My research and writing is concerned with the impact of globalisation in general, and global production networks in particular, on the promotion, preservation and protection of decent work. Specificially, the ways in which these networks have reshaped employment relations. I have investigated this impact in a number of economic sectors, most notably the agri-food (tea and palm oil) and transport (maritime) sectors. 

I have undertaken research with the International Labour Organization (ILO) on several projects including road transport, civil aviation, food security and the plantations sector. My recent research has looked at the role and history of international organisations, such as the ILO in orchestrating labour governance and employment regulation.

I have also worked with the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). I am particularly interested in participatory forms of 'impactful' research with the labour movement. 

I lead the Faculty Research Group on Global Political Economy.

I am a co-editor for the online magazine Futures of Work published by Bristol University Press. 

PhD supervision

I am available for PhD supervision in international employment relations, labour governance and global production networks.