Overview
Background
I am an Associate Professor of Management at UQ Business School with expertise in human resource management, specialising in talent management, global mobility, and the future of work. My research explores how organisations can build sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready workforces that address skills shortages and strengthen leadership capability.
A key focus of my work is workforce transformation, examining how digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping jobs, skills, and careers. I am particularly interested in the digital transformation of HRM, the rise of talent marketplaces, and the emergence of skills-based and algorithmic approaches to talent management. This research provides insights into how organisations can balance innovation, ethics, and inclusion in the evolving world of work.
My work has been published in leading international journals, including Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management Journal, Human Resource Management Review, The International Journal of Human Resource Management, International Business Review, Journal of Vocational Behavior, MIT Sloan Management Review, and the International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.
Through collaborations with industry, government, and international research partners, my research delivers evidence-based insights to help organisations and policymakers navigate ongoing workforce and technological transformation.
Availability
- Associate Professor Stefan Jooss is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University College Cork National University of Ireland
- Member, Academy of Management, Academy of Management
Research interests
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Human Resource Management
How organisations design workforce strategies, HR practices, and employee experiences to improve performance, well-being, and organisational outcomes.
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Strategic Talent Management
How organisations identify, develop, and manage talent, including skills-based, algorithmic, and AI-enabled approaches that shape workforce planning and decision-making.
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Global Careers and Mobility
How employees navigate cross-border careers, hybrid work, and career transitions in dynamic and disrupted work environments.
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Workforce Transformation
How digital technologies, platform work, and AI are reshaping HRM, organisational processes, and the deployment of human capital in the future of work.
Research impacts
My research addresses the global challenge of building sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready workforces. In an environment defined by skills shortages and workforce transformation, I explore how organisations can design strategic talent systems that enhance capability, equity, and long-term employability.
A key outcome of this work is the Talent Leadership Model, which I developed to reveal four distinct approaches leaders take when managing talent. This framework is helping senior executives and HR professionals better understand leadership behaviours and strengthen their organisation’s enterprise-wide talent strategy.
Through industry and government collaborations, my research informs evidence-based workforce planning and regional skills development, contributing to stronger communities and more adaptable organisations. By translating research into practice through professional publications and leadership development initiatives, my work supports more inclusive, resilient, and future-ready workplaces.
Works
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2023
Conference Publication
Regretting global work relocations: towards a conceptual model of expatriate resilience
Moeller, Miriam, Maley, Jane, Koveshnikov, Alexei, Jooss, Stefan and Kiessling, Timothy (2023). Regretting global work relocations: towards a conceptual model of expatriate resilience. 16th International Human Resource Management Conference, London, United Kingdom, 28-30 June 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
A kaleidoscope career perspective on female hotel managers
Carbery, Ronan and Jooss, Stefan (2023). A kaleidoscope career perspective on female hotel managers. 23rd University Forum for Human Resource Development Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 7-9 June 2023.
2023
Conference Publication
Management control change during a pandemic and implications on hybrid work models: a pathways lens
Carr, Michelle and Jooss, Stefan (2023). Management control change during a pandemic and implications on hybrid work models: a pathways lens. 45th Annual Congress European Accounting Association, Helsinki, Finland, 24-26 May 2023. Brussels, Belgium: EAA.
2023
Book Chapter
The unrealised value of global workers: the need for global talent management
McDonnell, Anthony, Jooss, Stefan and Conroy, Kieran (2023). The unrealised value of global workers: the need for global talent management. Smart talent management. (pp. 165-180) edited by Vlad Vaiman, Charles Vance and Ling Ju. Cheltenham, United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing. doi: 10.4337/9781802202717.00016
2023
Conference Publication
Worker resistance in the platform economy
Dasgupta, Prakriti, Carbery, Ronan, McDonnell, Anthony and Jooss, Stefan (2023). Worker resistance in the platform economy. 41st International Labour Process Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, 12-14 April 2023.
2023
Book Chapter
Attracting talent through sustainability
Burbach, Ralf, Lenz, Julia and Jooss, Stefan (2023). Attracting talent through sustainability. Critical questions in sustainability and hospitality. (pp. 173-184) edited by Willy Legrand, Henri Kuokkanen and Jonathon Day. London, United Kingdom: Routledge. doi: 10.4324/9781003218425-18
2023
Other Outputs
How global leaders in multinationals adjusted during COVID
Conroy, Kieran M., Jooss, Stefan and McDonnell, Anthony (2023, 03 06). How global leaders in multinationals adjusted during COVID Queen's University Belfast
2023
Journal Article
Tensions in talent identification: a multi-stakeholder perspective
McDonnell, Anthony, Skuza, Agnieszka, Jooss, Stefan and Scullion, Hugh (2023). Tensions in talent identification: a multi-stakeholder perspective. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 34 (6), 1132-1156. doi: 10.1080/09585192.2021.1976245
2022
Conference Publication
Management control changes in a hybrid work setting
Carr, Michelle and Jooss, Stefan (2022). Management control changes in a hybrid work setting. 13th Conference on New Directions in Management Accounting, Lisbon, Portugal, 14-16 December 2022.
2022
Journal Article
From travel to virtual work: the transitional experiences of global workers during Covid-19
Jooss, Stefan, Conroy, Kieran M. and McDonnell, Anthony (2022). From travel to virtual work: the transitional experiences of global workers during Covid-19. International Business Review, 31 (6) 102052, 102052. doi: 10.1016/j.ibusrev.2022.102052
2022
Conference Publication
Innovating talent management through coopetition
Lenz, Julia, Burbach, Ralf and Jooss, Stefan (2022). Innovating talent management through coopetition. 40th European Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Conference, Apeldoorn, Netherlands, 24-27 October 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Talent management innovations in the international hospitality industry
Burbach, Ralf and Jooss, Stefan (2022). Talent management innovations in the international hospitality industry. 40th European Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education (EuroCHRIE) Conference, Apeldoorn, Netherlands, 24-27 October 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Examining coopetition in talent management in SMEs
Jooss, Stefan, Lenz, Julia and Burbach, Ralf (2022). Examining coopetition in talent management in SMEs. 11th European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management Workshop on Talent Management, Cork, Ireland, 3-4 October 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Management control changes during a pandemic: implications for a hybrid work model
Jooss, Stefan and Carr, Michelle (2022). Management control changes during a pandemic: implications for a hybrid work model. 25th Irish Academy of Management Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 24-25 August 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Conceptualising the role of algorithms in gig work
Dasgupta, Prakriti, Carbery, Ronan, McDonnell, Anthony and Jooss, Stefan (2022). Conceptualising the role of algorithms in gig work. 25th Irish Academy of Management Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 24-25 August 2022.
2022
Book Chapter
Technology in human resource functions: core systems, emerging trends and algorithmic management
Jooss, Stefan, Duggan, James and Parry, Emma (2022). Technology in human resource functions: core systems, emerging trends and algorithmic management. The Emerald handbook of work, workplaces and disruptive issues in HRM. (pp. 49-66) edited by Peter Holland, Timothy Bartram, Thomas Garavan and Kirsteen Grant. Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing. doi: 10.1108/978-1-80071-779-420221006
2022
Conference Publication
Rethinking interorganisational cooperation among SMEs: a conceptual analysis of coopetition in the hospitality industry
Lenz, Julia, Burbach, Ralf and Jooss, Stefan (2022). Rethinking interorganisational cooperation among SMEs: a conceptual analysis of coopetition in the hospitality industry. International Council on Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Education Conference, Washington, DC United States, 3-6 August 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Examining resistance and voice in the gig economy: a systematic review
Dasgupta, Prakriti, Carbery, Ronan, McDonnell, Anthony and Jooss, Stefan (2022). Examining resistance and voice in the gig economy: a systematic review. 82nd Academy of Management Conference, Seattle, WA, United States, 5-9 August 2022. doi: 10.5465/AMBPP.2022.11860symposium
2022
Conference Publication
Role configurations of algorithms in gig work
Dasgupta, Prakriti, Carbery, Ronan, McDonnell, Anthony and Jooss, Stefan (2022). Role configurations of algorithms in gig work. 1st European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management Workshop on People Analytics and Algorithmic Management, Dublin, Ireland, 30 June - 1 July 2022.
2022
Journal Article
Discretion as a double-edged sword in global work: the perils of international business travel
Jooss, Stefan, Conroy, Kieran M. and McDonnell, Anthony (2022). Discretion as a double-edged sword in global work: the perils of international business travel. Human Resource Management Journal, 32 (3), 664-682. doi: 10.1111/1748-8583.12420
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Stefan Jooss is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Internal Talent Marketplaces: Strategy, Implementation, and AI
This project explores how organisations implement internal talent marketplaces to enhance workforce agility and strategic talent management. Students will investigate how these marketplaces align with organisational skills strategies, how they support skills-based matching for roles, gigs, and projects, and how upskilling or reskilling pathways are embedded. The research also examines the use of AI and algorithmic methods for skills inference, matching, and predictive analytics, as well as the experiences of employees and stakeholders in adopting these systems. Finally, students will evaluate how organisations measure success, including impacts on internal mobility, retention, skills development, and diversity and inclusion.
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Future Workforce Capabilities: Development, Transitions, and AI
This project focuses on how organisations identify, develop, and transition talent to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving workforce. Students will examine strategies for cultivating future workforce capabilities, implementing upskilling and reskilling programs, and preparing employees for new roles and work models. The research also considers the role of AI and algorithmic systems in workforce planning, skills matching, and talent development decisions, and investigates how organisations manage workforce transformation to ensure that employees are equipped for the future of work.
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Digital Transformation of HRM
This project investigates how digital technologies are transforming HR functions and workforce practices. Students will explore the adoption of HR information systems, AI, and data analytics, and how these tools influence recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and employee engagement. The project also examines the effects of digital transformation on workforce planning, employee experience, and organisational effectiveness, considering both strategic opportunities and ethical or practical challenges in implementing technology-driven HR initiatives.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Menstruation At Work - A Decent Work Lens
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
Wolves in Sheep's Clothing or Genuine Humility? The Role of Leader Emotion and Perceived Hypocrisy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Yiqiong Li, Associate Professor Chad Chiu
Media
Enquiries
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- Future of Work
- Global Mobility
- Human Resource Management
- Staffing
- Talent Management
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