Cinque Terre

Associate Professor of Human Resource Management

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0674-2373623

Teaching & Research Publications Achievement Conf/Training/Seminars Advisory Positions Admin Responsibilities Education

Conference/Training/Seminars

Keynote Speaker of the Theme "The Future of Workplace: The Challenges" at GIFT Autonomous College, Gangapada, Bhubaneswar, India. [Keynote Speaker]

Swaroop, A. and Jena, L.K., “Emotionally intelligent AI: Emotion crafting, Conscientiousness and Human Centered Tech”, International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Humanity and Sustainable Business on 12-13 Sept 2025 at Dayanand Sagar Business School, Bangalore in association with Humanistic Management Network (HMN), Switzerland. [Session Chair]

Are you free!! Romance of the illusionary work-life integration and factual autonomy”, on Aug 2022, 82nd annual meeting of Academy of Management, Seattle, Washington, USA. [Participant]

Intervene to integrate: Policy interventions for work-family integration in Indian context”, on Aug 2022, 82nd annual meeting of Academy of Management, Seattle, Washington, USA. [Participant]

Expounding public relations campaign outcomes and its effectiveness: A review on research trends in public relations evaluation from 2010 to 2020” on June 2022: 12th conference on excellence in research and education, IIM Indore. [Participant]

Resource Person for the International Faculty Development Program, St. Claret College, Banagalore [Session Chair]

2020, Towards Meaningful Work: The Moderating Effects of Organization-based Self-Esteem and Relational Identification, [Session Chair]

2020, Towards an Empathetic HRM in Industrial Relations: Need of the Hour in Disruptive Times, [Session Chair]

2020, Has COVID-19 impelled remote working while augmenting neo-digital economy? An empirical investigation of the promoters and consequences of remote working, [Session Chair]

2019, HR Leadership Summit, 2019, [Session Chair]

2017, Does Meaningful work explains the relationship between Transformational Leadership and Innovative Work Behavior, [Session Chair]

2016, Poster Presentation: An empirical examination of Citizenship Behavior mediating between Self-efficacy and Workplace well-being in Indian Manufacturing Organisation, [Session Chair]

2016, Resilience as a moderator between Self-efficacy and Workplace well-being among Indian Manufacturing Executives, [Session Chair]

2016, Does Sustainability practices buffer the impact of Self-efficacy on Organisational Citizenship Behavior: Conceptual and Statistical Considerations, [Session Chair]

2016, Self-efficacy and Workplace well-being: Understanding the role of Resilience in Manufacturing Organizations, [Session Chair]

2016, Workplace Spirituality, Organisational Commitment and Job Satisfaction: A Study, [Session Chair]

2016, Psychological Capital and Organisational Citizenship Behavior: Role of Emotional Intelligence in Indian Industries, [Session Chair]

2015, Employee Engagement and Job Satisfaction: The role of P-O fit in Indian Manufacturing Organizations, [Session Chair]

2015, Meaningful Work, Job Embebdedness and Psychological Wellbeing: An exploratory empirical assessment among Indian IT Professionals, [Session Chair]

2015, Role of Psychological Contract between Organisational Commitment and Employee Retention: Findings from Indian Manufacturing Industries, [Session Chair]

2015, Employee Engagement and Citizenship Behavior: The mediating role of Organizational Commitment, [Session Chair]

2015, Emotional intelligence, Diversity and Organizational performance: Linkages and theoretical approaches for an emerging field, [Session Chair]

2015, Transformational Leadership and Spirituality at Workplace: Creating the proposition of win-win, [Session Chair]

2015, Workplace Spirituality: Enhancing Employee’s Emotional and Moral competencies for Better Performance, [Session Chair]

2015, Effect of Work-life Balance on Organizational Citizenship Behavior: Role of Organizational Commitment, [Session Chair]

2015, Enhancing Performance through Spirituality at Workplace and Citizenship Behaviour: A review, [Session Chair]

2015, Dynamics of Workplace Spirituality & Organizational Commitment: The role of Emotional Intelligence, [Session Chair]

2014, Effect of Workplace Spirituality towards Human Capital Formation: A conceptual review, [Session Chair]

2014, Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Workplace Spirituality: Causative Dimension of Human Relations from Developmental Perspective, [Session Chair]

2014, Workplace spirituality and Employee engagement: Some empirical findings, [Session Chair]

2014, Introspection on Relationship Management through Social Awareness: Exploratory Study in Indian PSUs, [Session Chair]

2014, Multidimensional Leadership & Workplace Spirituality: Fostering the culture of Sustainable Development, [Session Chair]

2013, Spirituality & Productivity: Is there any Relationships? Emancipation through Karma Yoga, [Session Chair]

Training

2026 (Sept): Resource person for senior executives on the topic “Taking people along: Managing by persuasion” for Indian Oil at Indian Institute of Petroleum Management, New Delhi. [Resource Person]

2026 (August): Resource person for exeuctives on the topic, “Building social skills and workplace relationships” for PowerGrid Coporation Limited, Bhubaneswar. [Resource Person]

2026 (June): Resource person for senior executives of Oil and Power Companies on topics, “Judgment Under Uncertainity” and “Biases in AI, Data and Human Thinking” Organized by IMS Gaziabad at Sterlings, Puri, India. [Resource Person]

2026 (June): Resource person in Senior Manager’s Program – Batch VI on the topic “Aligning HR Strategy with Business Goals and Leadership Development” organized by IIM Visakahpatnam. [Resource Person]

2026(Jan): Visiting faculty for MBA (Term VI – Elective Course) on the topic “Workplace Spirituality” at XLRI, Jamshedpur. [Resource Person]

2025 (Nov): Resource Person on the topic, “Inner Leadership – Cultivating Spirituality in the Workplace”, IIM Calcutta – CFO Forum at Puri, India. [Resource Person]

2025 (Oct): Resource person on the topic, “Strengthening DTNBWED: University Collaboration for Workers Education in New Age”, Central Board of Worker’s Education, Ministry of Labor and Employment, Govt. of India. [Resource Person]

2025 (Oct): Resource person for the FDP on the topic, “Developing Research Mindsets: The case and Article Approach”, Joseph Institute of Management, Trichy, India at XIM University, Bhubaneswar. [Resource Person]

2025 (Sept, Oct): Resource person for Block Development Officer, on the topic “Exploring Shared Values”, State Institute for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Govt. of Odisha. [Resource Person]

2025 (Sept): Resource person for Senior Executives on the topic, “Emerging Trends: Industry 4.0” and “Art of Delegation and Mentoring”, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL). [Resource Person]

2025(Aug): Facilitated during MBA Induction Program on the topic “Case Method of Learning” at Dept. of Business Administration, Berhampur University, Odisha. [Resource Person]

2025 (July): Resource Person for Middle and Senior Executives on the topic “Integrity, Ethics and Value”, Power Grid Corporation of India, Bhubaneswar. [Resource Person]

2025 (June): Resource person for Madhyama – I Training Program for Senior Executives on the topic, “Emerging Trends: Industry 4.0”, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL). [Resource Person]

2025 (June): Resource person for Madhyama – I Training Program for Senior Executives on the topic, “Emerging Trends: Industry 4.0”, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL). [Resource Person]

2025(May): Resource person for faculties and doctoral scholars program on “Data integration and framing dilemma” for a 5 day workshop on “Crafting impactful cases: FDP on case writing”, ICFAI University, Raipur. [Resource Person]

2025 (May): Conclave deliberation on the theme “Talent Development 2025” topic – “Steps necessary to develop curiosity for futuristic talent for business and industry” organized by Trident Academy of Management, Bhubaneswar. [Resource Person]

2025 (May): Conclave deliberation on the theme “Talent Development 2025” topic – “Steps necessary to develop curiosity for futuristic talent for business and industry” organized by Trident Academy of Management, Bhubaneswar. [Resource Person]

Resource person on the topic “CSR Impact and Implications”, Senior Manager Program of IIM Visakhapatnam. [Resource Person]

2025(Feb): Resource person for Faculties and Senior Nursing Officers on the topic, “Leadership and Change Management Strategies” and “Sustaining Continuous Improvement and Transformation”, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar. [Resource Person]

2025 (Jan): Resource person for Madhyama – I Training Program for Senior Executives on the topic, “Emerging Trends: Industry 4.0”, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL). [Resource Person]

2025 (Jan): Resource person for Mid-Career Training Program on the topic, “Emerging Trends: Industry 4.0” and “Art of delegation and mentoring”, Mahanadi Coal Fields Limited (MCL), Sambalpur. [Resource Person]

2024 (Dec): Resource person for senior executives on the topic, “Exploring ideas that have the potential to develop into good cases” and “creating the framework of teaching notes”, NTPC Kaniha. [Resource Person]

2024 (Oct): Resource person for Senior Management Program on the topic, “CSR Impact and Implications for Corporate Executives”, IIM Visakhapatnam. [Resource Person]

2024(Aug). FDP Resource person on “Training Methodology” and “Use of emerging technology for interactive training” for executives of State Institute for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Bhubaneswar. [Resource Person]

2024(Sept). Resource person for Mid-career program on the topic, “Emerging Trends: Industry 4.0” and “Art of Delegation and Mentoring”, Mahanadi Coal Fields Limited, Sambalpur. [Resource Person]

2024(Sept). FDP resource person for Doctoral Scholars and Academicians on the topic, “Research Group and Collaboration” for NIT, Calicut [Resource Person]

2024(Sept). Resource person for executives on the topic, “Embracing ownership mentality at work” and “Creating shared values” for Flora Fountains and Amusement, Berhampur. [Resource Person]

2024 (Aug). Resource Person for Senior Executives on the topic, “Managing Team” of Power Grid Corporation of India, Bhubaneswar. [Resource Person]

2024 (July). Resource person on the topic “Industry 4.0: Approaches and Applications” for senior executives of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). [Resource Person]

2024(June). Resource person on the topic “ESG-focused Human Capital Management” for senior executives of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). [Resource Person]

June 2024: “Increasing your academic achievement and calibre” by IQAC and School of Human Resource Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar. [Participant]

May 2024: “Innovation and Productivity in Teaching and Research” by School of Human Resource Management, XIM University, Bhubaneswar. [Participant]

2024 (May). Resource person on the topic “Systematic Literature Review” on Advanced Research Method at Dept. of Business Management, CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, India. [Resource Person]

2024 (May). Resource person on the topic “Soul Searching: Placing our foot forward into research and publications” for Faculty Members of Poornima University, Jaipur, India. [Resource Person]

Faculty Development Workshop for Professors of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar [Resource Person]

The cornucopia of neuroscience: Connecting links of work engagement, new organisational behaviour and mental well-being presented in the 7th International Conference on Management and Economics at Milan, Italy. [Resource Person]

Women at Helm: Exploring women in the leadership position in Jesuit Higher Education Institutions, Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences, NIT Rourkela [Resource Person]

Influence of job anxiety among the blue-collar technical workforce of Indian Manufacturing Industries: Post-covid perspective [Resource Person]

Facilitated a Program on "Industry 4.0" at Madhyama Program for Senior Executives, Indian Oil Corporations Limited (Ltd), Mumbai [Resource Person]

A PRISMA Framework Review of Knowledge Management Using PERMA Model: Effect on Value Co-Creation and Competency Trap on the Brink of Organizational Change [Resource Person]

Facilitated a session on "Awakening Self : Practising Spirituality at Workplace" for senior executives of Hindustan Petroleum Corporations Limited (HPCL), India. [Resource Person]

Facilitated a session on Sentiment Analysis and Opinion Mining: Triangulating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches in Research Findings, Dept. of Humanities and Social Sciences, SoA University, Bhubaneswar [Resource Person]

Capacity Building and Personality Development Program for National Commission for Women (NCW), Govt. of India [Resource Person]

International Faculty Development Program on "Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in India" at St. Claret College, Bangalore. [Resource Person]

Knowledge Sharing Session for doctoral scholars on "Nuances of Survey Research", Dept. of Management Studies, IIT Madras [Resource Person]

2021, One Week International FDP on “Innovation, IPR, Technology Development and Entrepreneurship”, [ResourcePerson]

Emerging Trend 4.0 for Middle Level Executives of Indian Oil Corporations Limited (IOCL), Mumbai [Resource Person]

2020, Spirituality at Workplace: Antecedents and Consequences, [Chaired-Conducted]

2020, 21st Century Competencies for Global and Sustainable Jobs, [Chaired-Conducted]

2020, Organisational strategies to promote well-being, [ResourcePerson]

2020, ECHO (Experiential, Co-Creative, Here N Now, Online) Lab - II, [Participant]

2020, Panel Discussion on HR Management in India, [ResourcePerson]

2020, Use of Digital Technology in Classroom Teaching, [ResourcePerson]

2020, Leaders of Learning, [Participant]

2020, Turn the challenges to opportunities: COVID 19 Pandemics and measures to combat in higher education in India, [Participant]

2019, Capacity Building Workshop on "Design, Development of online and blended course", [Chaired-Conducted]

2019, Living with the Spirit of Magis, [Chaired-Conducted]

2019, Case Teaching as a Learning Tool, [Participant]

2019, Interpersonal orientation training program for Young Scientists, Integrated Test Range (ITR), DRDO, Chandipur, Orissa , [Chaired-Conducted]

2019, Basic Laboratory on Human Process (BLHP), [Participant]

2019, Orientation Education through Blended Learning, [Participant]

2018, Workplace Spirituality and Personal Effectiveness, [Chaired-Conducted]

2018, Raising the Bar: Introspecting our attitude towards work, [Chaired-Conducted]

2018, Case Writing Workshop, [Participant]