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Centre for Research on Work and Organisations

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We are a hub for research-active staff from the Department of Human Resource Management & Organisational Behaviour. We respond critically to academic, policy and practitioner debates around a broad range of work and organisations-related issues.

Part of Business

We have five main objectives: to stimulate research discussions and knowledge exchange; to engage in theoretical and empirical research, and publish it in relevant, reputable, and high-quality outlets; to engage in research which has an impact on individuals, policy makers, organisations, and societies; to receive funding for its members’ research through research councils and other funders, and via collaborations with business and professional bodies; to provide a knowledge foundation for research-informed teaching.

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Research highlights

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Career development in Universities: academic career trajectories

Future societies and communities
Professor Yehuda Baruch, a global leader in career studies, brings a system perspective to exploring careers in various contexts. His recent study examined careers of university leaders, building on and expanding his Career Ecosystem Theory.

Informing policy for the future of work

Future societies and communities
Health and wellbeing
Space
During the Covid-19 pandemic, office workers had to migrate from the office to work from home.
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Mirror Talkers – eco tips for hairdressers to share with their clients to save time, resources and money

Environment, sustainability and clean growth
Mirror Talkers – eco tips for hairdressers to share with their clients to save time, resources and money.
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The motivational power of positive news stories

Environment, sustainability and clean growth
Future societies and communities
Culture and creativity
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Building sustainability into hair and beauty

Environment, sustainability and clean growth
Culture and creativity
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Connect with us

To find out more about our work, contact our Centre Director Dr Naveena Prakasam.
N.Prakasam@soton.ac.uk