Muhammad Hamza Siddique

PhD candidate at USN

Hamza, a doctoral fellow at USN Business School, focuses his research on matters pertaining to the inclusion and exclusion of expatriates within hybrid work contexts. His primary interests lie in examining the dynamics of inclusion for minority expatriates and exploring the influence of home culture on their experiences of inclusion within new cultural environments. Furthermore, he is deeply engaged in investigating the transition of identity between virtual and non-virtual spaces, as well as the fluctuations in inclusion within hybrid contexts.

Tell us about your project!

With the surge of technology and changes in the workplace after COVID-19, the need to understand the inclusion and exclusion of expatriates is attracting the interest of scholars and practitioners alike. In the realm of expatriate management, discussions about inclusion and exclusion are rare, especially in the context of hybrid work. This project aims to fill this gap and explore inclusion, exclusion, and the experiences of expatriates in hybrid work settings. The main goal of this study is to understand, “how do expatriates experience inclusion and exclusion within hybrid work environments?”. Using interpretive qualitative research design, this project will employ semi-structured interviews with expatriates relocating to the Nordic region. This project holds significance for cross-cultural management, expatriate management, hybrid work, and diversity literature. Additionally, it offers insights to managers, aiding them in workplace diversity, crafting inclusive policies, and fostering a deeper comprehension of expatriates' experiences.

“ In the realm of expatriate management, discussions about inclusion and exclusion are rare, especially in the context of hybrid work. ”

— Muhammad Hamza Siddique on his PhD project “Inclusion of Expatriates in Hybrid Workspaces?”