Paula previously taught an MSc in Training & HRM at Leicester University and she holds Masters degrees in both Occupational Psychology and Human Resource Development.  In recent years, Paula has worked on a range of consultancy projects in the public and private sectors and as a qualified Business mentor, provided support to wide range of organisations across Merseyside.  She has a background in the development of regional skills and employment policy and has designed a number of initiatives to support economic growth.  Paula has membership with the CIPD (Chartered Institute for Personnel Development) and the BPS: DOP (British Psychological Society, Division of Occupational Psychology).  Paula teaches HRM on Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes at LHBS and is Award Director for the MA in HRM /D