Professor Yehuda Baruch
Professor of Management
Professor of Management at Southampton Business School, with research focus on Careers, Human Resource Management and Organizational Studies, combining strong academic competence and practical experience of managerial work. Academic experience includes research in the areas of careers, international and strategic HRM, impact of MBA, and organizational culture.
Over 350 publications, of which more than 155 are refereed journal papers (H-index of 76; over 25,000 citations). Formerly Associate Editor of Human Resource Management, Editor of Group & Organization Management, Chair, the Careers Division of the Academy of Management, and VP Research of EURAM.
Academic degrees
- DSc (1991) Behavioural & Management Sciences, Human Resources Management
- Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
- MSc (1987) Behavioural & Management Sciences, Human Resources Management
- Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
- BSc (1981) Electronic Engineering
- Ben Gurion University
- Other relevant qualifications:
- HDR (2013) Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches, Université de Strasbourg, France
- Senior Strategic Leadership (2010). The Leadership Foundation for Higher Education UK
Academic Posts
- 2013-present Professor, University of Southampton
- 2010-2013 Professor, Rouen Business School
- 2010-2013 Professor, Middlesex Business School (p/t)
- 2004-2010 Professor, University of East Anglia, Norwich
- 2000-2003 Reader, University of East Anglia, Norwich
- 1998-2000 Senior Lecturer, University of East Anglia, Norwich
- 1995-1998 Lecturer, University of East Anglia, Norwich
- 1994-1996 Research Fellow, London Business School, London
- 1991-1993 Research Fellow, City University Business School, London
Visiting Professorships
- 2015-present: Audencia, Nantes, France
- 2014 EM Strasbourg, Université de Strasbourg, France
- 2012 WU: Vienna University of Economics and Business
- Institute for Human Resource Management
- 2009 (Spring) George Mason University, USA
- 2008 (Autumn) Erskine Fellow, University of Canterbury, NZ
- 2004 (Summer) University of Texas at Arlington, USA
- 2001-2002 University of Texas at Arlington, USA
Editorial
- Associate Editor, Human Resource Management (2015-2019)
- Editor, Group & Organization Management (2007-2011)
- During my Editorship term of Group & Organization Management I have helped in making it a major and highly regarded US based journal in the area of management and behavioural sciences. Under my editorship the ISI Impact Factor increased from 0.787 to 2.43 (now 2.9).
- Editor, Career Development International (2004-2007)
- During my Editorship term of Career Development International I took it from a low positioning within the academic community into a highly respected, first choice journal for many scholars in the area of career studies. It was accepted to the PsychINFO and the ISI, now one of Emerald’s leading HRM related journals.
- I won the 2007/8 Leading Editor Award by Emerald for my service as the Editor of Career Development International.
- Associate Editor, Journal of Managerial Psychology (2002-2005)
Member of 15 Editorial Advisory/Review Boards of the following learned journals:
- Human Resource Management (since 2005)
- Journal of Vocational Behavior (since 2019)
- Group & Organization Management (since 2012)
- Human Relations (since 2004)
- British Journal of Management (since 2010)
- Academy of Management Learning & Education (since 2008)
- International Journal of Human Resource Management (since 2010)
- Human Resource Management Journal (UK) (since 2012)
- Thunderbird International Business Review (since 2009)
- Personnel Review (since 2003)
- Journal of Managerial Psychology (since 1998)
- Career Development International (since 1999)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (since 2008)
- Gender in Management (since 2011)
- Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion (since 2010)
Former ERB member:
- Journal of Management (2003-2011)
Guest Editor of special issues for
- Human Resource Management (2)
- Journal of Vocational Behaviour
- International Journal of Manpower
- Career Development International
Teaching experience
Over twenty years of university level teaching experience. I have shown initiative, enthusiasm and creativity in the design, delivery and administration of academic modules at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, in particular when serving as the PhD programme Director at Norwich Business School. In 2013 I was shortlisted for the Innovation Teaching Award of the HR Division, Academy of Management.
- 2014+ Southampton Business School, University of Southampton Strategic HRM (MSc)
- 2010-2013 Rouen Business School, France, Research Methods (MBA), International HRM and Careers (MA, Grand Eccole)
- 1995-2010 University of East Anglia, Norwich, UG (classes of more than 200 students) and PG in Business Studies (PhD, MBA, MSc, MA in HR Strategy)
Modules taught – OB, HRM, Careers, HR Strategy, International HRM
- 2009 George Mason University, USA (HRM; Principles of Management)
- 2008 University of Canterbury, NZ (Careers/Diversity; HRM)
- 2001/2; 2004 University of Texas at Arlington, USA (OB and HRM for UG; Complex Organizations for MBA)
- 199-1991 Faculty of Economics, Haifa University, Israel (p/t Lecturer in OB) Faculty of Engineering, Tel-Aviv University, Israel (p/t Lecturer in OB
- 1988-1991 Faculty of Industrial Engineering and Management, Technion, Israel Instructor in: HRM, IR, OB, and Research Methods
Professional experience
Consultancy for large and small UK and multinational firms; Conducting management development and career workshops in both the private and the public sectors.
Army service:
Paratroopers, officer (final rank: Major) in the Israeli Air Force (IAF), first in the Intelligence, then BSc in engineering as part of career path.
Managerial roles included:
- Manager of technical department with some 30 professional subordinates;
- Project manager in the R&D department at Elisra (formerly AEL Israel), a medium sized electronic company.
- Project manager in Rafael - a large High-Tech corporation which focuses in R&D and manufacturing of defence systems. Scope of responsibilities included supervision of all phases of development, manufacturing and acceptance in the I.A.F. of a multi-disciplinary weapon system. The job consisted of conducting and controlling the project advancement, and co-ordinating between I.A.F. and the corporation.
Languages
English, fluent, working language; Hebrew, mother-tongue; French, conversational.
Scholarships and prizes
- Awarded the Cooper Medal for Outstanding Contribution and Leadership, by the British Academy of Management
- The Leading Editor Award, Emerald (2008)
- The Erskine Scholarship, New Zealand (2008)
- The Gutwirth prize for achievements in doctoral programme (1991)
- The Tab prize for excellence in doctoral programme (1990)
- Scholarship for D.Sc. Studies, Technion awards fund (1988)
- The Aba Hushi prize for distinguish M.Sc. thesis (1985)
- Scholarship for BSc studies, The Israeli Air Force (1978).
Research awards and Sponsorships for research (total: £960,000)
- Research grant by the UK Art Council for entrepreneurial careers of artists: £585,284.
- Research grant by FSS small grant scheme for a study on Academic babyboomers in Japan, 2019: £3,800.
- Research grant by the ESRC IAA-Aviva Responsible Investment funding for "Climate Change Related Engagements", 2018, with Vithana and Ntim: £56,478.
- Research grant by the FBLA small grant scheme for a study on Dual career portfolio, 2018, with Li: £4,000.
- Research grant by the FBLA small grant scheme for a study Career success in virtual games, 2018, with Beigi and Shirmohammadi: £4,800.
- The Foundation Audencia, for study "Modeling Employability and Career expectations of graduates", 2018, with Christine Naschberger, Celine Legrand: €12,000.
- Research grant by the ESRC, for 'Investment case behind living wage accreditation', 2017, with Vithana and Ntim: £57,000.
- Research grant by the FBLA small grant scheme for a study on Independent Directors careers in China, 2017, with Li and Xue: £4,328.
- Research grant by the EPSRC University of Southampton grant for a study on Diversity and academic entrepreneurship in the STEMM Research Base: Towards inclusivity, 2016, with Karatas-Ozkan and Costanzo: £20,000.
- The Foundation Audencia, for study of Grandes Ecles Alumni in France, 2016: €5,450.
- The WU Scholarship, by Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria; 2012: €2700.
- Research grant for ‘A framework for attracting and retaining highly skilled expatriates’, by United Arab Emirate Federal Demographic Council fund 2011: 245,000 AED (€45,000) (with S. Abdulla and H. Khondker, UAEU).
- Research grant for ‘Management Education and Careers – A Human Capital Exploration’, by GMAC® 2009: £52,000 ($84,673) (with Lavi-Steiner).
- The Erskine Scholarship, by University of Canterbury, NZ; 2008: £8,000.
- Travelling grant for the Academy of Management conference, by The British Academy; 2008: £500.
- Research grant for ‘Guiding Entrepreneurs Careers’, by NCGE; 2006: £10,000 (with Fuller and Blenkinsopp).
- Research grant for a Seminar Series on ‘Storytelling’, by the ESRC; 2005: £15,000 (with Connell, Gabriel, O’Leary, and Simms).
- Sponsorship for a study ‘Global Careers’, by Deutsche Bank; 2005: £10,000 (with Altman).
- Research grant for ‘Revision Strategies’, by Emerald; 2002: £5,000 (with Altman).
- Research grant for the study ‘ICT Skills Need Assessment’; 2001; by Norfolk Country Council; 2001: £10,000 (with Tzokas and Akbar).
- Sponsorship for the study ‘Career Resilience’, by the Post Office; 1999: £4,000 (with Altman).
- Research grant for the study ‘Bullying on the Net’, by Mobil; 1998: £19,000.
- Research grant for the study ‘The Effects of Home-working’, by SunLife; 1995: £12,000.
- Research award for the study ‘Cultures of Success’, by Withers; 1994: £4,000.
- The Anglo-Israeli Association for Joint Research, by British Council; 1992: £9,600.
- Research award for Careers in Hi-Tech, by Ford Foundation; 1990-91: $18,000 (£10,000).
Membership in Professional Bodies
- The Academy of Management
- The British Academy of Management
- Institute for Learning and Teaching (UK)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK)
Roles representing academic leadership and recognition
- Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
- Elected member for the British Academy of Management Council (2013-present)
- Steering Committee member of the HRM SIG
- Research Committee member, the Chartered Association Business of Schools (2016-present)
- Rouen Business School
- Associate Dean for Research (2012-2013)
- Chair, Scientific Committee
The Academy of Management
- Member, International Theme Committee of the Academy of Management 2005-present
- Chair of Careers Division Academy of Management 2004-2005
- Chair-Elect of Careers Division Academy of Management 2004
- Chair of Careers Division Program Academy of Management Meeting 2003
- Chair of Careers Division PDW Academy of Management Meeting 2002
- Elected member of Careers Division Steering Committee, 2000-2002, the Academy of Management.
- European Academy of Management: Nominated for the President-Elect position, 2010
- The British Academy of Management Elected member for the Council 2013
Others
- Scientific Committee member, Israel Organizational Behaviour Conference 2014.
- Chair, the Hughes Award Committee, the Careers Division, Academy of Management (2008-2010).
- Research Committee Member, Ashridge Business School 2006-2007.
- Research Committee Member, Graduate Management Admission Council 2005-2007.
Major leadership roles at UEA
- Co-Director, Research Centre on Diversity and Equality in Careers and Employment Research (DECERe) 2007-2010
- Course Director, MSc in International Human Resource Management (2006-2009)
- Research Director, Norwich Business School, UEA (2004-2006)
- PhD programme Director, Norwich Business School, UEA (2003-2006)
- Member of the Senate, UEA (2003-2005)
- Course Director, MA in Human Resource Strategy (1997-1998)
External Examiner
- 1999-2013: Heriot-Watt University, moderator for the Israeli MBA programme
- 1998-2002; 2006-2010: University of Derby, external for the Israeli operation.
- 2011: Aston University Business School – external evaluator for Research Programmes
- 2013: Teesside University Business School – external evaluator for REF submission
- 2014: Brunel University Business School – external evaluator for PGR Programmes
Examiner in Doctorate Viva (22)
- 2019: Eren Akkan, 'Three essays in individuals' motivations in global work', IESE, Spain.
- 2018: Li Liu (Athena), 'HRM and employee well-being in China', Universite Toulouse Capitol, France
- 2017: Tanja Verheyen, 'Demotion, the end of a taboo? Obstacles and opportunities of demotion in the workplace', Free University of Brussels, Belgium.
- 2016: Nerelle Kay Eggins, 'Lifelong career mobility and change options in knowledge occupations: Career pathway implications of initial qualification choices'. The University of Queensland, Australia.
- 2016: Maria Mouratidou, 'exploring careers in austerity through the lens of the kaleidoscope career model: the case of the Hellenic public sector' Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
- 2016: Colin I. S. G. Lee, ‘Big Data in Management Research’, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
- 2015: Stephanie Lambert, ‘Career anchors in Shared Service Centres’, Loughborough University, UK.
- 2015: Nga Ho, ‘Abroad one more time: Understanding Re-Expatriation Intentions among Overseas Returnees – An Emerging Economy Perspective’ Flinders University, Australia.
- 2014: Chen Fleisher ‘Individual and Organizational Consequences of Career Self-Management’ Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
- 2014: Akram Al Arris HDR jury member, Université de Paris Dauphine
- 2013: Grace Mansah-Owusu. ‘Careers of Black Knowledge workers in the UK’, Brunel University, UK
- 2011: Varhegyi, Melinda Maria ‘Development of the desire for postgraduate study: The role of career decision-making self-efficacy and career decision in shaping postgraduate aspirations’, Macquarie University, Australia.
- 2011: Taly Birman-Shemesh ‘Innovation in the public sector’, University of Haifa, Israel
- 2011: Muhammad Zulqarnain ‘The effects of match or mismatch between career anchors and job settings on career outcomes’, Aix-Marseille III (IAE Aix-en-Provence), France.
- 2010: Aviv Barhom-Kidron ‘Integration within HRM and HRM effectiveness’, University of Haifa, Israel
- 2010: Graham Mitchelmore “How do extrinsic performance incentives affect the alignment between frontline police performance and police strategy? Heriot-Watt University, UK
- 2008: Jennifer Teague ‘Expatriates’ spouse’ Robert Gordon University, UK
- 2006: Svetlana N. Khapova, ‘Careers in the Knowledge Economy’; Twente University, The Netherlands
- 2006: Meng Khuan Tan, ‘Antecedents and outcomes of Employees Empowerment’ Cardiff University, UK
- 2004: Richard McBain, ‘Management Development’; Henley Management College, UK
- 2003: Eyeson Abena, ‘HRM in Ghana’; School of Developmental Studies, UEA, UK
- 1998: Marcus Szukalski. ‘Lean production systems’; School of Management, UEA, UK
External reviewer for Chair/Tenure position
- Pennsylvania State University, USA
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA
- York University, Canada
- University of Exeter, UK
- Durham University, UK
- University of Reading, UK
- Kingston University, UK
- University of Derby, UK
- Bar Ilan University, Israel
- Ben Gurion University, Israel
- Haifa University, Israel
Refereed Reviewing
Journals (over 30): Academy of Management Journal, Journal of Management, Human Resource Management, Organizational Studies, Journal of Organizational Behavior, Journal of Vocational Behavior, Journal of Management Studies, Human Relations, Journal of International Business Studies, Organizational Research Methods, Organization, Academy of Management Learning & Education (including member of Best Paper award committee 2012), Academy of Management Perspectives, Long Range Planning, Journal of Organizational and Occupational Psychology, Applied Psychology: an International Review, British Journal of Management, Journal of Management Inquiry, Human Resource Management Journal (UK), Thunderbird International Business Review, Personnel Review, Journal of Managerial Psychology, Gender Work & Organization, International Journal of Manpower, Human Resource Development International, International Journal of Cross Cultural Management, Journal of Management Education, Journal of Management Development, Journal of Management, Spirituality, and Religion, M@n@gement, Equal Opportunities International, International Journal of Management Reviews, Nonprofit Management & Leadership, Public Administration Review, Public Policy and Administration, Team Performance Management: An International Journal, Business Research, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology.
Conferences: Academy of Management Meeting 1997, 1998, 1999 (Chair of best paper award, the Careers division), 2000 (review plus best paper award committee, the Careers division), 2001 (both HR and Careers divisions; Best Reviewer Award), 2002 (HR), 2003 (OB), 2004 (CAR), 2005-2013 (HR, CAR), Dexter Award, Best Reviewer Award: 2007; 2008; 2012; 2013; Senior Reviewer, 2011); AOM 2010 - Careers Division Best International Paper Award Committee Chair; AOM 2013 - Careers Division Best Applied Paper Award Committee.
BAM 1997, 2009, 2012, 2013; UK Academy for Information Systems 2000; EURAM 2008
Books:
- Publishers: Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, McGraw Hill, Palgrave, Sage, Pearson, Open University Press
- Journals: Journal of Management Studies, Academy of Management Perspectives, International Journal of Manpower.
External evaluator of research proposal bids
- The European Science Foundation
- The ESRC
- The Nuffield Foundation
- Suomen Akatemia (Academy of Finland)
- Qatar National Priorities Research Program
- The Federal Demographic Council - Abu Dhabi
- The Israeli Association of Industrial Relations
- Israel Science Foundation
- The British Academy of Management
Other
Invited leader of the ‘Mobility & Migration’ stream for a summit, entitled “Pan-European Dialogue on the Future of Work: Wellbeing and Competitivity.” The summit is organized by ESADE business school in Spain, for May 2014. It is an international gathering of experts and stakeholders who come to dialogue on how to prepare the European working environment to meet its future needs. The outcome of the summit is a white paper to be presented to the European Commission to help guide future actions.
PhD Supervision
Looking for prospect PhD students interested in the study of careers