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Research and Innovation

Leeds University Business School

Leeds University Business School’s "Research and Innovation" podcast brings you insights from our expert researchers. From the future of work, to disruptive technologies; green behaviours to emerging markets, we cover a wide-range of topical issues and novel ideas. Listen to the podcast to find out more about our research and how it’s inspiring business managers, informing policymakers and influencing society. If you have any comments regarding any of these episodes, please contact

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20:05

The danger of making assumptions about digital equality

Research and Innovation ·

2022/07/18

The danger of making assumptions about digital equality based on binary digital inclusion data.Professor Chris Forde (Leeds University Business School) speaks to Dr Becky Faith and Kevin Hernandez (Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex) about their research on digital inequalities. They discuss the problematic assumption that most people now have access, and the right skills, to use the internet and why we need better data to understand the nature of digital exclusion.This is part

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22:00

Introducing the Digit Data Observatory

Research and Innovation ·

2022/07/18

In this introductory episode of the Data Observatory podcast series, Professor Chris Forde (Leeds University Business School) and Dr Emma Russell (University of Sussex) talk about the ESRC-funded Digital Futures at Work (Digit) Research Centre and its main research themes, what the Data Observatory is for, and how it can benefit other researchers, policymakers and wider society.Visit the Digit Data Observatory.Digit is jointly led by the Universities of Sussex and Leeds Business Schools with

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18:31

How the Covid-19 pandemic has affected global...

Research and Innovation ·

2022/07/11

Dr Danat Valizade and Dr Manhal Ali discuss their paper on the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic for global inequalities in work and employment.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in May 2022. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available.Read the paper: “Inequalities in the disruption of paid work during the Covid-19 pandemic: A world systems analysis of core, semi-periphery, and periphery

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22:12

Introducing the Labour Mobility In Transition project

Research and Innovation ·

2022/06/28

In this introductory episode, Dr Gabriella Alberti and Dr Jo Cutter talk about their three-year research project investigating the impact of the post-Brexit regulation migration for work on the UK labour market. The project looks at how employers and workers shape these mobility transitions and how they engage in dialogue with each other and with other stakeholders. It also considers how COVID-19 has impacted these transitions and dialogue.Visit the project webpage. This project is funded by the

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16:49

Why the music industry won’t be “Uberized”

Research and Innovation ·

2022/06/20

Dr Charles Umney and Dr Dario Azzellini discuss the limits to the platform economy, and why many occupations are unlikely to be ‘Uberized’, using the live music industry as an example.Dr Umney and Dr Azzellini, along with other CERIC members, presented at the 40th International Labour Process Conference held on 21-23 April 2022 in Padua, Italy. This podcast episode focuses on the presentation they gave at the conference, with Dr Ian Greer - “Why most occupations won’t be ‘Uberized’”.This episode was

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15:27

How personal histories impact our expectations of...

Research and Innovation ·

2022/06/20

Professor Vera Trappmann and Dr Charles Umney talk about their research on how emotional factors in a person’s past can influence their work orientation and different expectations of working life.Professor Trappmann and Dr Umney, along with other CERIC members, presented at the 40th International Labour Process Conference held on 21-23 April 2022 in Padua, Italy. This episode was recorded in May 2022. If you would like to get in touch regarding this research, contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A

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19:33

Filipino migrant workers in Malaysia: trajectories of...

Research and Innovation ·

2022/06/20

Professor Chris Forde speaks to Professor Jonathan Winterton about Jonathan’s work exploring Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in Malaysia. They discuss the motives for Filipinos to become migrant workers, the role of the regulatory framework and agents, and the multiple trajectories of exploitation.Professor Winterton is one of the many CERIC members who presented at the 40th International Labour Process Conference held on 21-23 April 2022 in Padua, Italy. This podcast episode focuses on the

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15:24

How to make hybrid meetings effective

Research and Innovation ·

2022/06/06

Dr Emma Gritt (Leeds University Business School) welcomes back Babak Tizkar (Head of Building Information Modelling at Atkins) to discuss how to make hybrid meetings more effective. They talk about how to: encourage engagement, ensure that the right tools are used, and provide appropriate training.This project – Adapting Offices for the Future of Work – is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), as part of UK Research and Innovation’s rapid response to Covid-19.This podcast

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18:43

Rethinking situated learning

Research and Innovation ·

2022/05/30

Dr James Brooks is joined by his colleagues, Professor Irena Grugulis and Dr Hugh Cook, to discuss their paper - Rethinking Situated Learning: Participation and Communities of Practice in the UK Fire and Rescue Service. They discuss what is meant by communities of practice, key findings from their research with the UK Fire and Rescue Service about the process of learning, and practical recommendations from their research.Read the paper: Rethinking Situated Learning: Participation and Communities of

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20:48

Utilising technology to support hybrid working

Research and Innovation ·

2022/05/16

Dr Emma Gritt (Leeds University Business School) is joined by Babak Tizkar (Head of Building Information Modelling at Atkins) to talk about the role of technology in supporting hybrid working. Babak shares insights from Atkins on the approach the company has taken towards hybrid working during lockdown and as we’re coming out of the pandemic.This project – Adapting Offices for the Future of Work – is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), as part of UK Research and Innovation’s

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18:17

A fractured global economy

Research and Innovation ·

2022/05/11

Professor Marina Papanastassiou and Professor Peter Buckley discuss the deep and growing fracture in the global economy, how it affects the Sustainable Development Goals, and how it may be changing the role of multinationals.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in April 2022. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available. Visit the CIBUL website for further information.About the speakers: Marina

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29:58

Fashion supply chains, modern slavery, and the...

Research and Innovation ·

2022/04/28

In this final episode of the “fashion supply chains and modern slavery” series, Drs Matthew Davis, Mark Sumner, Divya Singhal and Hinrich Voss, discuss the findings from their research project. They talk about the uneven impacts of the pandemic, the increased empathy between brands and suppliers, past ethical trading experiences, and implications for the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015.Read the full report and summary report.Visit the webpage.Listen to previous podcast episodes.This podcast episode was

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13:25

Intersectional identities and career progression in...

Research and Innovation ·

2022/04/25

Dr Kathryn Watson is joined by Dr Juliet Kele (Northumbria University) to discuss their paper on intersectional identities and career progression in retail, focusing on the experiences of minority ethnic women.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in March 2022. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available.Read the paper: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/gwao.12830

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23:47

Bullying in the workplace

Research and Innovation ·

2022/04/11

Dr Sam Farley speaks to Julie Dennis, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at ACAS, about workplace bullying – the different forms of bullying and harassment, the effect the pandemic and working online has had on it, and how ACAS can help with disputes and offer advice.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in March 2022. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. You can visit ACAS’s bullying guidance on their website. A transcript of this

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20:14

Adapting offices for the future of work: A case study...

Research and Innovation ·

2022/03/28

Dr Matthew Davis (Leeds University Business School) is joined by Professor Simon Rees (School of Civil Engineering) and Duncan Hurd (Avnet) to discuss how Avnet has adapted its Premier Farnell office and distribution facilities in Leeds during the pandemic and in response to new ways of working. As an international organisation, Duncan talks about the need to consider different cultural requirements as well as the requirements of functional teams and the preferences of employees when adapting office

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17:05

How is office design changing to accommodate hybrid...

Research and Innovation ·

2022/01/25

Dr Matthew Davis, Leeds University Business School, is joined by Professor Simon Rees, School of Civil Engineering, and Mike Burton, Director at AECOM. They talk about how developers and designers are making changes to offices for new ways of working. This includes: better ventilation, different technology for hybrid working, making the office more attractive for those used to working from home, and designing offices to be more accommodating for neurodiverse people.This project – Adapting Offices

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11:51

Trends in employment practices for student hires...

Research and Innovation ·

2022/01/17

Dr Helen Hughes is joined by Dr Nicola Thomas, Head of Research at the Institute of Student Employers, to talk about what the future of work means for students and graduates today, and trends in employment practices for student hires during the pandemic.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in December 2021. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available.Visit the project website – Understanding the

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17:16

A balancing act between sustainability and profitability

Research and Innovation ·

2022/01/10

In this episode, Professor Kerrie Unsworth (Leeds University Business School) and John Steel (Cafédirect) discuss the tensions and potential trade-offs between social, environmental, and financial goals. Kerrie asks John about Cafédirect’s take on sustainability and social justice.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in December 2021. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available.For further

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13:20

Starting your career during the pandemic

Research and Innovation ·

2021/12/08

Dr Helen Hughes and Dr Emma Gritt discuss how the challenges ofremote and hybrid workingare magnified for employees who are new to the workforce.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in December 2021. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A transcript of this episode is available.To find out more about this research project –Understanding the Value of Internships– visit the website. You can also find out more about theAdapting

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19:47

Furlough and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Research and Innovation ·

2021/11/24

More than 11 million jobs have been furloughed in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many businesses have been able to furlough workers because of direct financial support from the government through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Professors Chris Forde and Mark Stuart discuss their findings from a survey of managers on the practice of furlough, their experiences of the CJRS, and workplace change during the Covid-19 pandemic.This podcast episode was recorded remotely in October

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