Roger Seifert

Professor Roger Seifert is a faculty member at the University of Wolverhampton Business School, holding the academic rank of Professor of Industrial Relations. He has been actively involved in research, consultancy, and editorial work since his appointment in 2008.

• PhD (London School of Economics)
• MBA (London Business School)
• BA (Oxford University)

His research interests focus on industrial and employee relations, with specific expertise in:

• Employment issues in emergency services (fire, police, ambulance).
• Work experiences of BME staff in local government.
• Impact of reforms on employment in the Ministry of Justice.
• Reforms of health and education services.

The themes of his recent publications reflect his engagement with:

• Public sector pay determination and labor disputes.
• Ethnic diversity and cultural identity in the workplace.
• Leadership styles and their impact on job performance.
• Historical and contemporary labor policy analysis.
• Reforms in education, healthcare, and justice sectors.

Professor Seifert has contributed to professional bodies such as the World Association of Political Economy and the Centre for Labour and Social Studies, and serves on editorial committees for journals like Historical Studies in Industrial Relations. His media work includes over 20 interviews in 2016 on topics ranging from strikes to tattoos at work and legal frameworks for labor disputes.