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Selected Recent Publications of Prof. Chris Rowley


Knowledge Transfer & Outlets

Financial Times Letters:
1. ‘The Quietly Dissatisfied Generation’, Readers Write…FT Money, p.6, 2nd April 2016
2. ‘Diversity Should Breed Quality on Boards, p.10, 4 October 2015
3. ‘Reply to Tim Hartford’, Financial Times Magazine, 26 September, p.10, 2015
4. ‘UK Living Wage Needs to be Put into Context’, 11 September, p.10, 2015
5. ‘Temporary vs Permanent Dichotomy is Too Simple’, 13 August, p.8, 2015
6. ‘Nuffield Deservedly Known as ‘The Modest Millionaire’, 8 June, p.10, 2015
7. ‘Demographic Shifts Drive Change in China’s Economy’, 13 May, p.12, 2015
8. ‘Japan Must Confront Social & Corporate Culture’, 10 March, p.10, 2015
9. ‘Nuffield Added its Dreaming Spire Before St Cats’, 27 July, p.12, 2014
10. ‘Low Pay Means Taxpayers Subsidising Bad Employers’, 2 July, p.10, 2014
11. ‘Safety Net” Encourages Long-Term View’, 5 August, p.8, 2011
12. ‘New Labour Rules Offer A Safety Net’, 29 September, p.12, 2011


Media Interviews – Radio & TV:
1. ‘Airbus Brexit Staff Letter’, R.Young, BBC Radio 5, 5 Live Money, 4 April (1h 50min in)
2. ‘Toshiba Chief Resigns – Japanese Corporate Culture’, S.Kirby, Channel 4 News, 21 July 2015
3. ‘Foreign MNCs in China’, for Cass PR & CBN Weekly, June 2014
4. ‘Homeworking in the GCC’, Gulf News Broadcasting, UAE, September, 2011
5. ‘The World Economic Forum Opens in Davos’, Kai Ryssdal & Stephen Beard, American Public Media Radio: Marketplace, US, 25 January, 2011
6. ‘The World Economic Forum and China’, Stacey Vanek Smith & Stephen Beard, American Public Media Radio: Marketplace, US, 25 January, 2011
7. ‘Women Managers in Asia’, Zheng Chenguang, People in the Know, China Radio International, Beijing, 10 January, 2011
8. ‘Premier Wen’s Speech About ‘Real China’ at UN Debate’, N. Ballard, People in the Know, China Radio International, Beijing, 28 September, 2010
9. ‘Will China Continue As the World’s Factory?’, N.Ballard, People in the Know, China Radio International, Beijing, 1 July, 2010
10. ‘Making the Most of Human Resources’, Nigel Ballard, People in the Know, China Radio International, Beijing, 5 April, 2010
11. ‘Executive Compensation’, Paul James, People in the Know, China Radio International, Beijing, 28 December, 2009
12. ‘Bonus Tax’, Paul James, People in the Know, China Radio International, Beijing, 17 December, 2009


Media Interviews – Newspapers, Newsletters & Journals: 2016
1. ‘The Gig Economy’, M.Calnam, People Management Asia, August 2016.
2. ‘Where does Brexit leave HR?’ Involvement & Participation Association News, June 2016
3. Post-EU referendum – what about you business?’, R.Bentley, HR 180 News, 23 June 2016
4. ‘The EU referendum: what you need to know’, C.Newbery, CIPD/People Management, 20 June 2016
5. ‘Most likely scenario of a Brexit vote is minimal impact on employees’, S.Bean, Workplace Insight: People, Places, Technology, 16 June, 2016
6. ‘Brexit raises fears of financial talent shortfall’, Financial Agitator, 15 June 2016
7. ‘National living wage blamed for five-year low in retailers’ hiring intentions’, Accord Business Partnerships News, June 2016
8. ‘The number of job vacancies in the retail sector is expected to fall…and wait on the outcome of the EU referendum’, High Performance Consultancy, 14 June 2016
9. ‘National living wage blamed for 5-year low in hiring intentions among retailers’, G.Lewis, People Management, 14 June 2016
10. ‘Fallout forecasts polarise opinion’, N.Stewart, FT Adviser, 31May 2016
11. ‘What could a vote to leave look like?’, E.Duncan, FT Adviser, 31 May 2016
12. ‘Healthcare benefits squeezed ’, R.Tuxford, People Management Magazine, 25 May 2016
13. ‘As Seen On TV: Union Slams Asos “Big Brother” Plan To Monitor Staff’, S.Bearne & J.Prynn, The Evening Standard, 12 May 2016, p.26
14. ‘Fashion firm Asos slammed over plan to monitor staff on CCTV’, Abomus News,12 May 2016
15. ‘Power of Engagement Drives Up Profit’, C.Bettelley, The Times, 12 May 2016
16. ‘Enterprise Cost Reduction: Less is More’, CFO Magazine, May, 2016, pp.34-36
17. ‘Employers May Favour Under-25s In Hiring To Get Round National Living Wage’,G.Lewis, People Management, May, 2016
18. ‘Malaysian Employers Facing Labour Shortage Urge Government To Lift Ban On Foreign Workers, PM Editorial, People Management Magazine, 4 May 2016
19. ‘Employers ‘May Favour Under-25s in Hiring’ to Get Around National Living Wage’,Recruiting Times, 2 May 2016
20. ‘Plant Talent: Essential Guide To Global Recruitment’, BPS World Resourcing Specialists, April 2016
21. ‘Employee Surveillance at ASOS’, S.Bearne, Evening Standard, 20 April 2016
22. ‘Osborne Warns Firms Not To Cut Perks On Back of NLW’, Trooclick: Who Said What In The News, 19 April 2016
23. ‘An Interesting Read On The Forthcoming Referendum’, D.Birchall, HR Director, SF Group, 19 April 2016
24. ‘Should you tell staff how to vote in the EU referendum’, Rssing.com News, 18 April 2016
25. ‘Should You Tell Your Staff How To Vote In The EU Referendum’, M.Calnam, CIPD/People Management, 18 April, 2016
27. ‘National Living Wage’, Sina New Finance and Economics, April 2016
28. ‘National Living Wage Introduced’, HR Legal Service in Association with Employment Services Partnership, 1 April, 2016
29. ‘National Living Wage Introduced’, Workers of England Union, 1 April 2016
30. ‘National Living Wage Introduced’, B.Frith, HR Magazine, 1 April 2016
31. ‘Staff Accuse B&Q of Using National Living Wage as ‘Excuse’ to Cut Pay & Benefits’,G.Lewis, People Management, 31 March 2016
32. ‘Global Recruitment’, G.O’Toole, BPS World Resourcing Specialists, 24 Feb 2016
33. ‘Gender Pay Gaps – Reporting Requirements’, HR Bullets, 13 Feb 2016
34. ‘HR Analytics – The State of Play’, HR Bullets, 3 Feb 2016
35. ‘Should HR Give Up A Board Seat?’, K.Tuxford, People Management Asia, Feb 2016, p.34-5
36. ‘Cave Considers if there is Good Time to Fire the CE’, T.Curtin, Curtin & Co, 27 Jan 2016
37. ‘Shown The Exit’, A.Cave, CorpComms Magazine, Issue 99, 27 Jan 2016
38. ‘2016 Outlook: Special Section on Brexit: Industry Built on Talent Nervous About Change’, B.Goyder, Financial News/Dow Jones, Issue 979, 4-10 Jan 2016, p.9.


Articles: Practitioner: 2016
1. ‘Brexit and employees’, The National Journal of HRM, 11 July 2016
2. ‘Some implications for people management of Brexit: Quick reflections on the common scenario’, Aei4eiA Experts Forum, 1 July 2016
3. How to fire someone…kindly’, Management News, Bizcommunity, 14 June 2016
4. ‘‘The Importance of HR Practitioners to the CFO Role’, Vertical Distinct, 10 June 2016
5. ‘Brexit Implications for Employees’, City University News, 10 June
6. ‘How to Fire Someone …Kindly’, City University News, 9 June
7. ‘How to Fire Someone… Kindly’ The Conversation, 9 June 2016
8. ‘From Equal Opps to Managing Diversity’, Changeboard: Global HR Community, 26 May 2016
9. ‘Enterprise Cost Reduction: Less is More’, CFO Magazine, May, 2016, pp.34-36
10. ‘Staff Involvement with Benefits Will Increase Engagement’, Employee Benefits, 27 April 2016
11. ‘Leadership & the Importance of Context’, Changeboard: Global HR Community, 8 April 2016
12. ‘Zero-Hours Contracts Aren’t Zero Cost’, HR Bullets, 21 March 2016
13. ‘Review of Ethical & Social Marketing in Asia’, Vertical Distinct, 26 Feb 2016
14. ‘What Next After Doctors Strike? Employee Relations Implications’, HR Bullets, 15 Feb 2016
15. ‘Hot Topic: HR & the Sports Direct Scandals – Part 2’, HR Magazine, 5 Feb 2016
16. ‘The Importance of HR Practitioners to the CFO Role’, Vertical Distinct, 10 June 2016