John Shields

John Shields is Professor of Human Resource Management and Organisational Studies in the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies within the Business School at The University of Sydney. His research interests include human resources management, leadership, strategy, management, and organisational behaviour. He has held various leadership roles within the Business School, including Associate Dean Programs, and has contributed to academic governance at both university and external levels. John is also a member of the Council of Sancta Sophia College at The University of Sydney.

John Shields is a scholar at the University of Sydney Business School with research interests in human resource management, reward management, performance management, organisational psychology, and corporate governance. His work explores employee performance and reward systems, non-cash recognition practices, and the psychological impacts of work environments. Shields investigates how organisational practices affect employee well-being, job satisfaction, and organisational commitment. His research also examines employment precarity, its effects on households, and the role of unions in shaping industrial relations. His publications highlight the interplay between organisational policies, employee reactions, and broader social and economic contexts.