Personal profile
Research interests
My research interests centre on traditional and modern forms of work and careers as well as trust in organizations. I investigate these topics primarily in professional organizations that are undergoing an interesting time of change and I make use of qualitative research methods, including innovative visual methods. Through my research, I strive to develop theoretical understanding of careers and work and to contribute to existing knowledge about the modern world of work.
I was awarded the ESRC Future Research Leaders Fellowship to investigate traditional and alternative career models in the law profession capturing the views of individual, organisational and professional stakeholders.
External positions
Visiting researcher, University of Queensland
Nov 2015 → Dec 2015
Visiting researcher, Lund University
Apr 2015 → …
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Changing nature of professional space: Significance and symbolism for professionals’ work and their identity
Gustafsson, S. (PI)
22/09/25 → 21/09/27
Project: Research council
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Working in the Shadows of Professionalism: An Investigation into the Career Experiences and Dynamics of Paraprofessionals
Gustafsson, S. (PI)
Economic and Social Research Council
1/02/17 → 31/07/19
Project: Research council
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Being a good citizen in a hybrid work setting: What does it mean for professionals?
Darwish, H., Yalabik, Z. Y. & Gustafsson, S., 1 Jul 2025, Academy of Management Proceedings. 1 ed. Vol. 2025. (Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings).Research output: Chapter or section in a book/report/conference proceeding › Chapter in a published conference proceeding
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Navigating Professional Careers and Internal Activism: A Bourdieusian Lens
Hug, K., Chudzikowski, K. & Gustafsson, S., 1 Jul 2025, In: Academy of Management Proceedings. 2025, 1, p. 11432Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Stuck in illusion - Boundary work and career immobility of paraprofessionals
Gustafsson, S. & Empson, L., 1 Jul 2025, In: Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings. 2025, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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A Bourdieusian perspective on inequalities and internal climate change activism
Hug, K., Gustafsson, S. & Chudzikowski, K., 14 May 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Emotions careers: The interplay between careers and emotions in professional organisations
Gustafsson, S. & Karreman, D., 30 Nov 2024, In: Human Resource Management Journal . 34, 4, p. 904-920 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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An investigation into the career experiences and dynamics of paraprofessionals, qualitative data 2017-2019
Gustafsson, S. (Creator), UK Data Service, 24 Mar 2020
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Thesis
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Writing the career script: The partnership promotion process in law firms
Gustafsson, S. (Author), Kinnie, N. (Supervisor) & Swart, J. (Supervisor), 1 Jan 2014Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › PhD
Prizes
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AOM Career Division Arnon Reichers Best Student Paper Award Finalist
Hug, K. (Recipient), Chudzikowski, K. (Recipient) & Gustafsson, S. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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AOM Career Division Best Overall Paper Award Finalist
Gustafsson, S. (Recipient) & Empson, L. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Trustee Society of Advancement for Management Studies (SAMS)
Gustafsson, S. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Election to learned society
Activities
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Academy of Management Annual Meeting 2025
Gustafsson, S. (Speaker)
2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (External organisation)
Gustafsson, S. (Member)
2024Activity: Other contribution to the discipline › Role on a committee, board or panel
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EGOS Colloquium 2026
Gustafsson, S. (Speaker)
2025Activity: Academic conferences and events (excluding conference publications) › Conference presentation / attendance
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The role of organisational trust and the future of work:
Gustafsson, S. (Speaker)
19 Nov 2024Activity: Public, Community and School Engagement › Public talk, lecture, debate, seminar, workshop
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External PhD examiner Shahrzad Nayyeri (King’s College London),
Gustafsson, S. (Examiner)
2025Activity: External examination and supervision › External examination