Roslyn Larkin

Roslyn Larkin is a Senior Lecturer at the Newcastle Business School (Human Resource Management) within the University of Newcastle's College of Human and Social Futures. She joined the university in 2004 as a casual academic and became a full-time faculty member in 2010. Her research focuses on HRM, knowledge management, ethical organizations, and leadership. Key projects include studies on knowledge transfer in regional wine clusters, job design in aged care, and ethical governance in Australia's banking sector.

Educational Background:

• Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
• Bachelor of Business (Honours), University of Newcastle
• Bachelor of Business, University of Newcastle

Research Interests: Roslyn’s work spans HRM strategies, cross-cultural knowledge transfer in multinational enterprises (MNEs), and ethical challenges in contemporary workplaces. She collaborates with institutions like Curtin University, RMIT, and international partners such as Napier University (Edinburgh) and Athabasca University (Canada). Her recent projects address global challenges like AI ethics, aging workforce policies, and the banking sector crisis.

Key Contributions: Her 2023 study on HR managers' pandemic responses highlights remote work challenges and institutional adaptability. Earlier work, including a 2016 analysis of Australia’s banking sector, critiques HRM failures in maintaining public trust. She also explores technological impacts in retail and the ethical implications of AI in workplaces.

Awards & Recognition:

• 2014 Faculty Business and Law Work Integrated Learning staff member of the year
• 2011 FBL excellence in teaching award

Teaching & Supervision: Roslyn advises on PhD topics ranging from wearable health technologies in Saudi Arabia to end-of-life decision-making. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, blending HRM with leadership and ethics. Her supervision record includes 5 completed and 2 ongoing projects.

Labs & Teams: Engaged in research networks like the Workshop on Institutions and Socio-economic Development (WISED), focusing on UN Sustainable Development Goals. Collaborates with industry partners on knowledge transfer initiatives in regional sectors like wine tourism.