Tone Therese Linge

Tone Therese Linge is an Associate Professor in Organizational and Multicultural Communication at the Department of Management and Service Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Stavanger. Her research focuses on workplace communication, diversity management, and labor rights in the hospitality industry. She has published extensively on topics such as trade union advocacy, crisis communication, workplace harassment prevention, and migrant inclusion in service sectors. Linge collaborates with international organizations like the Global Hospitality Research Alliance (GHRA) to address systemic issues in hospitality work. Her recent work emphasizes fair work practices, psychological safety, and ethical leadership in multicultural environments. She has contributed to conferences such as the International Labour Process Conference and the Nordic Symposium on Tourism and Hospitality Research, presenting findings on Nordic labor practices and global industry challenges.

Key projects include investigating sexual harassment prevention strategies, workplace abuse during the pandemic, and the evolving role of trade unions. Linge’s work bridges academic research with practical policy recommendations, aiming to improve worker welfare and organizational practices. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates management studies, social sciences, and intercultural communication to address complex labor issues.