Mathias is writing a doctoral thesis on HRM in multinational organizations.  Before joining Hanken he worked for KONE Corp. within Compensation & Benefits, Global HR. He is also involved in Hanken&SSE corporate development programs bridging research and practice.

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2009 - 2010

Bachelor's thesis 22001

2008 - 2009

Global Leadership 22005

Bachelor's thesis 22001

Corporate management (cases) 2216

Mathias research focuses on international HRM with a special interest in employee perceptions of and reactions to HRM practices as well as multilevel research methods and statistical techniques. Current ongoing research projects include:

- HRM in Multinational Organizations (Academy of Finland)
- The Global Leadership Challenge - Talent Management in Multinational Organizations (TEKES)

Höglund M.(2008): “Autonomy and control in HRM”, presented at the Academy of Management Meeting 2008.

Mäkelä T., Sumelius J., Höglund M., Ahlvik C., (2009): “Origins of HRM capabilities in foreign MNC units: Do micro-foundations matter?”, presented at European International Business Academy (EIBA) conference 2009.

Höglund M. (2010): “Exchange Climate: A Multilevel Psychological Contract Perspective on Human Resource Management", accepted for the Academy of Management Proceedings 2010

Ahlvik, C., Höglund, M., Smale, A., Sumelius J., (2010): "Explaining the degree of alignment between the 'intended' vs. 'actual' parent resemblance of HRM practices in MNC subsidiaries", accepted for the Academy of Management Meeting 2010