Dr. Kumodji is a Researcher at the Centre for Brexit Studies, bringing over a decade of academic rigour and industry insights into the complex intersections of human resource management, organisational behaviour, and post-turbulent labour dynamics. Dr. Kumodji is actively engaged in academic research blogs that explore the intersection of HRM practices and geopolitical shifts, particularly the challenges and opportunities that Brexit and COVID-19 present to labour markets and employment regulations.
Her work is highly sought after for shaping industry best practices and influencing government and organisational policies, particularly in sectors like healthcare, hospitality, and SMEs where talent shortages have become critical post-Brexit and COVID-19 pandemic. One of her recent research, 鈥淎nd then came along Brexit, COVID 鈥�19, and now Artificial intelligence (AI).鈥� The role of AI in Talent Management in the Healthcare Industry in the UK: A Lesson for the NHS in a post-turbulent era,鈥� has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 Management Publication of the Year Award, presented and awarded by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the British Academy of Management (BAM), and the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS). This nomination highlights her contribution to shaping both academic discourse and practical solutions in a turbulent era.
Passionate about fostering informed discussions and contributing to policy development and solutions, Dr. Kumodji is actively engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations, aiming to offer practical recommendations that support innovations in workforce management to both public and private sector stakeholders and businesses navigating a period of political and economic uncertainty. Her thought leadership in the field has earned her widespread recognition, including an invitation to the prestigious 鈥淎nnual Reception at the UK Parliament鈥擧ouse of Commons,鈥濃�� hosted by the Institute of Leadership in 探花直播, where she engages with other leading thinkers to discuss transformative leadership strategies. Their expertise makes them a key contributor to the Centre鈥檚 mission of providing comprehensive, research-driven insights into the ongoing implications of Brexit, COVID-19, and other turbulent environments, making significant contributions to the field both in the UK and internationally.
Alongside her research work at the Centre for Brexit Studies, Dr. Kumodji continues to work in HR and Recruitment, currently serving in the Workforce and Organisational Development team at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in 探花直播, UK. Her work spans both research and practice, where she integrates her deep understanding of HR theories with real-world application, driving recruitment and talent management initiatives that meet the unique challenges of the healthcare sector. With her combination of academic achievements, broad professional experience, and professional associations, Dr. Kumodji is recognised for her ability to bring both a strategic and operational, informed approach to HRM in complex and evolving industries.
- Human Resources Management and Employee Relations
- People Management Practices
- Talent Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Leadership & Management
- General Management
- Strategic Management
- Business Management
Dr. Kumodji earned her Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Human Resource Management from Methodist University College, Ghana, in 2011. She later pursued an MBA in General Management from the University of Hull, which laid the foundation for her advanced studies. Following the completion of her MBA, Dr. Kumodji embarked on a PhD in Human Resource Management at 探花直播 in 2018. During her PhD journey, she joined the team at the Centre for Brexit Studies, contributing to impactful research on how Brexit has shaped employment relations and workforce dynamics in the UK. Her ground-breaking doctoral research, completed in 2022, focused on the intersections of HRM and broader socio-political and economic changes and the resilience of SMEs amidst uncertainties, equipping her with a unique perspective on employment relations in the post-Brexit and COVID-19 landscape.
Qualifications:
- PhD Business in Human Resource Management - 探花直播, UK听
- MBA in General Management - The University of Hull, UK听
- BBA in Human Resource Management - Methodist University College, Ghana听
- Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership - Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK听
- Postgraduate Certificate in Research Practice (PgCert) - 探花直播, UK听
- Exploring Teaching and Assessment for Higher Education - Coventry University, UK
Prizes and Awards听
Award Nominee 鈥� 听
Presented and Awarded By:听
- Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK听
- British Academy of Management (BAM), UK听听
- Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS), UK听
Business School Full Time PhD Classic Doctoral Training Grant听
Presented and Awarded By:听
Business School Full Time Full International MBA Scholarship听
Presented and Awarded By:听
- The University of Hull Business School, UK
- Chartered Manager Member, Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK听
- Full Member, Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana听
- Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK听
- Associate Member, Association for Project Management (APM), UK听
- Certified Member, The Institute of Leadership (IOL), 探花直播, UK听
- Member, British Academy of Management (BAM), UK听
- Member, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), USA听
- Member, Early Career Research Network, The British Academy (BA-ECR), UK
- People management and HRM practices in turbulent contexts听
- Talent management in post-turbulent environments听
- Socio-economic effects of Brexit on the Healthcare Industry听
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in talent management within healthcare听
- Strategic Workforce Resilience Post-Brexit and Post-COVID听
- Brexit and HRM implications听
- Immigration policy and its impact on talent management in the UK听
- Supporting SMEs in overcoming innovation barriers through HRM best practices听
- AI Integration in HR Practices听
- Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace听
- Employment relations and law in a transitioning economic environment
October 2024
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September 2024听
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September 2024听
Kumodji, Bertha Dzifa (2024) The Labour Government鈥檚 Proposal for a 鈥淔lexible 4-Day Work Week鈥�: What Impact Will It Have on Employee Productivity and Organisational Efficiency Amid Post-Brexit and Post-Pandemic Workforce Dynamics?.听探花直播, Centre for Brexit Studies Blog.
August 2024听
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July 2024
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July 2024
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June 2024
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June 2024
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May 2024
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April 2024
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April 2024
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January 2024
Kumodji, Bertha Dzifa (2024) 鈥淣o Dependents Allowed, Only Skilled Workers鈥濃�攖he British Government said鈥�. The impact of the new immigration policy (i.e., the five-point plan) on businesses and HR in a post- Brexit era: the implications for future talent in the UK Health and Social Care Sector.听探花直播, Centre for Brexit Studies Blog.
December 2023
Kumodji, Bertha Dzifa (2023) 鈥淎nd then came along Brexit, COVID 鈥�19, and now Artificial intelligence (AI).鈥� The role of AI in Talent Management in the Healthcare Industry in the UK: A lesson for the NHS in a post-turbulent era.听探花直播, Centre for Brexit Studies Blog.
July 2022
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September 2019
Conference Paper听-听British Academy of Management Conference 2019 (BAM), U.K. 鈥� Developmental Paper
July 2019
June 2019
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April 2019
Kumodji, Bertha Dzifa (2019) The War for Talent: Brexit, a Blessing or a Curse for HR in SMES?听探花直播, Centre for Brexit Studies Blog.
Dr. Kumodji regularly contributes to academic and industry publications and outlets, providing expert commentary on workforce and labour market shifts, employment law reforms, and the strategic HR practices and responses to Brexit and COVID-19鈥檚 ongoing challenges. Their work bridges the gap between HRM theory and practice, offering both academic and practical solutions to the challenges faced by organizations in the post-turbulent labour market.
Before joining academia, Dr. Kumodji amassed extensive experience in the HRM and OB fields. She began her career in the banking sector, working in customer service and HR roles, where she gained hands-on experience in employee relations, talent management and development, recruitment, and strategic HR practices. This dual experience provided her with a comprehensive view of employee relations and customer-facing service dynamics, which proved valuable as she transitioned into HR leadership. Over the span of more than a decade, Dr. Kumodji held key positions in several prominent banking and financial institutions, including GCB Bank Ghana Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank (Ghana) Limited, and Commerz Savings & Loans Company Limited, Ghana, where she served as an HR Manager. She later broadened her international experience by joining TSB Bank Limited in the UK.
Following her tenure in the banking and finance sector, her career transitioned into the healthcare sector, where she took up an influential HR role at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, one of Wales鈥� largest NHS Trusts. In this role, Bertha applied and leveraged her academic insights and deep practical expertise of HRM to critical areas such as employment law, equality, diversity, talent management, and ethical resourcing to support workforce integration challenges and organisational development in the healthcare sector. Her vast cross-sector experience enables her to bridge theory with practice effectively, contributing meaningfully to the ever-evolving field of HRM & OB.听
