Unnar Theódórsson
Postdoc
Primary research areas
Human Resource Management
Talent Management
Career Development and Onboarding
Ethics and Power in Management
Qualitative and Mixed Methods
Exploring how organizations recognize and develop talent (header)
My research examines how organizations manage human resources in contexts characterized by uncertainty, complexity, and change. I focus on how talent is identified, developed, and retained, viewing talent management as both a managerial and a social practice.
A central theme in my work is how organizations reconcile strategic priorities with individual aspirations. I explore what counts as talent, who defines it, and how these definitions shape organizational outcomes.
I am currently engaged in a collaborative project with Herlev Municipality that investigates onboarding and career development in citizen-facing roles. The project explores how public institutions can create meaningful and sustainable career pathways for their employees.
My research employs qualitative and mixed methods, with a particular emphasis on ethnography and interviews. I am also studying how technology and data practices influence human resource management and the future of work.