Her program of research on wellbeing at work focuses on understanding the mechanisms involved in workplace bullying and occupational stress in order to prevent these psychosocial hazards. Her other research interests relate to leadership and mental health, and workplace mindfulness. Michelle serves on the editorial goard and as guest editor for Journal of Occupational Health Psychology and International Journal of Stress Management, as a Director for Brodie’s Law Foundation, and on the management committee of Crisis Intervention and Management Australasia.