Dr Meltem Yavuz Sercekman
Lecturer in Management
- Strategy and Entrepreneurship
Summary
I am a Lecturer in Management at Ã÷ÐÇ°ËØÔ Business School with over a decade of experience in organizational psychology, workplace wellbeing, and employee health. My work also addresses critical topics such as women’s health and the challenges of managing chronic conditions in professional settings. As a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher and menstrual health coach, I provide evidence-based consultancy services to individuals and organizations, focusing on creating healthier, more inclusive workplaces.
Before joining Ã÷ÐÇ°ËØÔ in May 2022, I held academic positions at Istanbul University, BaÅŸkent University, and TOBB University of Economics and Technology in Turkiye. These roles provided a valuable perspective on fostering wellbeing and supporting diverse employee needs across professional and cultural contexts.
My research explores interventions that improve work-life balance, productivity, and career sustainability. This includes mindfulness and compassion-based practices, job crafting strategies, and leadership development. Recently, my work has centered on advancing policies and practices for women managing chronic health conditions, particularly endometriosis, in the workplace. These initiatives aim to promote awareness, understanding, and practical solutions that benefit both employees and organizations.
Beyond research and teaching, I collaborate with businesses to design frameworks that integrate academic insights into actionable strategies, enhancing employee health, wellbeing, and engagement.
Qualifications
PhD, MSc, MA, BA
Responsibility
Ã÷ÐÇ°ËØÔ Business School Health & Safety Officer
Newest selected publications
Yavuz Sercekman, M. and Ceviker, G. (2024) 'The brave new world of the neoliberal market: Mindfulness as a VIP product (or not)?', in Yalkin, C. and Özbilgin, M. (eds.) Care and Compassion in Capitalism. Leeds : Emerald Publishing. pp. 75 - 93. ISBN 10: 1-83549-148-0. ISBN 13: 978-1-83549-149-2.
Yavuz Sercekman, M. (2024) ''. Frontiers in Psychology, 15. pp. 1 - 11.
Yavuz Sercekman, M. (2023) 'The Role of Compassionate Leadership in Labor Relations: Strategies for Effective Conflict Resolution'.The LERA 76th Annual Meeting/ILERA 20th World Congress/FMCS National Labor-Management Conference. Manhattan, New York. [unpublished]
Yavuz Sercekman, M. (2023) 'Managing differences in the workplace: Mindfulness-based interventions', in Kucukaltan, B. (ed.) Contemporary Approaches in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Strategic and Technological Perspectives. Bingley, UK : Emerald Publishing. pp. 37 - 55. ISBN 10: 1-80455-089-2. ISBN 13: 978-1-80455-090-8.
Kamasak, R., Özbilgin, M., April, K., Yavuz Sercekman, M. and Vassilopoulou, J. (2023) '‘We Can’t Go Back to Normal’: Global Value Chain Approach to Diversity Management in Multinational Enterprises', in Maheshkar, C. and Sharma, V. (eds.) Handbook of Research on Cross-cultural Business and Management. Wilmington, DE, USA : Vernon Press. pp. 229 - 263. ISBN 10: 1-64889-686-3. ISBN 13: 978-1-64889-601-9.