Personal profile
Biography
James is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management and Programme Director for the Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management at Cork University Business School, University College Cork. Prior to joining UCC, he was an Assistant Professor of Management and Organisational Behaviour at Maynooth University, Ireland.
With a background in new media and technology, James’s research examines the automation of management practice, digitalisation at work, and the role of human resource management in the future workplace.
A previous Irish Research Council scholarship awardee, his research has been published in leading international journals such Human Resource Management Journal, Human Resource Management, and The International Journal of Human Resource Management. James is also an Editorial Board Member at Personnel Review and Assistant Editor at the European Journal of Training and Development.
Research Interests
- Algorithmic HRM
- Platform Work
- Gig Economy
- AI-Driven HRM
- Career Development
- Future of Work
Teaching Activities
- Human Resource Management
- Employment Relations
- Management Practice
- Research Methods
- Technology and HRM
Recent PhD Students
| Student Name | Project | Supervisors | Supervision Period |
| Dr Olivia O'Leary | Working Relationships in Family Business: A Psychological Contract Theory Perspective | Dr Linda Murphy, Dr Ultan Sherman, Dr James Duggan | 2020-2024 |
External positions
Secretary, Irish Academy of Management
1 Jan 2024 → …
Newsletter Editor, Irish Academy of Management
1 Dec 2020 → 31 Dec 2023
UCC Futures (primary)
- Future of Work & the Economy
PhD Supervision
- Available for PhD supervision
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Anthropomorphising the Algorithm: A ‘Theory of Mind’ Perspective on Psychological Contract Creation in Gig Work Arrangements
Sherman, U., Rousseau, D. M., Carbery, R., McDonnell, A., Duggan, J. & Morley, M. J., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Human Resource Management Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Anthropomorphising the Algorithm: A ‘Theory of Mind’ Perspective on Psychological Contract Creation in Gig Work Arrangements
Sherman, U., Rousseau, D. M., Carbery, R., McDonnell, A., Duggan, J. & Morley, M. J., Nov 2025, In: Human Resource Management Journal.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A tech-tonic shift: the complex dance of technology-enabled-learning and academic identity work in higher education
Alton, D., Auxtova, K., O’Rourke, G., Tanner, S., Drummond, C., Duggan, J. & Jooss, S., 3 Aug 2025, In: Studies in Higher Education. 50, 8, p. 1762-1776 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Behavioral Effects of Algorithmic Human Resource Management
Reichel, A., Scheibmayr, I., Meijerink, J., Diefenhardt, F., Charlwood, A., Jarrahi, M. H., Duggan, J., Lamers, L. & Schafheitle, S. D., Jul 2025, In: Academy of Management Proceedings. 2025, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digital Resource Disruption in Technology Enabled Learning (TEL): An IMP perspective on instructor decision-making autonomy in third-level networks
Drummond, C., Tanner, S., Alton, D., Auxtova, K., O'Rourke, G., Duggan, J. & Jooss, S., Aug 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Activities
- 4 Editorial work
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International Journal of Human Resource Management (Journal)
Duggan, J. (Guest Editor)
2026 → 2027Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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International Journal of Manpower (Journal)
Duggan, J. (Guest Editor)
2025 → 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Personnel Review (Journal)
Duggan, J. (Member of editorial board)
Jan 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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European Journal of Training and Development (Journal)
Duggan, J. (Associate Editor)
Sep 2018 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
Prizes
Press/Media
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How algorithms have changed who controls workers in gig economy
Sherman, U., Duggan, J., Carbery, R. & Mcdonnell, A.
21/09/23
1 item of Media coverage
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New Findings from University College Cork in Investment Provides New Insights (Algorithmic Hrm Control In the Gig Economy: the App-worker Perspective)
Sherman, U., Carbery, R., Mcdonnell, A. & Duggan, J.
29/05/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Reports Summarize Human Resource Management Findings from Maynooth University (Boundaryless Careers and Algorithmic Constraints In the Gig Economy)
2/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
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