Reimagining Human Resources for Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Introductory Chapter: Reimagining Human Resources for Inclusive and Sustainable Development: An Introduction
Dipak Saha, Soumya Mukherjee, and Chirabrata Majumder

Part I: Reimagining Human Resources for Inclusive Growth

1. Unlocking Performance: Integrating Leadership, Workplace Culture, and Rewards
Aklima, M. Shabri Abd. Majid, T. Meldi Kesuma

2. Decoding Employee Engagement through AHP: A Human Factors Approach
Sourav Sarkar, Sanghamitra Poddar, Nawal Kishore Arora, Malay Gangopadhyaya

3. Workplace Spirituality and HR Synergy: Pathways to a Positive Work Culture
Arnab Basu, Nadindla Srividya

4. HR Practices and Global Goals: Aligning with SDGs, TBL, and ESG – A Systematic Review
Nadindla Srividya, Mitali Sengupta, Swati Mukherjee

5. Language Matters: Enhancing Communication in Tech-Driven Workplaces through English Proficiency
Jibin Francis, M. Subha

6. Impact of Gender Diversity on the Performance and Growth of the Organisation
Arpita Saha, Asmita Dey, Chandradyuti Majumder, Dipanwita Bag, Bikas Chandra Mandal

7. Brain Drain in Kolkata’s ITES Sector: Causes, Consequences, and Remedies
Nayan Ranjan Mukerje

8. Driving Innovation in Healthcare: The Role of Dynamic Capabilities
Raj Kiran Syam, Sundeep Singh Sondhi

9. Job Stress Among Nurses in Faith-Based Hospitals During the Pandemic: A Case Study
M. Shabri Abd. Majid, Hafasnuddin Hafasnuddin, Maulidar Agustina

10. Voices from the Frontline: Healthcare Providers’ Perceptions of Hospital Administration in Goa
Debasis Patnaik, Shashi L. Yadav

Part II: Sustainable Development Through Strategic HR Practices

11. Reengineering National Human Resource Development Through Mentoring: Reflections Across the Indian Subcontinent
Isha Sharma

12. Women Entrepreneurs in Tamil Nadu’s Delta Districts: Competencies, Opportunities, and Challenges
Arjune. S, Prabhakaran. S, V. Srinivasa Kumar, Veeramani R, M. Karthikram, Suryabalaji D

13. Human Capital in the Green Shift: HR Strategies for the Electric Vehicle Era
Ayan Ganguly

14. Mental Wellness at the Margins: The Role of Human Resources for Mental Health Equity in Tribal Communities
Khuplianmang Thangsing, Debasis Patnaik

15. Gig Economy Delivery Workers: Navigating Health, Well-Being, and Job Stability
Pooja Kalbalia, Kailash Koushik

16. Human Resource Constraints and its Impact on Rural Agri-Marketing: A Case of Tamil Nadu’s Delta Regions
M. Karthikram, Arjune. S, S. Selvabaskar, V. Srinivasa Kumar

17. Nurturing Spiritual Sustainability in the Workplace: A Holistic Approach to Employee Well-being and Organizational Success
Arnab Basu, N. Srividya

18. Embracing Intelligence: Factors Influencing Student AI Adoption for Sustainable Education
Riya Chakraborty, Sanghamitra Podder, Udit Chawla

19. The Pick of a Jewel Among an Assortment of Jewels – The Indian Way
J Basilea Catherine, N. Rajalingam

20. Barriers to Critical Thinking in Tobacco Use: Insights from Gujarat
Reshma Sable, Khushboo Bhatt

Biography

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.