Jo McQuarrie

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Jo McQuarrie is a leading scholar in employment relations and job quality, whose research illuminates the critical role of employer agency in shaping work conditions. Her most-cited work, "Employer Choice and Job Quality" (2016, 45 citations), challenges deterministic views by demonstrating how employers actively navigate market, institutional, and technological constraints to influence job design. Through a compelling case study of an employer-led service redesign in hospital pharmacy, McQuarrie reveals the strategic choices that can enhance both organizational efficiency and worker well-being. This contribution has reshaped debates on job quality, moving beyond passive structural explanations to highlight managerial decision-making as a key lever for improvement. Her work bridges labor economics and organizational behavior, offering practical insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to foster high-quality employment. With a growing citation impact, McQuarrie’s scholarship continues to inform discussions on workforce sustainability and the dynamics of employer choice in contemporary labor markets.