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- The intersection of ethnicity and sexual orientation in the concealment of gay and bisexual male identities at workplace A cross-cultural study of Sri Lanka and the UK.
- Developing a strategic business analysis for Filming and Media Rates for CSBT.
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- Qualifications:MBA (UWE), B.Com (Sp), AAT (UK), CMI, CBA, PhD Student
- Position:PhD Student, Associate Lecturer, Research Associate
- Department:Bristol Business School FBL - Business and Management
- Telephone:+441179656261
- Email:Charm.Thilakahewage@uwe.ac.uk
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About me
I am a doctoral researcher and higher education professional with an academic background spanning business management, finance and accounting, and organisational studies. I joined HRWE after being awarded a PhD scholarship, where my research explores intersectionality and contemporary workplace issues, with particular attention to inequality, identity, and employee experiences. Alongside my doctoral studies, I work as an Associate Lecturer, teaching and supervising students across a range of Human Resource Management subjects.
I also contribute as a Research Associate with Professor Sue Durbin on a project that translates leading academic research on reduced-hours working into practical industry solutions, with a specific focus on jobshare partnerships (JSPs). My work aims to bridge academic insight and organisational practice to support sustainable and inclusive ways of working.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Commerce and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from UWE Bristol. Professionally, I am a qualified member of AAT (UK), a qualified Business Accountant, and a member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI UK). A recent academic highlight includes contributing to a consultancy project for the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust, Bristol (CSBT)alongside Dr Jackie Barker (Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Operations Management, UWE Bristol) in the development of a new business strategy for CSBT.
Prior to joining UWE Bristol, I gained 15 years of professional experience across a range of organisations, including NHS England, PwC UK, Emirates Telecommunications Global, NTB Bank, KFC UK, and MAS Holdings. These roles provided exposure to diverse organisational cultures and management practices, informing my cross-disciplinary perspective that integrates finance, management, and HRM.
My research focuses on workplace experiences, equality, diversity and inclusion, particularly among under-represented and non-managerial employees, viewed through the lens of intersectionality and intersectional invisibility. I am interested in how organisational practices shape employee wellbeing, authenticity, and career outcomes, and how evidence-based management can foster more inclusive, supportive, and psychologically safe workplaces.
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