Jawad Syed, Ph.D., FCPHR, is a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (AACSB accredited), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) since 2016. Previously, he worked at the University of Kent as a Reader during 2007-14 and the University of Huddersfield as a Professor during 2014-16. His research and teaching interests include diversity management, human resource management, leadership, strategy, and business ethics.
Professor Syed obtained his Ph.D. in Business from Macquarie University (2008) and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education at the University of Kent (2008). Prior to that, he received a Master of International Business from Western Sydney University (2001). He has also attended Institute for Management and Leadership in Education (MLE) at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education (2017), and Global Colloquium for Participant-Centered Learning (2019) at Harvard Business School (HBS). He has also attended Directors Training Program (DTP) at LUMS (2022) which is endorsed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
Prof Syed is a Co-Chair (2022-2025) of the European Academy of Management’s (EURAM) Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organizations (GRDO) Special Interest Group. He is the president of the South Asian Academy of Management (SAAM) since 2016. He is a Fellow Certified HR Professional (FCPHR) of the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) since 2021 and, prior to that, an Academic Fellow of CIPD during 2014-22.
In academic leadership roles, Prof Syed has served as Dean of the Suleman Dawood School of Business (LUMS), Head of People, Management and Organizations Group (University of Kent), and Director of Talent, Diversity and Development Research Group (University of Huddersfield).
Professor Syed has edited and authored eight books and written more than 100 journal articles, including his articles in the British Journal of Management Human Relations, Gender, Work & Organization, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, Business Ethics Quarterly, Journal of Business Ethics, and Human Resource Management Journal. His books include Human Resource Management: A Global and Critical Perspective (Palgrave Macmillan), Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective (Sage), China’s Belt and Road Initiative in a Global Context (Springer), Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia: An Investigation into the Higher Education Sector (Palgrave Macmillan), Religious Diversity in the Workplace (Cambridge), Managing Gender Diversity in Asia: A Research Companion (Edward Elgar), and Managing Cultural Diversity in Asia: A Research Companion (Edward Elgar).
Prof Syed was conferred the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (the third-highest civilian award in Pakistan) in 2011 by the President of Pakistan for his contributions and public service in the field of equality and diversity management.
Prof Syed has successfully supervised 11 Ph.D. students to completion and has examined more than 20 Ph.D. theses at high-ranking universities such as the University of Melbourne, University of Bath, University of Cape Town, AUT University, University of Malaya, etc.
As a consultant and executive trainer, Professor Syed has helped several business and public sector organizations and higher education institutions in the areas of strategy, leadership development, human resource management, family business, diversity, ethics, pedagogy, communication, and change management.
Khalid, A. & Syed, J. (2023). A relational perspective of schizophrenia at work. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Syed, J., Alqhaiwi Z.O & Koburtay T (In Press 2023). The interplay between Islamic work ethic, unethical pro behaviors, and moral identity internalization: the moderating role of religiosity.. Journal of Business Ethics.
Syed, J. & shahid M. (In Press 2023). An economic sociology perspective on informal domestic work relations: a study of domestic workers and their employers in Pakistan.. Socio-Economic Review.
Syed, J., Abualigah A, Koburtay T, Arici H.E & Arici H.E & Aboramdan. M (In Press 2023). ). The interconnection between workplace incivility, religiosity and employees' psychological well-being: an update of the conservation of resources theory. Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion.
Syed, J., Koburtay T., Abualigah A & Ali A.J & Ali A.J (In Press 2023). Misconceptions and misunderstandings: an exploration of the interplay of religion, culture and gender from Muslim scholars and clerics.. Career Development International.
Syed, J., Ganji S.F.G, Rahimina F. & Ahanchian M.R & Ahanchian M.R (In Press 2023). A qualitative study of diversity management practices in Iran's private sector organizations.. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Syed, J. & Khalid A. (In Press 2023). Mental health and well-being at work: A systematic review of literature and directions for future research.. Human Resource Management Review.
Afrifeen, S. & Syed, J. (2022). Social reproduction and gender beliefs of ethnic minority women. Gender, Work & Organization.
Koburtay, T., Syed, J. & Salhi, N. (2022). Theorizing the notion of well-being in Islam: An update of Ryff's theory of eudaimonic psychological well-being. Journal of Community Psychology.
Umrani, W., Channa, N., Ahmed, U., Syed & Syed, J. & Pahi, M. (2022). The laws of attraction: Role of green human resources, culture and environmental performance in the hospitality sector. International Journal of Hospitality Management.
Mohsin, M. & Syed, J. (2021). Female embodiment and patriarchal bargains: a context-specific perspective on female politicians in Pakistan. Third World Quarterly.
Ghasempour Ganji, S., Rahimnia, F., Ahanchian, M. & Syed & Syed, J. (2021). Analyzing the impact of diversity management on innovative behaviors through employee engagement and affective commitment. Iranian Journal of Management Studies.
Rani, H., Shah, S., Umrani, W., Syed & Syed, J. & Afshan, G. (2021). Employee state paranoia: linking abusive supervision with employee voice behavior.. Leadership & Organization Development Journal.
Georgiadou, A. & Syed, J. (2021). The interaction between gender and informal social networks: An East Asian perspective: Gender diversity management in East Asia. Human Resource Management Journal.
Ali, F., Hennekam, S., Syed, J., Ahmed & Ahmed, A. & Mubashar, R. (2021). Labour market inclusion of Afghan refugees in Pakistan through Bourdieu's theory of capital.. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Pio, E., Smollan, R., Ali, F. & Syed & Syed, J. (2021). Senior Executives Integrating Refugees and Migrants at Work: A New Zealand Qualitative Study. New Zealand Journal of Human Resources Management.
Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2021). A Pyramid of Hate Perspective on Religious Bias, Discrimination and Violence. Journal of Business Ethics.
Koburtay, T. & Syed, J. (2021). Do religion and spirituality matter for hotel workers' well-being and guests' happiness?. International Journal of Hospitality Management.
Abuhussein, T., Koburtay, T. & Syed, J. (2020). A eudaimonic perspective on prejudice and female workers' psychological well-being. Gender in Management: An International Journal.
Koburtay, T., Syed, J. & Haloub, R. (2020). Implications of religion, culture, and legislation for gender equality at work: Qualitative insights from Jordan. Journal of Business Ethics.
Ahmad, G. & Syed, J. (2020). Meta-characteristics of Islamic ethics and moral consistency in Islamic banking. Business & Society.
Pio, E. & Syed, J. (2020). Stelae from ancient India: Pondering anew through historical empathy for diversity. Management Learning.
Van Buren III, H., Syed, J. & Mir, R. (2020). Religion as a macro social force affecting business: Concepts, questions, and future research. Business & Society.
Mohsin, M. & Syed, J. (2020). The missing doctors--An analysis of educated women and female domesticity in Pakistan. Gender, Work & Organization.
Davies, J., Yarrow, E. & Syed, J. (2020). The curious under-representation of women impact case leaders: Can we disengender inequality regimes?. Gender, Work & Organization.
Koburtay, T. & Syed, J. (2020). Prejudice toward female leaders: Insights from the hotel sector in Jordan. Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism.
Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2019). A relational perspective on gender equality and mainstreaming. Human Resource Development International.
Syed, J. & Fayyaz, A. (2019). To split or not to split: Strategic planning and alignment at Jaffer Brothers Pvt. Limited (JBL). Asian Journal of Management Cases.
Koburtay, T. & Syed, j. (2019). A contextual study of female-leader role stereotypes in the hotel sector. Journal of Sustainable Tourism.
Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2019). Theorizing equal opportunity in Muslim majority countries. Gender, Work & Organization.
Hennekam, S., Syed, J., Ali, F. & Dumazert & Dumazert, J. (2019). A multilevel perspective of the identity transition to motherhood. Gender, Work & Organization.
Arifeen, S. & syed, j. (2019). The challenges of fitting in. Personnel Review.
Tamer, K., Syed, J. & Haloub, R. (2019). Congruity between the female gender role and the leader role: a literature review. European Business Review, 31(6), 831-848.. European Business Review.
Ali, F. & Syed, J. (2018). Good Muslim women at work: An Islamic and postcolonial perspective on ethnic privilege. Journal of Management & Organization.
Bako, M. & Syed, J. (2018). Women's marginalization in Nigeria and the way forward. Human Resource Development International.
Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2018). Gender Equality in Employment in Saudi Arabia: A Relational Perspective. Career Development International.
Rahyuda, A. & Syed, J. (2018). Preventing a relapse or setting goals? Elucidating the impact of post-training transfer interventions on training transfer performance. International Journal of Training Research.
Syed, J. & Wang, J. (2018). Shanghai Silk Pharma Ltd: Employee Turnover. Asian Journal of Management Cases, 15 (2), S55-S67, doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0972820118804969.
Syed, J. & Pio, E. (In Press 2018). Unsophisticated and naive? Fragmenting monolithic understandings of Islam. Journal of Management & Organization.
Syed, J., Metcalfe, B., Ali, F. & Ekuma & Ekuma, K. (2018). Critical perspectives of HRD and social transformation in sub-Saharan Africa. Human Resource Development International.
Hennekam, S. & Syed, J. (2018). Institutional racism in the film industry: A multilevel perspective. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
Syed, J. & Tariq, M. (2018). A multi-level perspective of contemporary issues of Human Resource Management in Pakistan. South Asian Journal of Business and Management Cases.
Syed, J. (2017). Gust editorial: Gender and leadership in South Asia: dreams and realities. South Asian Journal of Global Business Research, 6 (3), 291 - 296.
Tariq, M. & Syed, J. (2017). Intersectionality at Work: South Asian Muslim Women's Experiences of Employment and Leadership in the United Kingdom. Sex Roles, 1-13.
Syed, J. & Metcalfe, B. (2017). Under western eyes: A transnational and postcolonial perspective of gender and HRD. Human Resource Development International, 1-12, doi:10.1080/13678868.2017.1329367.
Banihani, M. & Syed, J. (2017). Gendered work engagement: qualitative insights from Jordan. International Journal of Human Resource Management, doi:10.1080/09585192.2017.1355838.
Hennekam, S., Tahssain-Gay, L. & Syed, J. (2017). Contextualising diversity management in the Middle East and North Africa: a relational perspective. Human Resource Management Journal, doi:10.1111/1748-8583.12150.
Syed, J. & Pio, E. (2017). To include or not to include? A poetics perspective on the Muslim workforce in the West. Sage Open.
Syed, J. & Tariq, M. (2017). Paradox of gender and leadership in India: A critical review of Mardaani. South Asian Journal of Global Business Research, 6 (3), 365 - 379.
Syed, J. (2017). Islam and Female Migrant Domestic Workers in Qatar. Sociology of Islam.
Ali, F. & Syed, J. (2016). From Rhetoric to Reality: a Multilevel Analysis of Gender Equality in Pakistani Organizations. Gender, Work & Organization, doi:10.1111/gwao.12160.
Syed, J. & Pio, E. (2016). Muslim diaspora in the West and international HRM. International Journal of Human Resource Management, doi:doi: 10.1080/09585192.2016.1166789.
Syed, J. & Banihani, M. (2016). A macro-national level analysis of Arab women's work engagement. European Management Journal, 14 (2), 133 - 142.
Syed, J. & Metcalfe, B. (2015). Guest Editors' Introduction: In Pursuit of Islamic akhlaq of Business and Development. Journal of Business Ethics, 129 (4), 763-767, doi:10.1007/s10551-014-2130-y.
Soltani, E., Syed, J., Liao, Y. & Iqbal & Iqbal, A. (2015). Managerial mindsets toward corporate social responsibility: The case of auto industry in Iran. Journal of Business Ethics, 129 (4), 795-810, doi:10.1007/s10551-014-2137-4.
Rahyuda, A., Syed, J. & Soltani, E. (2014). The role of relapse prevention and goal setting in training transfer enhancement. Human Resource Development Review, 13 (4), 413-436.
Pio, E. & Syed, J. (2014). Sacred activism through seva and khidmat: Contextualising management and organisations in South Asia. Journal of Management & Organization, 20 (5), 1-15.
Syed, J. & Van Burren, H. (2014). Capability approach and religious values: The case of women's employment in Islam. Business Ethics Quarterly, 24 (2), 251-276.
Syed, J., Hazboun, N. & Murray, P. (2014). What locals want: Jordanian employees' views on expatriate managers. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 25 (2), 212-233.
Rechberg, I. & Syed, J. (2014). Knowledge management practices and the focus on the individual. International Journal of Knowledge Management, 10 (1), 25-41.
Rechberg, I. & Syed, J. (2014). Appropriation or participation of the individual in knowledge management. Management Decision, 52 (3), 426-445.
Rechberg, I. & Syed, J. (2013). Ethical issues in knowledge management: Conflict of knowledge ownership. Journal of Knowledge Management, 17 (6), 828-847.
Rashidirad, M., Soltani, E. & Syed, J. (2013). Strategic alignment between competitive strategy and dynamic capability: conceptual framework and hypothesis development. Strategic Change: Briefings in Entrepreneurial Finance, 22 (3/4), 213-224.
Banihani, M., Lewis, P. & Syed, J. (2013). Is work engagement gendered?. Gender in Management, 28 (7), 400-423.
Syed, J. & Pio, E. (2013). Guest Editorial: Rediscovering. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 32 (3), 236-244.
Pio, E. & Syed, J. (2013). Guest Editorial: our bodies, our minds, our men: working South Asian women. Gender in Management, 28 (3), 140-150.
Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2013). Contextual emotional labor: an exploratory study of Muslim female employees in Pakistan. Gender in Management, 28 (4), 228-246.
Soltani, E., Syed, J., Liao, Y. & Shahi-Sough & Shahi-Sough, N. (2012). Tackling one-sidedness in equality and diversity research: characteristics of the current dominant approach to managing diverse workgroups in Iran. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 29 (2), 9-37.
Soltani, E., Barnes, B., Syed, J. & Liao & Liao, Y. (2012). Does management's approach impede service quality?. Production Planning & Control, 23 (7), 523-540.
Rechberg, I. & Syed, J. (2012). In pursuit of the individual in the field of knowledge management. International Journal of Learning and Change, 6 (1), 33-48.
Ozbilgin, M., Syed, J., Ali, F. & Torunoglu & Torunoglu, D. (2012). International transfer of policies and practices of gender equality in employment to and among Muslim majority countries. Gender, Work & Organization, 19 (4), 345-369.
Murray, P., Millet, B. & Syed, J. (2011). Editorial: Special issue on integrating learning behaviour with change contexts. International Journal of Learning and Change, 5 (3/4), 189-193.
Al Ariss, A. & Syed, J. (2011). Capital mobilisation of skilled migrants: A relational perspective. British Journal of Management, 22 (2), 286-304.
Syed, J. & Ali, F. (2011). The white woman's burden: from colonial civilisation to third world development. Third World Quarterly, 32 (2), 349-365.
Syed, J. (2011). Akbar's multiculturalism: lessons for diversity management in the 21st century. Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences, 28 (4), 402-412.
Dryland, E. & Syed, J. (2011). A postcolonial perspective on cultural identity: The Balti people 'of' Pakistan. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 30 (1), 41-57.
Syed, J., Burke, R. & Acar, P. (2010). Rethinking tanawwo (diversity) and musawat (equality) in the Middle East: Guest editorial. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 29 (2), 144-149.
Syed, J. & Kramar, R. (2010). What is the Australian model for managing cultural diversity?. Personnel Review, 39 (3), 96-115.
Syed, J. (2010). Veiled diversity: Workplace experiences of Muslim women in Australia. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 27 (1), 115-137.
Syed, J. (2010). Reconstructing gender empowerment. Women's Studies International Forum, 33, 283-294.
Murray, P. & Syed, J. (2010). Gendered observations and experiences in executive women's work. Human Resource Management Journal, 20 (3), 277-293.
Dryland, E. & Syed, J. (2010). Tai O village: vernacular fisheries management or revitalisation?. International Journal of Cultural Studies, 13 (6), 616-636.
Syed, J. (2010). An historical perspective on Islamic modesty and its implications for female employment. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 29 (2), 150-166.
Syed, J., Mingers, J. & Murray, P. (2010). Beyond rigour and relevance: A critical realist approach to business education. Management Learning, 41 (1), 71-85.
Syed, J. & Ali, A. (2010). Principles of employment relations in Islam: A normative view. Employee Relations, 32 (5), 454-469.
Murray, P., Syed, J. & Roberts, Z. (2009). Structures of learning for dynamic markets. Management Decision, 47 (2), 271-288.
Syed, J. & Özbilgin, M. (2009). A relational framework for international transfer of diversity management practices. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 20 (12), 2435-2453.
Syed, J. & Murray, P. (2009). Combating the English language deficit: The labor market experiences of migrant women in Australia. Human Resource Management Journal, 19 (4), 413-432.
Syed, J. & Kramar, R. (2009). Socially responsible diversity management. Journal of Management & Organization, 15 (5), 639-651.
Syed, J. (2009). Reconstruction of gender in Islamic thought: Iqbal's vision of equal opportunity. Women's Studies International Forum, 32 (6), 435-444.
Syed, J., Özbilgin, M., Torunoglu, D. & Ali & Ali, F. (2009). Rescuing gender equality from the false dichotomies of secularism versus shariah in Muslim majority countries. Women's Studies International Forum, 32 (2), 67-79.
Syed, J. (2008). An Islamic perspective of industrial relations: The case of Pakistan. Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion, 5 (4), 417-440.
Syed, J. (2008). The representation of cultural diversity in Urdu-language newspapers in Pakistan: A study of Jang and Nawaiwaqt. South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies, 31 (2), 317-347.
Syed, J. (2008). Pakistani model of diversity management: Rediscovering Jinnah's vision. International Journal of Sociology & Social Policy, 28 (3/4), 100-113.
Syed, J. (2008). A context-specific perspective of equal employment opportunity in Islamic societies. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 25 (1), 135-151.
Syed, J. & Murray, P. (2008). A cultural feminist approach towards managing diversity in top management teams. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, 27 (5), 413-432.
Syed, J. (2008). From transgression to submission: Implications of moral values and societal norms on emotional labour. Gender, Work & Organization, 15 (2), 182-201.
Syed, J. (2008). Employment prospects for skilled migrants: A relational perspective. Human Resource Management Review, 18 (1), 28-45.
Syed, J. (2007). 'The other woman' and the question of equal opportunity in Australian organisations. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 18 (11), 1954-1978.
Syed, J. (2007). Redesigning skill policy for an ageing Australia. International Journal of the Humanities, 4 (8), 39-52.
Syed, J. (2006). Older workers in Australia: A policy perspective. Journal of Economic and Social Policy, 11 (1), 21-43.
Syed, J. (2006). The ageing workforce: Australian policies in historical context. International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, 5 (6), 1-8.
Syed, J., Ali, F. & Winstanley, D. (2005). In pursuit of modesty: Contextual emotional labour and the dilemma for working women in Islamic societies. International Journal of Work Organisation and Emotion, 1 (2), 150-167.
Murray, P. & Syed, J. (2005). Critical issues in managing age diversity in Australia. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 43 (2), 210-224.
Syed, J. (2021). A political economy perspective of China Pakistan Economic Corridor. Islamabad: Pakistan China Institute..
Syed, J. (2021). Business Education and Engagement during COVID-19 and Beyond: Insights from Pakistan.
Syed, J. (2017). China's Belt and Road Initiative and Prospects of Cooperation among Business Schools: A Perspective from Pakistan. China PakistanManagement Initative, LUMS, Lahore.
Syed, J. (2017). Terrorising the Belt and Road: A critical analysis of security threats to Chinese nationals and businesses in Pakistan.
Syed, J. & Memoona, T. (2018). Global Diversity Management: Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Business and Management.
Syed, J. & Memoona, T. (2018). An intersectional perspective on Muslim women's issues and experiences in employment.
Syed, J. & Memoona, T. (2018). Cooperation among Business Schools along the Belt and Road: A CPEC Perspective.
Syed, J. (2016). Novak Djokovic's comment shows why a business case perspective may actually harm gender equality. The Huffington Post, March 22.
Syed, J. (2016). Djokovic business case for higher men's pay in tennis harms equality. The Conversation, March 22.
Syed, J. (2016). Anyone for (men's) tennis? How Djokovic got it wrong. Newsweek, March 26.
Syed, J. (2016). EU referendum: Road Forward to Diversity and Solidarity. The Huffington Post, June 22.
Syed, J. (2015). From Karachi to San Bernardino: In quest of an alternative discourse on terrorism. The Huffington Post, December 7.
Basir, S. (2015). Talking it out: Pakistan's fear of expressing itself. The Express Tribune, November 29.
Syed, J. (2013). Performance measurement and good governance. Pakistan and Gulf Economist, November 10-16, pp. 15-20.
Syed, J. (2013). HR in Pakistan: Equal employment model for a Pakistani organisation. www.HR.com, Weekly Magazine, October 10.
Syed, J. (2011). View: Sharif vs. Sharif Daily Times, October 17..
Syed, J. (2004). Benchmarking social compliance in apparel industry. Pakistan Textile Journal. April Issue, pp. 21-25..
Syed, J. (2004). Paper ruler: HR manager's diary. The Friday Times, December 26 – January 1: p. 23.
Syed, J. (2004). Strategic HRM in the apparel industry. Daily The Nation, February 2..
Syed, J. (2003). Social responsibility in Islam. Daily The Nation, October 27.
Syed, J. (2003). Towards equal employment opportunities. Daily The Nation, July 28.
Syed, J. (2003). Significance of business ethics in Islam. Daily The Nation, October 20.
Syed, J. (2003). Revise your priorities: capacity building. Daily The Nation, June 29.
Syed, J. (2003). Performance measurement and good governance. Daily The Nation, August 25.
Syed, J. (2003). Iraq war: A view from Pakistan <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: none; text-indent: -30px;">www.HR.com, </span>Weekly Magazine, March 20.
Syed, J. (2003). HR in Pakistan: Equal employment practices. www.HR.com, Weekly Magazine, March 24.
Syed, J. (2003). Impact of Iraq war on Pak economy. Daily The Nation, April 20.
Syed, J. (2003). Islamic doctrine of fair practice. Daily The Nation, November 24.
Syed, J. (2003). Syed, J. 2003. A day in the life of a human resources manager. www.HR.com, Weekly Magazine, January 31.
Syed, J. (2003). HR in Pakistan: Reflections on a day in the life. Daily The News, January 20.
Syed, J. (2003). Communicating with your employees. Daily The Nation, 15 September..
Syed, J. (2003). Change management in knitwear industry. Textile Asia, Hong Kong, May Issue, pp.41-42.
Syed, J. (2003). Capacity building in local governance. Pakistan and Gulf Economist, July 28-August 3.
Syed, J. (2003). Benchmarking social compliance in apparel industry. Daily The Nation, December 29.
Syed, J. (2003). Equal employment practices. Pakistan and Gulf Economist, Issue 39, September 29 – October 5, pp. 34-37..
Syed, J. (2003). Syed, J. 2003. Recruitment practices in Pakistan. www.HR.com, Weekly Magazine, March 30..
Syed, J. (2003). HR in Pakistan: Performance measurement and good governance. www.HR.com, Weekly Magazine, November 30..
Syed, J. (2003). Technology's increasing role in HRD. Pakistan and Gulf Economist, Issue 33, August 18-24.
Syed, J. (2003). Iraq war and HR in Pakistan: A discussion in the classroom. Pakistan Textile Journal, Vol. LII, No.6, (June Issue), pp.39-44.