Research and impact at the Work Inclusivity Research Centre

Led by Dr Mengyi Xu

This research explores the perceptions, experiences, and work out comes of the Four-Day Work Week (4DWW) in the UK. By conducting qualitative studies with employers, managers, and employees, we aim to provide empirical insights into the 4DWW.The findings will contribute to the global discourse on the future of work and inform policy-making for various sectors.

Led by- Professor Etlyn Kenny

The EMEDCT project examines the careers of minority ethnic doctors. This is a mixed methods study using ‘life course’ analysis of how minority ethnic doctors transition through each stage of a medical career. The findings will increase our understanding of how minority ethnic doctors achieve career success and overcome barriers, and how experiences and strategies differ for doctors from different minority ethnic groups

Led by-Dr Margarita Nyfoudii

This research explores coaching in organisations. It show show coaching by the line manager helps teams become more productive. It also highlights the importance of managers adopting a learning approach for team productivity.

Dr. Holly Birkett and Dr. Sarah Forbes are leading the Equal Parenting project with the aim of improving the use of family friendly policies and flexible working in the UK.

Find out more about the project.