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Name Dr. Anju Kumar
Subject Area OB, HRM
Email anju.k@iba.ac.in

Dr. Anju is a dedicated and passionate HR professor with over 20 years of experience in academia and industry.  Her academic mission is to empower the next generation of HR leaders by imparting practical knowledge, encouraging critical thinking, and fostering ethical practices.She has taught at several institutes of repute and has also been a Research Supervisor for Ph.D. scholars pursuing their FPM(AICTE).

Teaching Philosophy

Dr. Anju believes in creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment where students can explore HR theories, apply them to real-world scenarios, and develop essential skills. Her teaching approach emphasizes:

  1. Interactive Learning: Encouraging discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises.
  2. Leadership: Instilling integrity, diversity, and social responsibility values.
  3. Practical Application: Bridging theory with practice through projects and application exercises.

Work Experience

  • 4 years of work experience in Industry and 20 plus years in Academics

Research Area

Dr. Anju’s scholarly pursuits revolve around:

  • Talent Management
  • Organizational Development and Change Management
  • Leadership, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Learning and Development

Publications/Articles

  • Kumar, A. (2022). International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education (INT-JECSE) HRM and Gig workers -Opportunities and Challenges. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education. 14. 1995. 10.9756/INTJECSE/V14I6.246.
  • Kumar, A., & Soni, N. (2022). A study of gender-based micro-aggressions at workplace. Frontiers in Psychology, 16, 2022.
  • KUMAR, A. (2019). Lights! Camera!! Action!!! Views on Experiential Learning in Higher Education in India. International Journal of Business Management and Research, 5764.
  • Kumar, A. (2018). An empirical study on the impact of Motivation and Positive Thought Actions on Talent Management Systems and Business Performance. World, 3(2), 069-074.
  • Kumar, A. (2017). Enhancing business performance through talent management systems and positive thought action, skills and knowledge: an empirical study in the Indian IT sector. International Journal of Marketing and Technology, 7(3), 85-100.
  • Kumar, A. (2016). Talent retention through strategic creation of talent magnets-a case study approach. International Journal of Engineering and Management Research (IJEMR), 6(2), 112-116.
  • Kumar, A. (2016); Green Talent Management Initiatives. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (Apr). 1505-1507] (ISSN 2320-5407) Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/341
  • Kumar, A. (2016); TALENT CLUSTERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO BUSINESS VALUE CREATION- A CONCEPTUAL PAPER. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 4 (Jul). 131-133] (ISSN 2320-5407) Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/1032
  • Published an article in Kausthubham, titled The Great Resignation- A Reality check for Talent Retention, TISS journal in July 2022.

Articles published with Students

  • Published and Co-authored a paper titled “The study of employee engagement construct with changing generations” in International journal of Arts, Management and Humanities, 6(2)144-153(2017) ISSN no 2319-5231(UGC listed journal)
  • Published and Co Authored a paper titled Transforming HR, The Agile way, in-International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 11, page no.117-120, November-2018, 57-64/ Volume : 9-3
  • Published and Coauthored paper titled ,A Study of Gender-based Microaggressions at Workplace in IJSREM, Issue date-Volume:06/October-2022, ISSN-2582-3930, Pages-1-6, DOI10.55041/IJSREM 16593, UGC listed Journal
  • Published and Co-authored and Published a paper titled, Understanding the Association between Pandemic Protocol adherence and need for Protocol improvement in Higher education system in International Journal of Human Resource Management and Research (IJHRMR) ISSN (P): 2249-6874; ISSN (E): 2249-7986 Vol. 12, Issue 1, Jun 2022, 49–56

Papers Presented

  • Presented a paper at the International Conference at Mount Carmel College in association with Central Oklahoma University titled HRM and Gig Workers- Challenges and Opportunities on 14th and 15th July 2022 at IC on Global Business Transformation –Leveraging Technology
  • Presented a paper on The role of HR – Organizational Architect or Plumber at the National seminar on Innovations in Management education and Career development at CMS Business School, Jain University on 11th Aug 2018
  • Co presented a paper on Measuring Employers Expectations on skills for HR analytics role at ISME International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Management, on 22nd and 23rd Feb 2019
  • Presented a paper on Green jobs and their contribution to Sustainable Business at National Symposium on Technovations to develop Sustainable Business World at RJSIMS on 11th jan 2017
  • Presented a paper in the International Conference on Advances in Leadership in Management on Integration of Talent Management Systems with Inspiration, Motivation and Hygiene factors to enhance Business performance – An empirical study in the Indian IT sector at Indus Business Academy on Feb 4-6,2017
  • Presented a paper on Blended Learning in Higher Education at ISME at the International conference on Contemporary issues in Management, on 11th Feb 2017 and won the best paper award
  • Presented a paper titled-Talent Magnets – Sustainable competitive advantage for Talent Retention, at International Conference at Managing Uncertainty Complexity, ICMUC by KRISYM, Department of Management Studies, Kristu Jayanti College , April 2014
  • Presented a paper on The why and what of Talent Management – History and Current Trends at the International Conference at Indus Business Academy on 22nd and 23rd Feb 2013
  • Presented a paper titled Management challenges for Architectural professionals at PESITIUP International Conference on Global Business opportunities and challenges on 22nd, 23rd Nov 2012
  • Presented a paper titled People issues and the Architectural Profession at the International conference , on Managing Human Resources at the workplace at SDM – IMD, Mysore on 14th and 15th of Dec 2012
  • Presented a paper on Talent Management at Kristu Jayanti School of

Management Development Programs / Executive Development Program

  • Attended an EEP on Leading Strategic Change at IIM Bangalore in June 2021

Reviews

  • Reviewed Book titled Business Correspondence and Report Writing By Sharma and Mohan for Tata Mcgraw Hill Publications
  • Reviewed Book on Organization Theory and Structure, By Robbins and Mathews, Pearson Education, Third edition