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Stephen Wood is a Professor of Management at the University of Leicester's School of Business. He previously held leadership roles at the University of Sheffield, including Deputy Director of the Institute of Work Psychology and Research Chair in Employment Relations. His career spans academic leadership, policy consultancy, and editorial roles across prominent journals like the British Journal of Industrial Relations. Wood has been involved in major research initiatives such as the ESRC Centre for Organisation and Innovation and the Software Engineering Observatory.
- Education: London School of Economics (Reader in Industrial Relations), University of Sheffield (Professor of Employment Relations)
- Affiliations: Visiting Professor at Cass Business School (2006–14), Academic Fellow of CIPD, Fellow of Higher Education Academy
His research focuses on organizational behavior, work-life balance, employment relations, and the impact of economic policies on workplaces. He has advised government bodies like the Department of Trade and Industry and contributed to policy frameworks addressing workplace safety, innovation, and mental health.
Notable awards include Academician of the Academy of Social Science (2007) and recognition for his editorial contributions. His recent work examines remote work dynamics, pandemic-era workplace adaptations, and the interplay between organizational practices and employee well-being.
Wood has led projects on high-involvement management strategies in recessionary environments and contributed to national surveys like the Workplace Employment Relations Survey. His interdisciplinary approach bridges management theory with practical policy solutions.
