Dr Tinkuma Edafioghor

I am an Associate Professor in Human Resource Management (HRM) and Deputy Lead of the Human Resources, Work and Employment Research Group at the College of Business and Law, University of the West of England (UWE). I am also a member of the Bristol Leadership and Change Centre (BLCC) and the Centre for African Social and Economic Transformation (CASET).

I teach a variety of HRM modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including Culture and Behaviour and International Human Resource Management. Previously, I served as a Lecturer at Askham Bryan College in York and conducted research and teaching at the University of York Management School, where I earned my PhD in Management. My thesis, titled "The Antecedents and Consequences of Organisational Resilience: An Investigation of SMEs in Nigeria," reflects my primary research interests.

My research focuses on the relationship between HRM and organisational resilience, exploring key areas such as Talent Management, Employee Engagement and Well-being, Leadership and Change Management, Crisis Management and Response, and Strategic HRM Alignment. By investigating these dimensions, my research aims to advance theoretical understanding and provide practical insights and evidence-based strategies for building resilient organisations in today's dynamic and uncertain business landscape.

Alongside my academic work, I am developing a knowledge exchange initiative focused on building organisational resilience capability in Black-led small and medium enterprises in the UK. This initiative brings together research expertise, community engagement, and external partnerships to provide practical, evidence-based support to Black business owners navigating structural barriers to growth and sustainability.

I am currently leading an externally funded research project titled "The Impact of Hybrid Working on Black Women Academics: Productivity and Visibility in the Post-COVID Higher Education," funded by the UKRI and British Academy through the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Caucus (EDICa) Flexible Fund Round 3, awarded via Heriot-Watt University.