Dr Paul Sissons is a Reader in Employment Studies at Coventry University. His research focuses on the spatial aspects of labour markets, low-wage work, labour market disadvantage, local and regional economic development, and welfare reform.

His recent work has examined wage inequality in British cities, the links between economic growth and poverty reduction, policies to support in-work progression, and employer approaches to productivity and pay. Paul has previously held posts at the Work Foundation, the Institute for Employment Studies and the University of Dundee.