Dr. Rebecka Tolstoy

Biography

Rebecka Tolstoy is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, specializing in Human Resources and organizational studies. With a Bachelor of Nursing and a Master's in Business Administration, she earned her Ph.D. focusing on managerial work dynamics among healthcare managers. Her research interests lie in HR restructuring practices, leadership management, age management, and qualitative research methods, particularly narrative analysis. Tolstoy's notable projects include exploring mentorship programs in the public sector and analyzing age-related HR management narratives in various organizations. Her work has contributed to understanding how managerial roles adapt to challenges within healthcare and retail sectors, specifically regarding time use, work fragmentation, and institutional change. She has published extensively in management journals and has presented her findings at numerous international conferences. Her commitment to improving workplace dynamics and HR practices is evident in her ongoing research and teaching endeavors, alongside a keen interest in demographic challenges and labor market reforms.

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