Niamh Dawson

Dr Niamh Dawson is a Lecturer in Equity and Inclusion in the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies at the University of Sydney Business School. Her research explores interpersonal inclusion processes in the workplace, with applications across diverse contexts, including employee recovery, hybrid work, and academia. She has a strong passion for research methods and enjoys applying innovative analytical approaches to address real-world organisational challenges. Niamh completed her PhD and Master of Organisational Psychology at the University of Queensland in the School of Psychology. She then undertook a postdoctoral fellowship examining effort-recovery processes using experience sampling methodology. In 2024, she joined the University of Sydney Business School, where she continues to advance research on workplace inclusion and employee wellbeing.

Niamh Dawson is a researcher at the University of Sydney focusing on employee motivation, inclusivity, and workplace dynamics. Her work explores how individuals engage with diversity and inclusion, examining motivational profiles, energy levels, and approaches to sustaining energy in the workplace. She investigates restorative justice, forgiveness, and the impact of hybrid work on inclusion and recovery. Dawson also studies the role of leadership and workgroups in early career academic success, as well as the intersection of identity, well-being, and research engagement. Her research emphasizes person-centered approaches to understanding workplace behavior and the effects of leadership on public perception.