Dr. Santanu Sarkar: Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur proudly announces that Dr. Santanu Sarkar, Professor of the Human Resource Management Area, has been acknowledged as one of the 22 business school faculty honored by AACSB International (AACSB) as part of the 2024 Class of Influential Leaders.
This prestigious recognition, bestowed by AACSB, the world’s largest business education alliance, underscores Dr. Sarkar’s exceptional contributions to the realms of labor rights and global business ethics.
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Dr. Santanu Sarkar
currently serving as a Professor in the Human Resource Management Area at XLRI Jamshedpur, has garnered acclaim for his prolific publications in numerous HR-related journals, establishing himself as an authority in the field. His groundbreaking research delves into cross-cultural issues within labor relations across emerging economy sectors, independent labor movements, trade and labor policies, and unions in the Global South. Notably, his scholarly work has not only become essential reading material for students and scholars in the Western world but also serves as a valuable policy resource for trade unions in India and beyond.
President and CEO of AACSB
Lily Bi, President and CEO of AACSB, lauded Dr. Santanu Sarkar’s impactful research, affirming its potential to address contemporary challenges. Bi remarked, “The knowledge Dr. Sarkar is producing will help inform and create real change in the world,” underscoring the transformative power of Sarkar’s contributions.
Dr. Sarkar’s research is instrumental in driving positive change in the business world and society at large. His comprehensive studies on labor conditions in the Global South encompass diverse topics ranging from employees in Indian call centers to worker cooperatives in mining. Moreover, his exploration of judicial interpretations of employment protection laws, trade policies, labor standards, and the intersection of global campaigns in developing nations highlights the breadth and depth of his scholarly pursuits.
Furthermore, Sarkar’s research sheds light on critical issues such as collectivization, labor disputes, work precarity, reforms, and employment conditions among vulnerable segments of the working class. His insights on unions in the Global South have been instrumental in shaping discourse within the field of labor transnationalism and have garnered recognition from global union federations for their utility in engaging multinational corporations across global supply chains.
Dr. Sarkar’s contributions extend beyond academia, as evidenced by his consultancy work for organizations such as the World Bank and the Hans Beckler Foundation. His collaboration with the World Bank facilitated the development of a toolkit on compliance and due diligence for regional bank contractors, aimed at mitigating the impact of labor influx in project areas. Similarly, his involvement in a study on implementing global framework agreements in Indian subsidiaries of German multinationals led to tangible improvements in employment conditions for workers within the global supply chain.
Summary
Dr. Santanu Sarkar’s research exemplifies the transformative potential of academia in addressing pressing societal challenges. Through his interdisciplinary approach and unwavering commitment to ethical labor practices, Dr. Sarkar continues to inspire positive change in the realms of labor rights and global business ethics, leaving an indelible mark on both academia and industry.
