Dr Rami Alsharif
- Lecturer (Management)
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1598-3233Biography
Dr Rami Al-Sharif (PhD, MBA, B.Com, PGCAP, RET-Fellow, AFHEA) is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at Adam Smith Business School, where he also earned his PhD unconditionally in Management. Prior to this, he completed a MBA with Distinction in International Human Resource Management from Coventry University. Before becoming an academic, Rami worked over four years in the Banking sector and delivered consultancy work for a not-for-profit organisation in London. He also has experience in international entrepreneurship.
Rami’s research focuses on:
- organisational trust
- perceived fairness
- identity threat
- stereotype threat
- young people's work and crime
- the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) polices and processes in providing a trustworthy, fair and safe-identity-work environment for stigmatised groups to work and produce, and for their talent to flourish.
Rami is very passionate about issues of refugee integration in the UK labour market particularly and society generally. His aim is to incorporate research and work with policymakers and practitioners to help those who have been forced to flee their homes fearing persecution, war and violence to find hope, safety and support in a new welcoming home.
Rami applies mixed-methods in his research. He has considerable experience in using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) in Partial Least Squares (PLS) software in quantitative research. He also has strong experience in using Nvivo software, and thematic and attribution coding for qualitative research.
Rami is a member of the First International Network on Trust (FINT), and the European Network of Selection Researchers (ENESER). He was also invited by the British Psychological Society as a guest speaker to share his work with academics and practitioners. He is a RET Fellow, and teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Research interests
Rami is a member of the School's Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organisational Behaviour research cluster.
Areas of expertise:
- Employee trust in organisations
- Trust and HRM
- Fairness and HRM
- Identity threat and HRM
- Young people's work and crime
- Refugee integration in the UK labour market
- Critical realism in social science
Publications
2025
AlSharif, R. (2025) How to Write an Excellent Thesis. British University in Egypt Workshop, Cairo, Egypt, 26 Feb 2025.
2024
Al-Sharif, R. , Shaalan, A., Hunter, P. and El-Sherief, M. (2024) Stereotype Threat, Justice and Trust Perceptions for Women in Performance Appraisal. Business Innovation Leading to Sustainable Impact: Multidisciplinary Approach (BILSIMA24), Cairo, Egypt, 30 Nov - 01 Dec 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. and Bavdaz, A. (2024) A Workshop on AI, Automation of Work, and the Role of Trust and Authentic Leadership During Times of Digital Transformation. British University in Egypt Workshop, Cairo, Egypt, 26 Nov 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. (2024) Identity Work Responses to Workplace Stigmatization: Power Positions, Authenticity, Religious Coping and Religious Accommodation for Skilled Practising Muslim Professionals. British University in Egypt Workshop, Cairo, Egypt, 19 Nov 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. (2024) Publishing in 4* Journals. British University in Egypt Workshop, Cairo, Egypt, 19 Nov 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. (2024) Reward Management from a UK Perspective. British University in Egypt Workshop, Cairo, Egypt, 19 Nov 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. (2024) Identity work responses to workplace stigmatization: power positions, authenticity, religious coping and religious accommodation for skilled practising Muslim professionals. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, (doi: 10.1111/joop.12553) (Early Online Publication)
Al-Sharif, R. , Bavdaz, A. and Kamal, N. (2024) A Workshop on AI, Automation of Work, and the Role of Trust and Authentic Leadership During Times of Digital Transformation. 2024 International Conference on Information Resources Management (Conf-IRM 2024), Cairo, Egypt, 26-28 May 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. , Bavdaz, A. and Kamal, N. (2024) A Workshop on AI, Automation of Work, and the Role of Trust and Authentic Leadership During Times of Digital Transformation. University of Glasgow Workshop, Glasgow, Scotland
Al-Sharif, R. (2024) Identity Work Responses to Workplace Stigmatization: Power Positions, Authenticity, Religious Coping and Religious Accommodation for Skilled Practising Muslim Professionals. HR/OB Cluster - Power Hour, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK, 12 Dec 2024.
Alsharif, R. (2024) Religious Stigma and Employment Challenges for Muslims. A report to the Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Challenging Racial and Religious Prejudice. [Research Reports or Papers]
2023
Alsharif, R. (2023) The Role of Professional Identity Construction and Authenticity for Skilled Muslim Professionals. BSA Work, Employment & Society Conference 2023, Glasgow, UK, 13-15 September 2023.
Alsharif, R. (2023) Critical Realism and Attribution theory in Qualitative Research. University of Birmingham, Dubai, UAE, 2023.
Alsharif, R. (2023) How to Write a Good Thesis. University of Birmingham, Dubai, UAE, 2023.
2022
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2022) Stereotype Threat, Justice and Trust in Recruitment and Selection: The Role of Organisational Signals for Skilled Muslims. 15th International Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Conference (EDI 2022), Cape Town, South Africa, 22-24 July 2022.
Alsharif, R. , Searle, R. and Nienaber, A.-M. (2022) “I Am a Muslim, How Will I Cope in Your Organisation?”: Skilled Muslims’ Recruitment and Selection Expectations and Experiences – Understanding the Role of Stereotype Threat, Multi-Level Trust and Anticipated Justice. 11th FINT Workshop on Trust Within and Between Organizations, Charlston, SC, USA, 10-12 Mar 2022.
Alsharif, R. (2022) Trust Perceptions of Women, Racial and Religious Minority. Parallel Symposium, First International Conference on Trust (FINT) 2022, Charlston, SC, USA, 10-12 Mar 2022.
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2022) Stereotype Threat, Trust and Organisational Justice Perceptions in Selection During Covid-19. EAWOP Meeting: COVID-19 and the Asymmetric Impact on Careers and Work-Life Balance of Women and Ethnic Minority Individuals, 05-07 Jan 2022.
Alsharif, R. , Balkan, N. and Blain, K. (2022) Study at Adam Smith Business School. Webinar organised for potential students from the MENA
Paton, R. and Alsharif, R. (2022) Publishing with the European Management Journal (EMJ). Paper Development Workshop at American University in Cairo, Dubai, UAE, 2022.
Paton, R. and Alsharif, R. (2022) Publishing with the European Management Journal (EMJ). Paper Development Workshop at British University in Egypt, Dubai, UAE, 2022.
2021
Searle, R. and Alsharif, R. (2021) Multilevel Trust and HRM. In: Gillespie, Nicole, Fulmer, C. Ashley and Lewicki, Roy J. (eds.) Understanding Trust in Organizations: A Multilevel Perspective. Routledge: New York. ISBN 9781138327597
Mullen, H., Alsharif, R. , Searle, R. and Riach, K. (2021) Facilitating Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in the Fintech Sector - Where can Industry and Academia Make a Difference? Fintech Round Table, Glasgow, UK, 20 January 2021.
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2021) “I Am a Muslim, How Will I Cope in Your Organisation?”: Skilled Muslims’ Recruitment and Selection Expectations and Experiences – Understanding the Role of Stereotype Threat, Multi-Level Trust and Anticipated Justice. 6th ENESER Meeting: Job Search, Attraction, and Selection: Challenges for the Next Decade, Zurich, Switzerland, 31 Aug-2 Sep 2021.
Al-Sharif, R. (2021) Critical realism and attribution theory in qualitative research. Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal, 16(1), pp. 127-144. (doi: 10.1108/QROM-04-2020-1919)
Selenko, E., Alsharif, R. and Searle, R. (2021) What are the social dangers of young people’s exclusions from labour markets? [Research Reports or Papers]
2020
Alsharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2020) A Systematic Review of Employment and Workplace Experiences of Muslims. Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings (AOM 2020), Vancouver, Canada, 7-11 August 2020. (doi: 10.5465/AMBPP.2020.11773abstract)
Searle, R. , Alsharif, R. and Selenko, E. (2020) Danger Men (Not) At Work’: The Neglected Role of Work in Reducing Social Exclusion and in Ameliorating Criminal and terrorist Activities. EAWOP/ESRC Small Group Meeting on Young People's Work, Employment And Careers, Glasgow, Scotland, 29 Jun–3 Jul 2020.
2019
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. and Nienaber, A.-M. (2019) The Impact of Stereotype Threat on Organisational Justice and Trust: Recruitment and Selection of Muslims in the UK Banking Sector. FINT 2019, St Gallen, Switzerland, 9-11 Jan 2019.
2018
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2018) The Impact of Stereotype Threat on Workplace Discrimination against Arabs and Muslims: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis. In: British Academy of Management Conference (BAM 2018), Bristol, UK, 4-6 Sept 2018, ISBN 9780995641310
Searle, R. H. and Al-Sharif, R. (2018) Recruitment and selection. In: Collings, David G., Wood, Geoffrey T. and Szamosi, Leslie T. (eds.) Human Resources Management: a Critical Approach [2nd Edition]. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 215-237. ISBN 9781138237551
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2018) The Impact of Stereotype Threat on Anticipated Workplace Discrimination against Arabs and Muslims: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis. 5th ENESER Meeting: Recent Developments in Recruitment and Selection, Edinburgh, Scotland, 27-29 June 2018.
Articles
Al-Sharif, R. (2024) Identity work responses to workplace stigmatization: power positions, authenticity, religious coping and religious accommodation for skilled practising Muslim professionals. Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, (doi: 10.1111/joop.12553) (Early Online Publication)
Al-Sharif, R. (2021) Critical realism and attribution theory in qualitative research. Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal, 16(1), pp. 127-144. (doi: 10.1108/QROM-04-2020-1919)
Book Sections
Searle, R. and Alsharif, R. (2021) Multilevel Trust and HRM. In: Gillespie, Nicole, Fulmer, C. Ashley and Lewicki, Roy J. (eds.) Understanding Trust in Organizations: A Multilevel Perspective. Routledge: New York. ISBN 9781138327597
Searle, R. H. and Al-Sharif, R. (2018) Recruitment and selection. In: Collings, David G., Wood, Geoffrey T. and Szamosi, Leslie T. (eds.) Human Resources Management: a Critical Approach [2nd Edition]. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY, pp. 215-237. ISBN 9781138237551
Research Reports or Papers
Alsharif, R. (2024) Religious Stigma and Employment Challenges for Muslims. A report to the Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Challenging Racial and Religious Prejudice. [Research Reports or Papers]
Selenko, E., Alsharif, R. and Searle, R. (2021) What are the social dangers of young people’s exclusions from labour markets? [Research Reports or Papers]
Conference or Workshop Item
AlSharif, R. (2025) How to Write an Excellent Thesis. British University in Egypt Workshop, Cairo, Egypt, 26 Feb 2025.
Al-Sharif, R. , Shaalan, A., Hunter, P. and El-Sherief, M. (2024) Stereotype Threat, Justice and Trust Perceptions for Women in Performance Appraisal. Business Innovation Leading to Sustainable Impact: Multidisciplinary Approach (BILSIMA24), Cairo, Egypt, 30 Nov - 01 Dec 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. and Bavdaz, A. (2024) A Workshop on AI, Automation of Work, and the Role of Trust and Authentic Leadership During Times of Digital Transformation. British University in Egypt Workshop, Cairo, Egypt, 26 Nov 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. (2024) Identity Work Responses to Workplace Stigmatization: Power Positions, Authenticity, Religious Coping and Religious Accommodation for Skilled Practising Muslim Professionals. British University in Egypt Workshop, Cairo, Egypt, 19 Nov 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. (2024) Publishing in 4* Journals. British University in Egypt Workshop, Cairo, Egypt, 19 Nov 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. (2024) Reward Management from a UK Perspective. British University in Egypt Workshop, Cairo, Egypt, 19 Nov 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. , Bavdaz, A. and Kamal, N. (2024) A Workshop on AI, Automation of Work, and the Role of Trust and Authentic Leadership During Times of Digital Transformation. 2024 International Conference on Information Resources Management (Conf-IRM 2024), Cairo, Egypt, 26-28 May 2024.
Al-Sharif, R. , Bavdaz, A. and Kamal, N. (2024) A Workshop on AI, Automation of Work, and the Role of Trust and Authentic Leadership During Times of Digital Transformation. University of Glasgow Workshop, Glasgow, Scotland
Al-Sharif, R. (2024) Identity Work Responses to Workplace Stigmatization: Power Positions, Authenticity, Religious Coping and Religious Accommodation for Skilled Practising Muslim Professionals. HR/OB Cluster - Power Hour, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK, 12 Dec 2024.
Alsharif, R. (2023) The Role of Professional Identity Construction and Authenticity for Skilled Muslim Professionals. BSA Work, Employment & Society Conference 2023, Glasgow, UK, 13-15 September 2023.
Alsharif, R. (2023) Critical Realism and Attribution theory in Qualitative Research. University of Birmingham, Dubai, UAE, 2023.
Alsharif, R. (2023) How to Write a Good Thesis. University of Birmingham, Dubai, UAE, 2023.
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2022) Stereotype Threat, Justice and Trust in Recruitment and Selection: The Role of Organisational Signals for Skilled Muslims. 15th International Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Conference (EDI 2022), Cape Town, South Africa, 22-24 July 2022.
Alsharif, R. , Searle, R. and Nienaber, A.-M. (2022) “I Am a Muslim, How Will I Cope in Your Organisation?”: Skilled Muslims’ Recruitment and Selection Expectations and Experiences – Understanding the Role of Stereotype Threat, Multi-Level Trust and Anticipated Justice. 11th FINT Workshop on Trust Within and Between Organizations, Charlston, SC, USA, 10-12 Mar 2022.
Alsharif, R. (2022) Trust Perceptions of Women, Racial and Religious Minority. Parallel Symposium, First International Conference on Trust (FINT) 2022, Charlston, SC, USA, 10-12 Mar 2022.
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2022) Stereotype Threat, Trust and Organisational Justice Perceptions in Selection During Covid-19. EAWOP Meeting: COVID-19 and the Asymmetric Impact on Careers and Work-Life Balance of Women and Ethnic Minority Individuals, 05-07 Jan 2022.
Alsharif, R. , Balkan, N. and Blain, K. (2022) Study at Adam Smith Business School. Webinar organised for potential students from the MENA
Paton, R. and Alsharif, R. (2022) Publishing with the European Management Journal (EMJ). Paper Development Workshop at American University in Cairo, Dubai, UAE, 2022.
Paton, R. and Alsharif, R. (2022) Publishing with the European Management Journal (EMJ). Paper Development Workshop at British University in Egypt, Dubai, UAE, 2022.
Mullen, H., Alsharif, R. , Searle, R. and Riach, K. (2021) Facilitating Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity in the Fintech Sector - Where can Industry and Academia Make a Difference? Fintech Round Table, Glasgow, UK, 20 January 2021.
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2021) “I Am a Muslim, How Will I Cope in Your Organisation?”: Skilled Muslims’ Recruitment and Selection Expectations and Experiences – Understanding the Role of Stereotype Threat, Multi-Level Trust and Anticipated Justice. 6th ENESER Meeting: Job Search, Attraction, and Selection: Challenges for the Next Decade, Zurich, Switzerland, 31 Aug-2 Sep 2021.
Alsharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2020) A Systematic Review of Employment and Workplace Experiences of Muslims. Academy of Management Annual Meeting Proceedings (AOM 2020), Vancouver, Canada, 7-11 August 2020. (doi: 10.5465/AMBPP.2020.11773abstract)
Searle, R. , Alsharif, R. and Selenko, E. (2020) Danger Men (Not) At Work’: The Neglected Role of Work in Reducing Social Exclusion and in Ameliorating Criminal and terrorist Activities. EAWOP/ESRC Small Group Meeting on Young People's Work, Employment And Careers, Glasgow, Scotland, 29 Jun–3 Jul 2020.
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. and Nienaber, A.-M. (2019) The Impact of Stereotype Threat on Organisational Justice and Trust: Recruitment and Selection of Muslims in the UK Banking Sector. FINT 2019, St Gallen, Switzerland, 9-11 Jan 2019.
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2018) The Impact of Stereotype Threat on Anticipated Workplace Discrimination against Arabs and Muslims: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis. 5th ENESER Meeting: Recent Developments in Recruitment and Selection, Edinburgh, Scotland, 27-29 June 2018.
Conference Proceedings
Al-Sharif, R. , Searle, R. , Nienaber, A.-M. and Rice, C. (2018) The Impact of Stereotype Threat on Workplace Discrimination against Arabs and Muslims: A Qualitative Meta-Analysis. In: British Academy of Management Conference (BAM 2018), Bristol, UK, 4-6 Sept 2018, ISBN 9780995641310
Grants
December 2017 – April 2019: Full PhD scholarship, Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow
May 2017 – November 2017: Full PhD scholarship, Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Coventry University
Supervision
Rami is interested in supervising PhD students in the following areas:
- Employee trust in organisations
- Trust and HRM
- Fairness and HRM
- Stereotype threat and HRM
- Refugee integration in the UK labour market
- Ogoms, Michael
Neurodiversity as a Strategic Advantage for Organizations with the increase in Soft Skills and Proper Accommodations - Xiao, Junyi
A Critical Investigation of Gen Z's reaction to digital psychometric test in recruitment, and how it influences their employer perception.
Teaching
Programme Leader
- Undergraduate Levels 1, 2 & 3 – Management
- Undergraduate – Services
Module leader
- Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management – MSc
- Contemporary Issues in Work and Employment – MSc
- Fundamentals of Human Resource Management – UG
Professional activities & recognition
Prizes, awards & distinctions
- 2020: Adam Smith Business School Award for PhD Excellence (Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow)
- 2019: Degree of Doctor of Philosophy awarded 'Unconditionally' (Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow)
- 2013: Masters of Business Administration awarded with 'Distinction' (Coventry University London, Coventry University)
Professional & learned societies
- 2019 - 2020: Member, First International Network on Trust (FINT)
- 2019 - 2020: Member, European Network of Selection Researchers (ENESER)
- 2008 - 2020: Member, Chartered Accountants Syndicate
- 2018 - 2019: Member, British Academy of Management
Selected international presentations
- 2019: Implicit Bias and Workplace Diversity, BPS Division of Occupational Psychology Scotland (Edinburgh, UK)
Additional information
Reviewer and editorial duties
- Applied Psychology: An International Review – Ad Hoc Reviewer
- Group & Organization Management – Ad Hoc Reviewer
- Public Management Review – Ad Hoc Reviewer
- Journal of Trust Research – Ad Hoc Reviewer
- Academy of Management – Ad Hoc Reviewer
