Dr Meltem Yavuz Sercekman
Lecturer in Management

Research area(s)

Women’s health at work

Chronic and fluctuating health conditions in employment

Workplace inclusion, equality, diversity, and organisational policy

Organisational behaviour, employee well-being, and workplace interventions

Mindfulness and compassion-based approaches in organisations

Research Interests

My research interests span three interconnected areas:

1) Women’s Health, Chronic Conditions, and Employment: A central strand of my research examines how women’s health and chronic or fluctuating health conditions shape employment experiences, workplace participation, career opportunities, and access to support. My work has particular expertise in endometriosis, menstrual health, menopause, and fertility-related experiences, with a focus on stigma, disclosure, attendance systems, workplace adjustments, and managerial responses.

2) Workplace Inclusion, Organisational Policy, and Health Equity: I examine how organisational practices, HR systems, and employment frameworks can better respond to health-related inequality. My work is strongly oriented towards research impact and policy engagement, translating evidence into recommendations for employers, professional communities, charities, and policy stakeholders. 

3) Employee Well-being and Evidence-Based Workplace Interventions: My broader research explores employee well-being, organisational behaviour, leadership, job crafting, and the design of workplace interventions. I have particular expertise in mindfulness and compassion-based approaches, including the development and evaluation of interventions aimed at supporting employee health, leadership practice, and more sustainable organisational culture.

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