Dr Evelyn Oginni
Dr Evelyn Oginni
Dr Evelyn Oginni is a Lecturer in People Management at the University of Salford. Originally from Nigeria, she completed her PhD at Salford before transitioning into a full-time academic role after working as an hourly-paid lecturer. Her expertise spans human resource management, gender studies, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Her current research focuses on organisational support for women in academia and the work–life balance of female academics.
Data from People Management reveals that around 46% of UK HR professionals have identified burnout as one of the biggest business risks in 2026.

Burnout in the workplace: how businesses can recognise it and provide support

Dr Evelyn Oginni
Oct 1 '26
Data from People Management reveals that around 46% of UK HR professionals have identified burnout as one of the biggest business risks in 2026
Changes to unfair dismissal and the implications for businesses

Changes to unfair dismissal and the implications for businesses

Dr Evelyn Oginni
Sep 9 '26
Evelyn Oginni of the University of Salford examines the extension of unfair dismissal rights and what businesses need to do to prepare
Total reward plans that blend pay with non-financial benefits help small firms retain staff, boost engagement and improve wellbeing.

Why pay is not always enough: rethinking reward strategies for SMEs

Dr Evelyn Oginni
Jul 22 '26
Total reward plans that blend pay with non-financial benefits help small firms retain staff, boost engagement and improve wellbeing
The changes to statutory sick pay introduced earlier this year are still catching employers out. Dr Evelyn Oginni of the University of Salford on what businesses need to know now.

Statutory sick pay changes: are businesses keeping up?

Dr Evelyn Oginni
Jun 29 '26
The changes to statutory sick pay introduced earlier this year are still catching employers out. Dr Evelyn Oginni of the University of Salford on what businesses need to know now
Flexible working is no longer a temporary adjustment from the pandemic; it has become a defining feature of the modern labour market.

Flexible working and talent: What businesses need to know

Dr Evelyn Oginni
Apr 23 '26
Flexible working is no longer a temporary adjustment from the pandemic; it has become a defining feature of the modern labour market