Stavroula Leka

Professor Stavroula Leka is a faculty member at Lancaster University, holding the position of Professor of Organisations, Work & Health within the Department of Health Research under the Faculty of Health and Medicine. Her research focuses on psychosocial risks at work, mental health promotion, and organizational policies for sustainable work environments. She actively engages in international policy analysis, particularly regarding psychological health and safety leadership in diverse sectors like healthcare, oil and gas, and SMEs.

Her work emphasizes aligning organizational actions with national policies to create healthier workplaces. Notable projects include an ongoing initiative (2024–2026) exploring occupational safety and health services as universal rights. She collaborates across disciplines, addressing topics such as presenteeism, overtime impacts, and CSR/ESG instruments in fostering equality and well-being.

Stavroula has contributed to over 30 publications since 2016, with recent works analyzing line manager training effectiveness, policy frameworks in Europe and beyond, and psychosocial climate interventions. Her research often bridges theory and practice, offering actionable insights for employers and policymakers.

Key themes in her publications include the role of safety leadership, psychosocial risk assessment in high-stress industries, and the interplay between corporate governance and employee mental health. She advocates for proactive approaches like Vision Zero to shift from accident prevention to holistic well-being promotion.

Her advisory work spans organizational restructuring impacts, work-family conflict resolution, and cross-cultural policy comparisons (e.g., Sweden, Ghana, China). She is affiliated with research groups addressing OSH systems, psychosocial safety climate, and sustainable work practices.