Organisation, Work and Leadership

The research and teaching of the Department Organisation, Work and Leadership is helping create equitable and inclusive workplaces, craft fairer employment regulations, and develop ethical and effective leaders. In our research, we work with a range of stakeholders: small and medium enterprises, non-governmental organisations, charities, trade unions, HR professionals, public sector entities, and global enterprises. 

Our supportive research environment fosters meaningful engagement with the non-academic world and facilitates the pursuit of high-quality publications. Our research has appeared in leading peer-reviewed scholarly journals including the Journal of Management, Journal of Organizational Behaviour, Human Relations, Work, Employment & Society, and Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice.

We provide excellent research-led teaching to undergraduates, postgraduates and working professionals. Our MSc in Human Resource Management programme is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The programme provides the necessary knowledge and understanding to be awarded professional membership of the CIPD at Associate level.