psychology with practical management strategies, fostering innovation in both academic and applied contexts.