Portrait of Ria Deakin

Dr Ria Deakin

Senior Lecturer in HRM

My profile

Biography

I joined MMU in May 2018 as a senior lecturer in HRM, having previously worked as a lecturer in HRM at both the University of Huddersfield (2016-2018) and the University of Manchester (2015-2016). I teach and lead units across a range HRM, employment relations and employment law modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. I have experience as programme leader at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. 

Interests and expertise

I have an interest and expertise in conflict at work and how it is dealt with. My focus is on workplace bullying and harassment, and alternative dispute resolution. I am also interested in workplace health, safety and wellbeing, and fairness at work. 

Get in touch

0161 247 3750
5.06B Business School

Research outputs

  • Chapters in books

    Deakin, R. (2023) 'Workplace bullying.' Encyclopedia of Human Resource Management. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd, pp. 421-422.

    Deakin, R. (2021) 'Well-being.' Contemporary Human Resource Management Text and Cases. Sage Publications Limited,

    Deakin, R., Hoel, H. (2020) 'Workplace bullying at Neptune plc.' Case Studies in Work, Employment and Human Resource Management. Edward Elgar Publishing,

    Ferris, P., Deakin, R.N.E., Mathieson, S. (2020) 'Workplace Bullying Policies: A Review of Best Practices and Research on Effectiveness.' In D'Cruz, P., Noronha, E., Caponecchia, C., Escartín, J., Salin, D., Tuckey, M. (ed.) Workplace Bullying, Dignity and Inclusion at Work. Springer International Publishing,

    Lewis, D., Deakin, R.N.E., McGregor, F. (2018) 'Workplace Bullying and Disability/Illhealth.' In D'Cruz, P., Noronha, E., Caponecchia, C., Escartín, J., Salin, D., Tuckey, M. (ed.) Dignity and Inclusion at Work. Springer International,

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2017) 'Social Dialogue and Harassment: A Safe Place for All.' Shaping Inclusive Workplaces Through Social Dialogue. Springer,

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2016) 'HRM Practices and Workplace Mediation: Lessons Learnt from the UK.' Advancing Workplace Mediation Through Integration of Theory and Practice. Springer,

  • Reports

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2015) Workplace Mediation: Time for Something Completely Different?.

  • Internet publications

    Christie, F., Deakin, R., Cunningham, E., Jones, K. (2023) Embedding good work and employment rights in employability. https://www.myiep.uk/blogpost/1865348/496214/The-IEP-Journal.

  • Journal articles

    Qudah, S., Davies, J., Deakin, R. (2018) 'Can we get more satisfaction? Improving quality of working life survey results in UK universities.' Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education, 23(2-3) pp. 39-47.

  • Conference papers

    Deakin, R.N.E., Lewis, D., McGregor, F. (2018) 'Workplace Bullying and Disability and chronic illhealth.' In International Association on Workplace Bullying and Harassment Conference. Bordeaux, France, 5/6/2018 - 8/6/2018.

    Deakin, R.N.E., Hoel, H. (2017) 'Exploring the (In)appropriateness of Using Workplace Mediation to Deal With Workplace Bullying.' In Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2017. Atlanta, USA, 4/8/2017 - 8/8/2017.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2017) 'A Safe Place For All: Social Dialogue and Workplace Harassment.' In International Labour Organisation Conference on Regulating for Decent Work. Geneva, Switzerland, 3/7/2017 - 5/7/2017.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2017) 'A Safe Place For All: Social Dialogue and Workplace Harassment.' In European Association of Work and Organisational Psychology. Dublin, Eire, 17/5/2017 - 20/5/2017.

    Deakin, R.N.E., Hoel, H. (2016) 'Exploring the (In)appropriateness of Using Workplace Mediation to Deal With Workplace Bullying.' In FairWRC International Conference. Manchester, UK, 12/9/2016 - 13/9/2018.

    Deakin, R.N.E., Hoel, H. (2016) 'Workplace Mediation and Transformation: The Role of Feedback Loops.' In Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2016. Anaheim, USA, 5/8/2016 - 9/8/2016.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2016) 'Workplace Bullying and Harassment: The Same But Different?.' In International Association on Workplace Bullying and Harassment Conference. Auckland, 19/4/2016 - 22/4/2016.

    Deakin, R.N.E., Walden, R., Hoel, H. (2015) 'Workplace Mediation and Better Employment Relationships: A False Start?.' In International Labour Organisation Conference on Regulating for Decent Work. Geneva, Switzerland, 8/7/2015 - 10/7/2015.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2015) 'Workplace Bullying and Harassment and Mediation: A Private Matter?.' In Fairness at Work Research Centre Seminar. Manchester, UK, 18/3/2015 - 18/3/2015.

    Deakin, R.N.E., Walden, R., Hoel, H. (2014) 'Reconciling Mediation, Bullying and Harassment: A Mediator Perspective.' In International Association on Workplace Bullying and Harassment Conference. Milan, Italy, 17/6/2014 - 20/6/2014.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2014) 'Workplace Bullying and Harassment and Mediation: A Fair Fit?.' In International Labour Process Conference (ILPC). London, UK, 7/4/2014 - 9/4/2014.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2013) 'Workplace Bullying and Harassment and Mediation: A Fair Fit?.' In Fairness at Work Research Centre Seminar. Manchester, UK, 6/11/2013 - 6/11/2013.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2013) 'Workplace Bullying and Harassment, Equality and Mediation: What do you Think?.' In Methods Fair. Manchester, UK, 9/10/2013 - 9/10/2013.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2013) 'Mediation, Growth and Fairness: A Blessing in Disguise or an Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove?.' In International Labour Organisation Conference on Regulating for Decent Work. Geneva, Switzerland, 3/7/2013 - 5/7/2013.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2013) 'Perceptions of Workplace Bullying and Harassment and the Positioning of Equality and Diversity in Determining the Appropriateness of Mediation: A Framework.' In Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change (CERIC). Leeds, United Kingdom, 7/5/2013 - 7/3/2013.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2013) 'Perceptions of Workplace Bullying and Harassment and the Positioning of Equality and Diversity in Determining the Appropriateness of Mediation: A Framework.' In ESRC Seminar Series, Reframing Resolution, Mediation and ADR: Outcomes and Impacts. Swansea, United Kingdom, 14/2/2013 - 14/2/2013.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2012) 'Expectations and Experiences of Mediation at the University of Manchester: A Pilot Study.' In Fairness at Work Research Centre Conference. Manchester, United Kingdom, 6/9/2012 - 7/9/2012.

  • Other

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2016) FairWRC Research Briefing: The Appropriateness of Using Workplace Mediation to Address Workplace Bullying.

    Deakin, R.N.E. (2016) Contribution to FairWRC Exercise for BSI/CIPD Code of Practice on Equality and Inclusion (Topic: Conflict, Conflict Management, Resolution and Investigation.