Reimagining Human Resources for Inclusive and Sustainable Development

In an era defined by rapid technological advancement, socio-economic disruptions, and heightened awareness of sustainability, organizations and societies alike face an intricate web of challenges. This book brings together diverse scholarly perspectives that explore the human, environmental, and systemic aspects of development across sectors.

The book explores critical issues such as workforce engagement, mental health, entrepreneurial barriers, climate change, healthcare transformation, event management, and the digital economy. It examines the impact of leadership and rewards on performance, as well as the role of English proficiency in multicultural workplaces, showcasing how human-centric and sustainable practices are transforming traditional organizational models. The book underscores the importance of aligning human resource strategies with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Triple Bottom Line (TBL) principles, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks. It investigates how innovations in technology, policy, and organizational behaviour can address challenges in rural development, gender inclusion, ecological responsibility, and service delivery. Featuring empirical insights, case studies, and strategic frameworks, this resource offers a multidimensional perspective on turning contemporary challenges into opportunities for inclusive growth, resilience, and innovation.

Part of the Contemporary Management Practices series, this book will be of interest to students and researchers of Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Organizational Studies and Business, Management and Marketing.

Dipak Saha is an accomplished Professor of Marketing and Behavioral Leadership at the Institute of Engineering & Management and the University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, with over 20 years of corporate and academic experience. He has published widely in reputed journals and serves as co-editor of Perspectives in Marketing, Innovation & Strategy with Prof. Philip Kotler, and Perspectives in Finance & Digital Transformation. A talent strategist and trainer, he has received the AMP Academic Excellence Award (2020) and Research Excellence Award (2023). He is also the Series Editor of the global series Contemporary Management Practices (Routledge).

Soumya Mukherjee, Associate Professor at the School of Management Studies, Swami Vivekananda University, Kolkata, is an accomplished educator with over 15 years of academic experience. He has authored three books and published numerous research papers in peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed, and ABDC-listed journals, along with contributions to edited volumes and conferences. He is also an editor of Agile Sustainable Practices & Business Value (Routledge) and is associated with various institutions as a visiting faculty, examiner, and moderator.

Chirabrata Majumder is a Professor of HR & OB at the Institute of Engineering & Management and University of Engineering & Management, Kolkata, India. He has around 26 years of experience across IT business functions, including Resource Management, Talent Acquisition, PMO, and IT Operations. He played a key role in Cognizant’s UBS ISC M&A integration, handling transition PMO, resource onboarding, utilization, and operations dashboards, and also worked with the client PMO in Brussels.

Ayman Ibrahim has over 30 years of leadership experience in portfolio management, consultancy, strategic development, and go-to-market strategies. An Associate Professor at RIT Dubai, he specializes in Smart Cities and Data Analytics, integrating academic and industry expertise. He is the first worldwide Arabic-speaking SAS Certified Trainer in Data Analytics and Machine Learning. A former advisor to the ITU and ESCWA, he contributed to Big Data capacity building and mentored 300+ ideas through the UAE Hackathon. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Telecom Bretagne, France, and advises on strategy and digital transformation.

Banji Rildwan Olaleye, is associated with the Federal University Oye-Ekiti in Nigeria and a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the North-West University Business School in Potchefstroom, South Africa. He has authored numerous articles and book chapters that emphasize research employing quantitative approaches across various areas, including strategic management, human resource management, organizational science, innovation, supply chain management, sustainability, and green management.