Dr.Agnieszka Zielinska | Business | Women Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at University of Bielsko-Biala, Poland.

Dr. Agnieszka Zielińska 🎓 is an Assistant Professor at the University of Bielsko-Biala, Poland 🇵🇱, and a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner at Rekord SI Sp. z o.o. 💼. With a Ph.D. in Management Science (2021) 📘, she specializes in leadership in virtual teams 🌐, talent development 🌱, and HRM strategies 👥. Passionate about bridging academia and industry, she actively participates in international research collaborations 🌍. Agnieszka delivers insightful workshops across Europe and lectures on HRM, teamwork, and leadership 📚. She is a member of major management academies and a contributor to peer-reviewed journals ✍️.

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Suitability for Women Researcher Award – Dr. Agnieszka Zielińska

Dr. Agnieszka Zielińska is an ideal candidate for the Women Researcher Award due to her dynamic contributions to management science, particularly in leadership in virtual teams, HRM strategies, and talent development. She stands out for her ability to bridge academia and industry, consistently applying her research to address real-world challenges in organizational leadership and human resource development. Her interdisciplinary and international approach, combining advanced academic training with practical industry insights, highlights her unique position as a transformative female leader in research.

🔹 Education & Experience

📚 Education

• 🎓 Ph.D. in Management Science (Leadership in virtual teams), University of Economics in Katowice, 2021

• 🎓 Post-Graduate in Talent Management in Tech Companies, AGH University of Science and Technology, 2017–2018

• 🎓 Post-Graduate in HR Management, Humanitas University, 2013–2014

• 🎓 MA in Sociology – Interpersonal Communication, Silesian University, 2010–2012

• 🎓 BA in International Relations & Sociology, University of Bielsko-Biala, 2007–2011

💼 Professional Experience

• 🧑‍🏫 Assistant Professor, University of Bielsko-Biala (2022–Present)

• 👩‍💼 HR Business Partner, Rekord SI Sp. z o.o. (2016–Present)

• 📚 Lecturer/Ph.D. Candidate, University of Economics in Katowice (2018–2022)

• 🧩 EU Project Specialist, University of Bielsko-Biala (2012–2015)

🔹 Professional Development

Dr. Zielińska actively enhances her leadership and strategic thinking through international programs 🎯. She completed the Oxford Women’s Leadership Development Programme at Saïd Business School (2020) 📘 and the High Impact Leadership Programme at the University of Cambridge (2019) 🧠. She continuously contributes to academic excellence and leadership research through her membership in the Academy of Management and the European Academy of Management 🌍. Agnieszka has also delivered workshops at the University of Malta 🇲🇹, Hellenic Mediterranean University 🇬🇷, and the University of León 🇪🇸, sharing her expertise in leadership, talent development, and HRM 💬.

🔹 Research Focus Category

Dr. Agnieszka Zielińska’s research lies at the intersection of Leadership, Human Resources Management, and Organizational Behavior 🧑‍💼💡. Her primary focus is on virtual teams, shared leadership, and talent development in technology-driven environments 🌐🔍. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to explore contemporary challenges in workforce motivation, career transitions, and digital competency building 📊📚. Agnieszka is particularly interested in knowledge-sharing behavior, presenteeism, and leadership dynamics in cross-cultural and remote work settings 🌍💻. Her work aims to bridge the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical business strategies across international organizations 🤝.

🔹 Awards and Honors

🏅 Doctoral Degree in Management Science, 2021 – University of Economics in Katowice
🏅 Invited Speaker & Workshop Facilitator, University of Malta (2023), University of León (2023), Hellenic Mediterranean University (2023)
🏅 International Research Publications – in top-tier journals like Gender in Management, Frontiers in Psychology, European Research Studies Journal
🏅 Membership – Academy of Management & European Academy of Management
🏅 International Research Collaborator – with scholars from Spain, Portugal, Greece, Mexico, and Canada

Publication Top Notes

• Enhancing Global Talent Management in Contemporary Organisations Through Technology and Information Systems (2025)

• Re-visiting Women’s Work Motivations and Career Needs: International Evidence from the Perspective of Self-Determination Theory (2025)

• A Review of Blockchain Technology Adoption in the Tourism Industry from a Sustainability Perspective (2023)

• Re-visiting the Six-Item Stanford Presenteeism Scale (SPS-6) and Its Psychometric Properties (2023)

• Why Do Employees Change the Job? Insights on Employees’ Needs and Expectations Based on International Evidence (2023)

• Knowledge Sharing Behaviors in Virtual Teams – Results of Empirical Research (2022)

• Developing Digital Skills: Results of a Social Innovation Project in the Technology Sector (2022)

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