The Centre’s emphasis on the changing landscapes of work includes research on new forms of work and employment relationships, changing organisational structures, institutions and behaviour and international business activities.

A distinctive feature of the Centre is its attention to the broader societal context in which work and organisational life occurs. Questions of gender, ethnicity, identity, meaning-making, sustainability and power relations remain vibrant concerns.

Major themes currently being addressed in the Centre include:

• Digital technology at work, including innovation in personnel selection, changing employment and professional relationships and new career patterns
• Precarious jobs and their personal and socio-economic effects
• Employee health and wellbeing, improving gender equalities and enhancing dignity and respect
• Citizenship, responsibility, sustainability and climate change: implications for organisations, management, employment and fair labour practices
• Regulation and governance of multinational and transnational organisations

The Centre fosters a vibrant research environment that includes doctoral students alongside early career and established researchers and eminent international visitors.