Professor Stephen Bach

Professor Stephen Bach is the Executive Dean of King’s Business School at King's College London, where he is also a Professor of Employment Relations. His research interests focus on the interface between public and private sector human resource management practice, particularly comparative public service employment relations, the international migration of health professionals, and the growth of interim management roles in public services. He has led several EU-funded research projects on the consequences of austerity and the role of service users in shaping human resource management practice. Bach has held visiting positions at Cornell University and spent over a decade at Warwick Business School before joining King’s in 2000. He has also served as an advisor to various international organizations, including the International Labour Office and the World Health Organisation.

Stephen Bach is a Professor of Employment Relations at Kings College London, specializing in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Public Management, and International Migration. His research explores the intersection of labor policies and global migration, particularly in the health sector. Bach's work examines how public sector employment relations are shaped by economic and political reforms, with a focus on the UK and Europe. His publications address issues such as the migration of health workers, new public management models, and the impact of economic crises on public services. His research highlights the complexities of managing human resources in transitional and globalized contexts.