Examining the impact of disciplinary processes on employee experience and well-being

This PhD project aims to explore how organisational disciplinary processes influence employee experience, well-being, and engagement at work. Disciplinary procedures, while necessary for maintaining workplace standards, can have far-reaching effects on employees' psychological health, job satisfaction, and overall experience in their roles. This research will investigate the nature and frequency of disciplinary measures and examine how employees perceive these processes in terms of fairness, transparency, and support. By understanding the potential stressors and outcomes associated with disciplinary actions, the project seeks to identify factors that can mitigate negative impacts, improve well-being, and enhance workplace morale.

Ideal applicants for this project should have a strong interest in employment relations, human resources, organisational psychology, and employee well-being. They will engage in primary data collection through interviews, surveys, or case studies, focusing on employees who have experienced disciplinary actions across various organisational settings, as well as HR and line managers involved in these processes.

Brunel offers a number of funding options to research students that help cover the cost of their tuition fees, contribute to living expenses or both. See more information here: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/research/Research-degrees/Research-degree-funding. The UK Government is also offering Doctoral Student Loans for eligible students, and there is some funding available through the Research Councils. Many of our international students benefit from funding provided by their governments or employers. Brunel alumni enjoy tuition fee discounts of 15%.