Dr Jeannie Lee
Lecturer
Newcastle Business School
- Email:jeannie.lee@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4921 8510
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Jeannie Eun Su Lee is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor: US) in Management at the Newcastle Business School, College of Human and Social Futures. She has completed her PhD degree at the University of Sydney Business School. Jeannie is a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma and an endorser of Migration, Business and Society.
Her research interests lie in the fields of international human resource management and global mobility, focusing on migrants’ integration journeys in foreign countries and the role of support organizations in facilitating such integrative efforts. Her work has been published in top-tier international journals such as Academy of Management Perspectives, Human Resource Management Journal and International Journal of Management Reviews.
Jeannie and colleagues were the first to introduce the term "Canvas Ceiling" to a systemic, multilevel barrier to refugee workforce integration and professional advancement. The notion of Canvas Ceiling illustrates how the barriers to successful refugee workforce integration, ranging from socio-cultural and institutional challenges to organizational- and individual-level concerns, are not only multi-level and multi-faceted, but also interrelated across levels and factors. The notion of the canvas ceiling is an important steppingstone to describe the socio-political and systemic difficulties that refugees face in their employment and integration journey in receiving countries.
A Series of Multimedia Outputs
Jeannie also took an active role in promoting refugee employment through creation and dissemination of multimedia, including videos and podcasts.
A podcast featured on International Academy of Intercultural Research aims to help businesses, practitioners and other wider audiences understand the challenges that refugees encounter when trying to find and sustain employment in receiving countries. In the podcast, we discuss how both employers and individuals can support refugees integrate into workplaces, overcoming the canvas ceiling.
An educational video on refugee employment is shared as learning materials that could be used by business educators across the world to highlight the shared social responsibilities of the businesses. Numerous teachers and educators across the University of Sydney, the University of Newcastle and others across different countries have already declared their interests in using the material in their teaching.
A collection of videos bring together multimedia resources on refugee employment. The videos present a short summary of the challenges that refugees face in search of sustainable employment and highlight how businesses in receiving communities can benefit from providing opportunities to these refugee jobseekers. The collection points to how businesses can make a social impact by helping refugees in overcoming the Canvas Ceiling. The videos and accompanying materials outlined in the descriptions are relevant to educators, researchers, organisations working with refugees, and anyone interested in learning more about and improving the ways refugees are integrated to workplaces.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Commerce, University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), University of Sydney
Keywords
- Global Mobility
- International HRM
- Migrants
- Refugees
- Strategic HRM
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Korean (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
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| 350708 | Not-for-profit business and management | 33 |
| 350503 | Human resources management | 34 |
| 440303 | Migration | 33 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
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| Lecturer | University of Newcastle Newcastle Business School Australia |
Awards
Award
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
ANZAM Excellence Award 2022 - Best Doctoral Dissertation Australia & New Zealand Academy of Management (ANZAM) |
| 2022 |
AIB Insights Award for Actionable Insights Academy of International Business |
| 2022 |
ONE NBS Impact on Practice Award Academy of Management |
| 2022 |
International HRM Scholarly Research Award Academy of Management |
| 2021 |
Human Resources Division Best Paper Award Academy of Management |
Nomination
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2023 |
Responsible Research in Management Awards Academy of Management |
| 2021 |
Carolyn B. Dexter Award Academy of Management |
Scholarship
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2017 |
Business School Research Scholarship The University of Sydney |
| 2016 |
International Business Scholarship in Honours The University of Sydney |
Teaching
| Code | Course | Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNGT3012 |
Strategic Business Management Newcastle Business School | University of Newcastle |
Course Lead/Coordinator/Lecturer | 19/7/2021 - 26/11/2021 |
| IRHR2270 |
Introduction to Human Resource Management Newcastle Business School | University of Newcastle |
Course Lead/Coordinator/Lecturer | 19/7/2021 - 26/11/2021 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (2 outputs)
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| 2021 |
Lee ES, Roy P, Szkudlarek B, 'Integrating Refugees Into the Workplace A Collaborative Approach', Intercultural Management in Practice Learning to Lead Diverse Global Organizations, Emerald Publishing Limited, Bingley 121-129 (2021)
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| 2020 |
Lee ES, Nguyen DC, Szkudlarek B, 'Global Migration and Cross-Cultural Management: Understanding the Past, Moving Towards the Future', The SAGE Handbook of Contemporary Cross-Cultural Management, SAGE Publications, London, UK 408-423 (2020) [B1]
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Journal article (9 outputs)
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| 2024 |
Lee ES, Wechtler H, 'Hidden agenda for cross-cultural training: understanding refugees cross-cultural experience through the capability approach', The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 35 1007-1047 (2024) [C1]
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| 2023 |
Lee ES, Liu W, Yang JY, 'Neither developed nor emerging: Dual paths for outward FDI and home country innovation in emerged market MNCs', International Business Review, 32 (2023) [C1] Emerged market multinational corporations (EDMNCs) ¿ those based in emerged markets that have transitioned out of emerging economic status ¿ have received little research interest... [more] Emerged market multinational corporations (EDMNCs) ¿ those based in emerged markets that have transitioned out of emerging economic status ¿ have received little research interest from the international business scholarship, despite their growing presence in the global market. EDMNCs face significant competitive pressure to leverage cross-border knowledge to innovate and leapfrog their middle-zone status between emerging and developed market multinational corporations. Analyzing 174 publicly listed South Korean MNCs and their outward foreign direct investment (OFDI), we find that an EDMNC's OFDI into developed and emerging markets contributes unequally to its home-country innovation. We also elaborate on the moderating effect of industry peers¿ OFDI into developed countries through crowding out and spillover effects. These findings have implications for the OFDI and innovation literature in general, and particularly for international business scholarship focusing on an under-investigated category of MNCs that are increasingly becoming successful in international competition.
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| 2022 |
Berardi C, Lee ES, Wechtler H, Paolucci F, 'A vicious cycle of health (in)equity: Migrant inclusion in light of COVID-19', Health Policy and Technology, 11 (2022) [C1] Objectives: Whilst mass vaccination is suggested as an important means to contain COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination policies across many countries have systematically excluded some g... [more] Objectives: Whilst mass vaccination is suggested as an important means to contain COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination policies across many countries have systematically excluded some groups of population, especially migrants. This study aims to document the impact of diversified vaccination strategies as a preventative and control measure for the health and safety of the wider population within a country. Methods: We selected five countries that have experienced the changes in migrant inflows to the most extreme among OECD countries in 2020: The United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea. We conducted an extensive qualitative documentary analysis focused on policies and interventions implemented in these countries since January 2020 till the end of September 2021. We also analyzed publicly available epidemiological data (released by the governments and other international organizations). Results: We find that achieving migrants¿ health and vaccination equity is not without challenges, and a failure to address those multiplicity of concerns may result in a vicious cycle for the vulnerable population at the fringes of our economy. Migrants continue to face extenuating circumstances with higher risks to their health and safety, when they are excluded or disadvantaged in vaccination policies. The more inclusive and proactive the governments are in consideration of diversity of migrant populations, the better they can manage the pandemic, which leads to overall societal benefit of ensuring public health. Conclusions: Equity-based policies can mitigate disparities in access to vaccination and healthcare, thereby reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
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| 2021 |
Szkudlarek B, Nardon L, Osland JS, Adler NJ, Lee ESU, 'When context matters: What happens to international theory when researchers study refugees', Academy of Management Perspectives, 35 461-484 (2021) [C1] The overwhelming number of refugees in the world today constitutes a major socioeconomic and political challenge. With more than 50 years of scholarship on global mobility, intern... [more] The overwhelming number of refugees in the world today constitutes a major socioeconomic and political challenge. With more than 50 years of scholarship on global mobility, international business (IB) scholars should be well positioned to address this challenge. Yet the field¿s historic emphasis on expatriates has resulted in dominant assumptions and perspectives that are not relevant for other groups moving across borders. Empirical path dependence has caused significant conceptual blindness. Focusing primarily on expatriates who, in fact, represent an extreme case of international transitions has resulted in conceptualizations of international adjustment that are partial and incomplete. These conceptualizations overly rely on individual- and organizational-level factors at the expense of critical macrolevel factors. Extending the domain of IB scholarship by examining the contrasting extreme case of refugees opens up the field to new theorizing and a broader, more accurate conceptualization of international adjustment. Studying the international adjustment of refugees exposes previously taken-for-granted assumptions and generates insights that will allow IB as well as general management scholars to develop more robust theories and urgently needed practical interventions.
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| 2021 |
Lee ES, Szkudlarek B, 'Refugee employment support: The HRM CSR nexus and stakeholder co-dependency', Human Resource Management Journal, 31 936-955 (2021) [C1] Recent research suggests that human resource management (HRM) can play a crucial role in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and in addressing grand challenges, such as refugee ... [more] Recent research suggests that human resource management (HRM) can play a crucial role in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and in addressing grand challenges, such as refugee workforce integration. This paper investigates how employers carry out their CSR goals through HRM practices, while working closely with non-profit organisations (NPOs) that facilitate refugee employment support programmes. Using qualitative semi-structured interviews with employers and NPOs in Australia, we highlight their co-dependent relationship in addressing the challenge of refugee workforce integration. We demonstrate how the achievement of both CSR goals and social impact is enhanced in this co-dependent relationship, where each stakeholder's unique expertise and access to resources are shared and leveraged. Our research findings advance the current understanding of the HRM¿CSR literature on external stakeholder engagement by suggesting that a co-dependent, rather than just a collaborative, relationship can underpin the effective execution of HRM practices with CSR goals.
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| 2020 |
Lee ES, Szkudlarek B, Nguyen DC, Nardon L, 'Unveiling the Canvas Ceiling: A Multidisciplinary Literature Review of Refugee Employment and Workforce Integration', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT REVIEWS, 22 193-216 (2020) [C1]
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Conference (22 outputs)
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| 2022 |
Lee ES, Szkudlarek B, 'Marginalizing the Marginalized: Human Resource Development and Refugees Employability', Seattle, United STates (2022)
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| 2022 | Szkudlarek B, Lee ES, Brewster C, 'Strategic recruitment of disadvantaged jobseekers: Learning from refugee context', Miami, United States (2022) | |||||||
| 2022 |
Lee ES, Roy P, Szkudlarek B, 'Advancing Refugee Employment through Bilateral Collaboration: The Role of Businesses', Seattle, United States (2022)
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| 2021 |
Lee ES, Szkudlarek B, 'The HRM CSR nexus and stakeholder co-dependency: Investigating refugee employment support programs', Online (2021) [E1]
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Report (2 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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| 2022 | Szkudlarek B, Lee ES, Jansen-Nicorescu F, 'Employers guide to refugee employment: a collaborative approach (Global edition)', University of Sydney and The Crescent Foundation (2022) | ||
| 2021 | Szkudlarek B, Lee ES, Jansen-Nicorescu F, 'Employers guide to refugee employment: a collaborative approach', The University of Sydney and The Crescent Foundation (2021) |
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 9 |
|---|---|
| Total funding | $62,460 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20241 grants / $7,000
Co-designing Resources to Support the Legal Literacy of Refugees$7,000
Funding body: Anonymous
| Funding body | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Alice Neikirk, Doctor Rachel Burke, Mirja Cadding-Moran, Miss Sushmita Choudhury, Doctor Jeannie Lee, Doctor Marie-Laure Vuaille-Barcan, Doctor Samuel Woldemariam |
| Scheme | Research and Discovery Fund |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2024 |
| Funding Finish | 2024 |
| GNo | G2400029 |
| Type Of Funding | Scheme excluded from IGS |
| Category | EXCL |
| UON | Y |
20234 grants / $44,200
Employment Clinic for the Newly Arrived Migrants$19,200
Funding body: Newcastle City Council
| Funding body | Newcastle City Council |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Elise Lee, Doctor Jeannie Lee |
| Scheme | Community Support Grants |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2023 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | G2300892 |
| Type Of Funding | Scheme excluded from IGS |
| Category | EXCL |
| UON | Y |
Digital Skills Cadetship Trial$15,000
Funding body: Department of Education, Skills and Employment
| Funding body | Department of Education, Skills and Employment |
|---|---|
| Project Team | Doctor Jeannie Lee, A/Prof Betina Szkudlarek |
| Scheme | Tender |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2023 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | G2300230 |
| Type Of Funding | C1500 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Other |
| Category | 1500 |
| UON | Y |
Examining organisational experience and performance of skilled migrants in Australia$5,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
| Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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| Project Team | Doctor Elise Lee, Doctor Jeannie Lee, Dr Jasvir Singh |
| Scheme | Pilot Funding Scheme |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2023 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | G2300462 |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | Y |
Overcoming the unique challenges faced by migrant entrepreneurs in Australia$5,000
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Scheme | CHSF - Pilot Research Scheme: Projects, Pivots, Partnerships |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2023 |
| Funding Finish | 2023 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20222 grants / $7,500
CHSF New Start Grant 2022$5,000
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Scheme | CHSF - New Start Scheme |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
Research Output Scheme Funding$2,500
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Scheme | CHSF - Research Output Scheme |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2022 |
| Funding Finish | 2022 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20212 grants / $3,760
Research Output Scheme Funding$2,500
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Scheme | 2021 CHSF Research Output Scheme |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2021 |
| Funding Finish | 2021 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
CHSF Early Advice Scheme 2021$1,260
Funding body: College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle
| Funding body | College of Human and Social Futures | University of Newcastle |
|---|---|
| Scheme | CHSF - Early Advice Scheme |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2021 |
| Funding Finish | 2021 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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| 2023 | PhD | Optimization Strategies for Implementing Green Human Resource Management in Multinational Enterprises | PhD (Management), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2023 | PhD | The Influence Of Green Practices On The Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Orientation, Sustainable Strategies, And Environmental Efficiency In Small Businesses. | PhD (Management), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2022 | PhD | Understanding Value Co-Creation, Stakeholders’ Social Capital, and Knowledge Sharing within the Ride Hailing Community in Indonesia | PhD (Management), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
News
News • 1 May 2023
Intentions alone not enough to succeed in refugee employment
Australian businesses want to employ refugees but don’t know where to start and require support, according to a new study from the University of Newcastle and University of Sydney Business School.
News • 8 Mar 2022
Study reveals the cycle of health inequity faced by migrants
While COVID-19 has affected everyone, the pandemic has exacerbated the vulnerability of migrants.
Dr Jeannie Lee
Position
Lecturer
Management
Newcastle Business School
College of Human and Social Futures
Contact Details
| jeannie.lee@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | (02) 4921 8510 |
Office
| Room | Level 7, NUSpace |
|---|---|
| Building | NUSpace |
| Location | Newcastle City , |
Connect with me
NEWS • May 01.2023
Intentions alone not enough to succeed in refugee employment
Australian businesses want to employ refugees but don’t know where to start and require support, according to a new study.
NEWS • Mar 08.2022
Study reveals the cycle of health inequity faced by migrants
While COVID-19 has affected everyone, the pandemic has exacerbated the vulnerability of migrants.