This theme examines how economic, organisational, and social structures shape individual and societal well-being. Research focuses on labour markets, workplace conditions, social inequalities, and policies that promote fairness, inclusion, and improved quality of life.
Example research areas and expertise:
- Work-life balance and workplace well-being
- Pay, incentives, and labour market outcomes
- Labour market inequality and employment policy
- Equality, diversity and inclusion in organisations
- Migration, refugee integration, and employment
- Human rights, responsible business, and social justice
- Housing, energy poverty, and social welfare
- Social impacts of economic and public health shocks
- Health inequalities and well-being
Theme Co-Leads
Dr Yu Aoki-Beattie and Prof. Alexandros Zangelidis
Members
Dr Nglaa Ahmad / Dr Harminder Battu / Prof. Keith Bender / Dr Shainaz Firfiray / Dr Tatiana Gladkikh / Prof. Donald Hislop / Prof. M. Azizul Islam / Dr Loliya Kagher / Dr Youngsoo Kim / Dr Ye Li / Dr Naser Makarem / Dr Likun Mao / Prof. David McCausland / Dr Marco Mello / Dr Benedikt Mihm / Dr Elham Moonesirust / Dr Mauro Papi / Dr Eva Pocher / Dr Hossein Radmard / Dr Thereza R. S. de Aguiar / Prof. John Skåtun / Dr Timothy Stone
Theme Publications
Khan, H., Mouzas, S., Khan, Z., & Lee, R. (2026). How Non-Market Collaboration Shapes Stakeholders’ Wellbeing through Climate-risk management Strategies in Emerging Market B2B Firms? Industrial Marketing Management, 138, 1-14. Advance online publication.
Shahib, H. M., Islam, M. A., & Adhariani, D. (2026). Developing Agrarian Disclosures for Local Governments of a Southern Country: A Broader Community and SDG Perspective. Social and Environmental Accountability Journal.