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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2019
Journal Article
Conceptualising talent in multinational hotel corporations
Jooss, Stefan, McDonnell, Anthony, Burbach, Ralf and Vaiman, Vlad (2019). Conceptualising talent in multinational hotel corporations. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 31 (10), 3879-3898. doi: 10.1108/ijchm-10-2018-0849
2019
Conference Publication
High performers and high potentials
Jooss, Stefan, Burbach, Ralf and McDonnell, Anthony (2019). High performers and high potentials. 8th European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management Workshop on Talent Management, Toulouse, France, 30 September – 1 October 2019.
2019
Conference Publication
Short-term global work: a systematic literature review
Jooss, Stefan, McDonnell, Anthony and Conroy, Kieran (2019). Short-term global work: a systematic literature review. 22nd Irish Academy of Management Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 28-30 August 2019.
2017
Conference Publication
Talent identification in multinational hotel corporations: a competency-based approach
Jooss, Stefan and Burbach, Ralf (2017). Talent identification in multinational hotel corporations: a competency-based approach. 6th European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management Workshop on Talent Management, Barcelona, Spain, 2-3 October 2017.
2017
Book Chapter
Assessing the degree of human resource innovation: an exploratory analysis of Irish hotel corporations
Jooss, Stefan and Burbach, Ralf (2017). Assessing the degree of human resource innovation: an exploratory analysis of Irish hotel corporations. Electronic HRM in the smart era. (pp. 33-57) edited by Tanya Bondarouk, Huub J. M. Ruël and Emma Parry. Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Publishing . doi: 10.1108/978-1-78714-315-920161002
2017
Conference Publication
Key characteristics of talent pools in multinational corporations: a systematic literature review and research agenda
Jooss, Stefan, Burbach, Ralf and Ruel, Huub (2017). Key characteristics of talent pools in multinational corporations: a systematic literature review and research agenda. 3rd Global Tourism and Hospitality Conference, Hong Kong, China, 5-7 June 2017.
2017
Conference Publication
Human resource information technology in Irish hotel corporations: an exploratory analysis
Jooss, Stefan, Burbach, Ralf and Ruel, Huub (2017). Human resource information technology in Irish hotel corporations: an exploratory analysis. 3rd Global Tourism and Hospitality Conference, Hong Kong, China, 5-7 June 2017.
2016
Conference Publication
Assessing the degree of human resource innovation: an exploratory analysis of Irish hotel corporations
Jooss, Stefan and Burbach, Ralf (2016). Assessing the degree of human resource innovation: an exploratory analysis of Irish hotel corporations. 6th International E-HRM Conference, Twente, Netherlands, 27-28 October 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Graduate attributes and hospitality competencies: the mediating role of graduate development practices
Jooss, Stefan and Burbach, Ralf (2016). Graduate attributes and hospitality competencies: the mediating role of graduate development practices. 34th European Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Conference, Budapest, Hungary, 26-28 October 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Talent pools: a systematic literature review and research agenda
Jooss, Stefan, Burbach, Ralf and Ruel, Huub (2016). Talent pools: a systematic literature review and research agenda. 5th European Institute for Advanced Studies in Management Workshop on Talent Management, Copenhagen, Denmark, 3-5 October 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
Global talent management in the international hospitality industry: the role of graduate management programmes
Jooss, Stefan and Burbach, Ralf (2016). Global talent management in the international hospitality industry: the role of graduate management programmes. 12th Annual Tourism Hospitality Research Ireland Conference, Limerick, Ireland, 16-17 June 2016.
2016
Conference Publication
The role of human resources metrics in global talent management in the international hospitality industry: a review and research agenda
Jooss, Stefan and Burbach, Ralf (2016). The role of human resources metrics in global talent management in the international hospitality industry: a review and research agenda. 16th European Academy of Management Conference, Université Paris Est Créteil, Paris, France, 1-4 June 2016.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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- 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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