Ross Donohue

Ross Donohue is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at Monash Business School, Monash University. His academic work spans occupational health and safety, psychological safety, and human resource management, with a strong emphasis on workplace wellbeing and cross-cultural dynamics.

His research interests include:

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Psychological Safety
• Occupational Violence and Aggression
• Scale Development and Validation
• Human Resource Management
• Cross-cultural Competence

Ross's recent publications reflect a focus on psychosocial safety, expatriate management, and ethical workplace behaviors, appearing in high-impact journals such as Journal of Business Research, Human Resource Management Review, and Journal of Business Ethics. His work often explores paradoxical dynamics in leadership and cultural adaptation.

He has been recognized with the Human Resource Management Review Scholarly Impact Award (2017–2022), highlighting the influence of his research. His scholarly contributions have been cited across platforms and picked up by news outlets and academic networks.

Ross actively supervises research and is accepting PhD students. He has led and contributed to numerous research projects, including those funded by WorkSafe Victoria, focusing on improving psychosocial health and safety in healthcare and retail sectors. His teaching includes courses such as MGF3621, MGX4000/5000, and MGX4200, indicating a strong commitment to graduate and postgraduate education.

He is part of a collaborative research network involving scholars like Helen De Cieri, Bojana Cooper, and Timothy Shea, working on national projects related to workplace safety and mental health. His research supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to decent work and economic growth.