Sanjeewa, Winojith ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7880-1500 (2026) Wired Identities: Intersectionality, Inclusion, and Being Human in a Hyper Connected Business World. In: 11th International Conference on Advanced Research in Business, Management and Economics, 22 - 24 May 2026, Munich, Germany. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

In an increasingly hyper-connected business world, identities are no longer shaped solely by physical environments but are continuously constructed and negotiated across digital, cultural, and organizational spaces. Wired Identities: Intersectionality, Inclusion, and Being Human in a Hyper-Connected Business World explores how overlapping dimensions of identity—such as race, gender, class, ability, and culture—interact within digitally mediated workplaces. Drawing on the lens of intersectionality, this work examines how technology both amplifies inequalities and creates new opportunities for inclusive engagement.
The study critically analyses the role of digital platforms, remote work structures, and algorithmic systems in shaping professional experiences and power dynamics. It highlights the challenges individuals face in maintaining authenticity, well-being, and a sense of belonging amid constant connectivity and blurred boundaries between personal and professional lives. At the same time, it underscores the potential of inclusive leadership, ethical technological design, and equitable organizational practices to foster environments where diverse identities are recognised and valued.
By integrating perspectives from business, sociology, and digital ethics, this work offers a framework for understanding what it means to be human in a data-driven, always-on economy. It provides practical insights for organizations seeking to embed inclusion within digital transformation strategies, ultimately arguing that sustainable success in modern business depends on embracing complexity, fostering empathy, and designing systems that center human dignity alongside technological advancement.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Keynote)
Status:	Unpublished
Subjects:	A General Works > AS Academies and learned societies (General) G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GN Anthropology G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GN Anthropology > GN345 Ethnography H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
School/Department:	York Business School
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/15073

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