Dr Gary Daniels
- Head of Centre for Hospitality Innovation and Leadership
Biography
Gary has long been interested in work organisations and employment relations. This influenced his choice of MA, PhD and his research at the University of Manchester and Keele University, UK, which fell into two distinct areas: work-life balance and trade union organisation. Following a successful academic career, Gary turned to industry and established, owned, and managed hospitality businesses in China for a decade, which endowed him with a wealth of new knowledge and achievements. Indeed, this industry experience allowed him to look at hospitality and employment issues with new perspectives and has most recently prompted a keen research focus on external disruptions in the hospitality industry.
Academic & Professional Qualifications
- PhD, University of Manchester, UK (2002)
- MA, University of Manchester, UK (1999)
- BA (Hons), Manchester Metropolitan University, UK (1995)
Research Interests
- Disruptive technologies in the hospitality industry
- Work-life balance
- Trade unionism
Notable Publications
Books
- Gary Daniels and John McIlroy (eds.), Trade Unions in a Neoliberal World: British Trade Unions under New Labour, Routledge, 2009.
Journal Articles
- Gary Daniels, ‘The Soviet Union and British Spies’, Labour History Review, 2010, 75 (2), pp.227–234.
- Gary Daniels, 'Reflections on New Unionism: Past and Present’, Historical Studies in Industrial Relations, 21, Spring 2006, pp.35-62.
- Gary Daniels and Steve French, ‘The growth of work-life balance and family-friendly policies and the implications for employment relations’ International Employment Relations Review, 2006, Volume 12, No. 2.
Book Chapters
- Gary Daniels and John McIlroy ‘History matters: Understanding the future, the present and the past of trade unionism’ in Paul Novak (ed) Union Futures, TUC, 2007.
- Gary Daniels, ‘In the field: a decade of organizing’ in G. Daniels and J. McIlroy (eds) Trade Unions in a Neoliberal World: British Trade Unions under New Labour, Routledge, 2009.
- Gary Daniels and John McIlroy, ‘Trade unions in a neoliberal world’, in G. Daniels and J. McIlroy (eds) Trade Unions in a Neoliberal World: British Trade Unions under New Labour, Routledge, 2009.
- Gary Daniels and John McIlroy ‘An Anatomy of British Trade Unionism since 1997: Strategies for Revitalization’ in G. Daniels and J. McIlroy (eds) Trade Unions in a Neoliberal World: British Trade Unions under New Labour, Routledge, 2009.
- Gary Daniels and John McIlroy ‘An Anatomy of British Trade Unionism since 1997: Organization, Structure and Factionalism’ in G. Daniels and J. McIlroy (eds) Trade Unions in a Neoliberal World: British Trade Unions under New Labour, Routledge, 2009.
- John McIlroy and Gary Daniels, ‘History Matters: Understanding the future, the present and the past of trade unionism’ in Union Futures, Labour Research Department, January 2007.
- Gary Daniels and Steve French, ‘The UK’s work-life balance: the limits of employer policies and legal regulation?’, European Employment Review, 2006, No. 387, pp.25-29.
- Gary Daniels and Steve French, ‘The work-life balance: evidence from across the United Kingdom’, European Industrial Relations Review, 2005, No.380, pp.27-29.
Reports
- Gary Daniels and Steve French, The Civil Service 24-7 Survey 2006. Report written for the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), First Division Association (FDA) and Prospect as part of the joint-union submission on proposed civil servant job cuts to the Cabinet Office, 2007.
- Gary Daniels and Steve French, Over-worked and out of control: exploring the work-life imbalance of civil servants. Report written for the Public and Commercial Services Union, 2007.
- Gary Daniels and Steve French, The NAHT 24-7 Survey 2006 (Northern Ireland). Report written for the National Association of Head Teachers, 2007.
- Julie Hurst, Gary Daniels, Steve French, Denise Skinner and Les Worrall, The 24-7 Work Life Balance Survey, Work-life Balance Centre: Leicester, 2007.
- Gary Daniels and Steve French, The NAHT 24-7 Survey 2006. Report written for the National Association of Head Teachers, 2007.
- Gary Daniels and Steve French, The NAHT 24-7 Survey 2005. Report written for the National Association of Head Teachers, 2006.
- Julie Hurst, Sarah Baker, Gary Daniels and Steve French, The 24-7 Work Life Balance Survey, Work-life Balance Centre: Leicester, 2006.
