جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mias Arnaudمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Occupational Health
• Social Dialogue Practices
• Labor Policies
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mias Arnaud is a full professor of sociology at Paris Dauphine University - PSL , specializing in occupational health, social dialogue practices, labor policy, and the impact of working conditions on career trajectories and job insecurity. He coordinates the editorial board of the journal Sociologie du travail and co-leads the research program "Frontiers of Wage Employment and Labor and Employment Policies" at IRISSO (UMR CNRS-INRAE-Université Paris Dauphine). Education: École Normale Supérieure de Cachan (now ENS Paris-Saclay), Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers (doctorate) His research examines workplace health systems, labor reforms, and institutional reconfiguration in employment relations, with a focus on multinational corporations and public sector employment. He directs the "Work in Transitions" Circle, analyzing ecological and digital transitions in labor dynamics. Scientific contributions span 15 recent works on topics like neoliberal labor reforms, collective bargaining in platform economies, psychosocial risks in temporary employment, and institutional shifts in workplace governance. Key sub-fields include labor policy harmonization, precarious employment in civil service, and corporate social responsibility frameworks. Leadership roles include membership in national scientific commissions (INRS, GIS Creapt), steering committee of GIS Gestes, and former Vice-President of Social Responsibility at Paris Dauphine. He integrates interdisciplinary approaches in health-safety interventions and temporal evolution of employment relations.

Amanda Colesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Political Economy of Labour Markets
• Workforce Development
• Cultural Economy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amanda Coles is a Senior Lecturer in Employment Relations within the Department of Management at Deakin University's Faculty of Business and Law. She also holds a position as Lecturer in Arts and Cultural Management at the same institution. Coles serves as Deputy Editor of the Journal of Industrial Relations and is a co-researcher with the Interuniversity Research Centre on Globalization and Work (CRIMT) in Montreal, Canada. Dr. Coles' research examines the political economy of labour markets and workforce development in the cultural economy with a focus on public policy, collective representation and intersectional inequality. Her work particularly investigates gender inequality in creative industries including film, television, and opera production. She has conducted significant research on the Australian cinematography workforce, revealing issues of precarious employment, hiring discrimination, and toxic workplace culture. Her analysis of The Royal Opera demonstrated that over 15 seasons, 90% of all opera productions credited a male director, with women significantly underrepresented in leadership roles. Her scholarly output shows a clear trend toward examining gender equity through empirical analysis of creative industries workforce data. Recent publications focus on comparative international assessments of gender policies in film sectors, career pathways in screen industries, and the impact of non-standard work arrangements on diversity in performing arts. Her research methodology typically involves large-scale data analysis of production credits, workforce surveys, and policy document examination. As Deputy Editor of the Journal of Industrial Relations, Coles plays a significant role in shaping scholarly discourse in employment relations. Her research collaborations extend internationally through her work with CRIMT and comparative studies of Canadian and Australian creative industries. Dr. Coles' research has practical implications for policy development in cultural industries, with findings presented to industry bodies and policymakers. Her work on camera department diversity was commissioned by the Australian Cinematographers Society and has informed industry discussions about workforce development and inclusion initiatives.

Ioulia Bessaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Flexible working arrangements
• Non-standard employment
• Labour market insecurity & precarity
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ioulia Bessa is an Associate Professor at the Leeds University Business School , specializing in flexible work arrangements, non-standard employment, and platform economy precarity. She holds a PhD from Bayes Business School, City University of London, and has been affiliated with the Centre for Employment Relations Innovation and Change (CERIC) since 2015. Research Focus: Labour market insecurity, mental health impacts of precarity, post-BREXIT and post-COVID-19 workforce dynamics, and platform economy protest patterns Key Grants: ESRC-Digital Futures at Work (8m£), International Labour Organisation projects, and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung research Supervision: Mentoring PhD students on topics including gender pay gaps, sickness absence management, and single Chinese professional women's work-life experiences External Engagement: Regular media contributor (Financial Times, The Telegraph, CIPD), Higher Education Fellow, and member of CYGNA Women in Academia Network Her work combines quantitative analysis of national/international datasets like UKHLS and European Working Conditions Survey with qualitative insights into worker wellbeing and organizational responses to economic transitions.

Andrene J. Castroمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cultural Politics of Race in Education
• Education Policy
• Teacher Labor Markets
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrene J. Castro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education, and a faculty scholar with the Convergence Labs @VCU - Thriving Communities. Her research focuses on the cultural politics of race in education policy, teacher recruitment/retention for teachers of color, and school reform policies affecting neighborhood-communities. She holds a Ph.D. in educational policy and planning from UT Austin, an M.S. in urban education from FIU, and a B.S. in English education from USF. Education Background: Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Planning, University of Texas at Austin M.S. in Urban Education, Florida International University B.S. in English Education, University of South Florida Research Interests: Cultural Politics of Race: Examines how race intersects with education policies and school leadership. Teacher Labor Markets: Analyzes systemic exclusion and job insecurity faced by teachers of color. School-Community Dynamics: Explores gentrification impacts and rezoning policies affecting school equity. Recent Work Trends: Her 2023-2025 publications emphasize equity resistance campaigns, racialized administrative burdens, and the role of neoliberal antiracism in DEI leadership. She critically examines how school policies perpetuate racial stratification in teacher workforces and community-school relationships. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to Convergence Labs @VCU, focusing on interdisciplinary solutions for equitable education and community thriving.

• Labor Studies
• Gig Economy
• Precarious Work
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Peter Holtum is an Honorary Fellow and Lecturer at the School of Social Science, University of Queensland. His research focuses on labor economics, gig economy dynamics, and precarious work arrangements, with emphasis on worker identities and policy implications. Research interests center on sociological analyses of emerging work paradigms, including: Intersectional experiences of gig workers Labor resistance strategies in insecure employment Policy frameworks for on-demand economies Migrant labor comparative studies Publications demonstrate consistent focus on gig economy impacts, with methodological strengths in qualitative analysis and policy evaluation. Recent work examines Uber driver experiences across migrant/non-migrant cohorts and critiques of flexibility narratives.

Wike Beenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Labour Sociology
• Creative Industries
• Digital Transformation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Wike Been is an Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specifically within the Department of Sociology. Their research focuses on labour sociology, particularly examining creative industries, digital transformation impacts on work, and migrant labour conditions. They investigate topics like labour market flexibilization, job quality, and collective bargaining dynamics across sectors such as the creative industries and temporary agency work. Research interests include the interplay between digitalisation and meaningful work, precarity in creative sectors, and regulatory challenges in combating exploitation of migrant workers. Been has published extensively on earnings inequality in creative industries, pandemic-era labour market trends, and cross-national comparisons of labour representation in industries like the videogame sector. Publications span peer-reviewed journals such as Cultural Trends , European Journal of Industrial Relations , and Italian Labour Law e-Journal , with a focus on sociological analyses of contemporary work dynamics. Their work often addresses policy implications for improving job quality and worker protections in evolving economic landscapes. Been's academic contributions include studies on downward wage convergence, the resilience of wage-setting institutions in Europe, and the role of sectoral self-regulation in protecting vulnerable workers. They maintain an active research agenda exploring how digital transformation reshapes work structures and worker well-being.

Tahira M. Probstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology
• Occupational Health Psychology
• Workplace Safety
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tahira M. Probst is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Washington State University . She serves as Associate Director of the NSF NRT-LEAD program focusing on robotics and autonomous systems training. Her research spans 25 years in industrial/organizational psychology with emphasis on economic precarity, job insecurity, and workplace safety. Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1998) Co-investigator in international collaborations with University of Rome and University of Santiago, Chile Her research interests include: Technology-induced job insecurity and automation anxiety Cross-cultural responses to economic stressors Safety climate and accident underreporting Stereotype threat in pregnancy and marginalized professions Psychosocial risks in precarious employment Recent publications highlight multilevel analysis of job insecurity across: National corruption indices Organizational learning climates Industry-specific safety cultures Algorithmic management systems She founded the Coalition for Healthy and Equitable Workplaces (CHEW) Lab , where undergraduate and graduate students contribute to all stages of research from design to co-authorship. Lab alumni hold positions at University of Illinois , CUNY Baruch , and Swiss Federal Institute of Technology . Scientific recognition includes: 2015 Emerald Literati Network Award for Excellence Her work has been featured in 17+ international media outlets including Reuters , Science Daily , and Fortune magazine. Current research explores NSF-funded intersections between AI adoption and worker well-being.

Woody Powellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organizational Theory
• Network Analysis
• Institutional Isomorphism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Woody Powell is Jacks Family Professor of Education and Professor (by courtesy) of Sociology, Organizational Behavior, Management Science and Engineering, and Communication at Stanford University . He serves as Faculty Co-Director of the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS) since 2006 and leads its Civic Life of Cities Lab, studying civil society organizations across global cities. He has been recognized with the 2019 School of Humanities and Sciences Dean's Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and is a member of prestigious academies like the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and The British Academy. Education : PhD in Sociology (SUNY-Stony Brook, 1978), MA in Sociology (SUNY-Stony Brook, 1975), BA in Sociology (Florida State University, 1971) His research focuses on organizational theory and network analysis , particularly how ideas and practices transfer across organizations. He investigates institutional isomorphism , knowledge networks , and civil society dynamics , with a strong emphasis on the role of networks in enabling or constraining innovation. Recent publications explore themes like the evolution from bureaucratic to open organizational forms, the legacy of institutional theory, and the impact of precarious labor. His seminal works, such as the 1990 article on network forms of organization and the 1983 paper on institutional isomorphism, remain foundational in organizational sociology. Scientific Awards : Max Weber Award (1990), Viviana Zelizer Prize (2005), American Sociological Review's most cited article (1983), and honorary degrees from Uppsala University and Copenhagen Business School. He mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, including Priyam Saraf, Nick Sherefkin, and Tuomas Vesterinen. As director of SCANCOR and co-founder of PACS, he has shaped academic networks and civic research initiatives.

Andrew Rossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labor and work
• Urban and suburban studies
• Intellectual history
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew Ross is a Professor of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University's College of Arts & Science. His research focuses on labor and work, urban and suburban studies, intellectual history, social and political theory, ecology and technology, and cultural studies. He is an active member of professional organizations including the American Association of University Professors and American Studies Association. Dr. Ross holds a Ph.D. from the University of Kent at Canterbury (1984) and an M.A. from Aberdeen University (1978). He has authored or edited more than 25 books and over 300 articles, with research recognized by the Palestine Book Award for his 2019 publication 'Stone Men'. His scholarly contributions bridge academia and activism, examining how power structures shape labor, urban environments, and cultural production. Current research explores the intersections of debt, carcerality, housing insecurity, and corporate influence on urban development.

• Working Conditions
• Working Hours
• Labor Market Participation
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Mari Holm Ingelsrud is a sociologist and Researcher II at OsloMet's Norwegian Institute for Labor Research (AFI) . With a background from NTNU and UiO, her work focuses on labor conditions, working hours, employee involvement, and work-life balance. Key research areas: Quantitative Methods , Work Environment , Flexibility , and Part-Time Employment Active projects: Better Shifts (healthcare scheduling), Crossbow (remote work balance), and REFLEX (work-time flexibility) Recent publications analyze remote work's psychosocial impacts, non-standard work arrangements post-COVID-19, and temporary employment dynamics. She frequently collaborates with scholars like Vilde Hoff Bernstrøm and Wendy Nilsen .

• Work Disability Prevention
• Occupational Health
• Workers' Compensation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ellen MacEachen is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Health, Aging & Society at McMaster University , with a focus on interdisciplinary research spanning occupational health, work disability prevention, and labor policy. Her work critically examines the intersections of workplace safety, precarious employment, and systemic inequities, particularly in Canadian contexts. Her research interests include: Work disability prevention and policy Return-to-work (RTW) coordination and barriers Health and safety in small/gig economy workplaces Impact of digitalization on occupational conditions Intersectional analysis of marginalized worker groups Comparative social security systems Recent publications analyze pandemic responses, gig worker precarity, and systemic gaps in workers' compensation systems. While no formal awards are listed, her work is frequently referenced in policy documents and clinical guidelines.

• Ethnic diversity and well-being
• Precarious work
• Social inequalities and health
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Franziska J. Kößler is a scientific collaborator at the Occupational Health Psychology unit within the Institute of Psychology at Humboldt University of Berlin , part of its Faculty of Life Sciences. She previously worked as a Junior researcher at Université de Fribourg (CH) and held Doctoral research fellow positions at both Humboldt University and the WZB Berlin Social Science Center . Education : PhD studies at Humboldt University (2017-2023), M.Sc. in Psychology from Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg (2016), B.Sc. from Leopold-Franzens University of Innsbruck (2014) Her research focuses on ethnic diversity and well-being , precarious work , social inequalities in health , and immigrant worker experiences . She contributed to major publications on workplace incivility , job insecurity , and diversity-related emotional strain . Her 2023 book Risking illness or losing your job? analyzed employment-health dilemmas during the pandemic. Scientific awards include the 2020 Flexible Funding at WZB and a Doctoral scholarship from the Hans-Böckler Foundation (2017-2019). She belongs to the European Association for Work and Organizational Psychology and the German Society for Psychology (Section for Work, Organizational and Business Psychology).

Lotta Junnilainenمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Sociology
• Urban Sociology
• Social and economic geography
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lotta Junnilainen is an Academy Research Fellow and University Lecturer at the Department of Geosciences and Geography, Faculty of Science, University of Helsinki. She is affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Urban and Regional Studies (Urbaria) and the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science. Her academic work spans urban sociology, social geography, and ethnographic research methodologies. Junnilainen is currently leading the Academy of Finland-funded project 'The moral drama of street gangs. A multidimensional approach to the "gang problem" in Finland' (MoDS 2023-2027), which examines street gang phenomena through multiple perspectives beyond just those labeled as 'gang members.' She also serves as supervisor for doctoral programs in Social Sciences and Political, Societal and Regional Change. Her research interests focus on inequality, urban spaces, democracy, and community dynamics, with particular attention to marginalized youth, low-income neighborhoods, and social class structures. Her ethnographic approach involves deep immersion in the everyday lives of research subjects, examining cultural practices and social interactions within urban environments. Junnilainen's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on urban sociology and social inequality, with publications covering topics from street gangs to neighborhood dynamics, precarious work in the service industry, and immigrant integration in Finnish cities. Her research shows a progression from studying urban poverty and neighborhood dynamics to more complex examinations of moral frameworks surrounding social issues. Sociology-lehden toimituskauden 2019-2021 paras artikkeli (Best article of the 2019-2021 editorial period of the Sociology journal), March 25, 2022 Junnilainen actively participates in doctoral education, supervising theses related to inequality, social class, urban research, and qualitative methodologies. Her extensive conference participation across Europe demonstrates her engagement with broader academic communities in urban sociology and social research methods. She has held visiting researcher positions at NYU's Department of Sociology and Humboldt University, reflecting her international scholarly connections.

• Precarious Work
• Automotive Industry
• Labor Relations in India
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tom Barnes serves as Principal Research Fellow at the Institute for Humanities and Social Sciences within the Faculty of Education and Arts. His scholarly profile centers on labor dynamics in deindustrializing contexts, with particular expertise in Australian automotive sector transitions and India's manufacturing labor relations. Research interests span precarious work, automotive industry restructuring, informal labor systems, and geographies of job quality. His work examines how asset-based economies reshape worker vulnerability, with field studies on warehouse logistics, retrenched automotive workers, and India's "low-road" employment strategies. Recent publications analyze spatial dimensions of labor market policy and comparative frameworks for understanding precarious work across Global North and South contexts. Article trends reveal sustained focus on automotive industry collapse impacts (2022-2025), evolving into broader examinations of logistical labor regimes and asset-based welfare systems. Methodologically, his work combines qualitative fieldwork with policy analysis, often co-authored with Australian and international collaborators like Andrew Beer and Sally Weller. While no formal advising or grant activities are documented in source materials, his research demonstrates strong engagement with worker communities through interview-based studies of retrenched automotive workers and warehouse laborers. Current projects include longitudinal datasets tracking career pathways after manufacturing decline and comparative analyses of labor transitions in India and Australia.

• Human Resource Management
• Leadership
• Work Design
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Kirsteen Grant is a Professor at the Business School of Edinburgh Napier University, where she conducts research and teaching in human resource management, leadership, work design, and employment relations. She is actively involved in research projects related to public sector leadership, psychological contracts in policing, and youth expectations of work. She supervises multiple PhD students and contributes to major academic publications and conferences. Professor, Business School, Edinburgh Napier University Associate Director (Development), Scottish Institute for Policing Research (2024–2027) Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (SFHEA) Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (CMBE) Her research focuses on human resource management, leadership, work-life balance, digitalization, and the future of work . She explores how technological changes, flexible working, and organizational restructuring impact employee wellbeing and professional identity. Her work often employs qualitative and mixed methods, especially in public sector and aviation contexts. Recent publications show a strong trend in work design, digitalization, precarious employment, and leadership development . Her co-edited Emerald Handbook of Work, Workplaces and Disruptive Issues in HRM (2022) consolidates emerging themes in the field. She investigates how work intensification, remote work, and AI reshape work practices and employee experiences. Her scientific contributions include: Research on precarious employment in commercial aviation Studies on psychological contracts in policing Analysis of youth expectations of work Leadership challenges in the public sector Job crafting in post-pandemic workplaces Kirsteen Grant advises several PhD students, including Sara Whinnett, Meg Wright, Hong Neo, Annmarie Blackwood, and Ewurabena Wilson . She has secured funding from the Scottish Institute for Policing Research and the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland for projects on police psychological contracts and youth workplace readiness. She is not part of a named lab but collaborates within research centers focused on policing and workforce development.