Dr. Badr-Un-Nisa Chand

Dr. Badr-un-Nisa (Nisa) Chand is an Assistant Professor in the Leadership Department at University Canada West. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management from Cardiff University, UK, and a Master's in Management from Bristol University, UK. Additionally, Dr. Chand has completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Social Science Research Methods from Cardiff University, UK.

Expertise and Experience

Dr. Nisa Chand has 13 years of higher education teaching experience across three countries: 8 years in Canada (UCW, UBC, FDU), 2.5 years in the UK (Cardiff University) and 2.5 years in Pakistan (IBA University).

Her research interests primarily focus on the intersection of technology and HRM, particularly in relation to organizational performance and sustainability.

She is the editor of International Human Resources (2023), published by TopHat, Toronto, with the second edition scheduled for release in 2025. Her recent scholarly contributions explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in facilitating sustainable HR practices and optimizing business operations.

Awards & Publications

• Always Chase Excellence (ACE) Award - 2024
• Long-Term Service Recognition Award – 2023
• Best Paper Award – 2023 – in 3rd Global Conference on Human Resources Management, Vancouver

Conference Proceedings papers

• Madrid, A. S., & Chand, B. (2023). The Nexus of Sustainability and Industry 5.0: Assessing Canadian Organizations' Readiness for the Next Technological Revolution through British Columbian manager’s perspective. In the Book of 3rd Global Conference on Human Resource Management (GCHRM). Douglas College, Vancouver, Canada. ISBN. 978-1-7380126-7-1
• Thakur, K. & Chand B. (2023). Remote Work and Business Sustainability. In the book international conference on "Digital Transformation for Business Sustainability & Growth (DTBSG),.” Lovely Professional University India. ISBN No. 978-81-19334-19-3

Conference Presentations

• Chand, B., Kay, M. B., Asik, O. & Vincent, M. (2025). Extending Socio-Technical Theory: A Holistic View of Human – AI Interaction in Education. Conference Presentation. In 13th European Conference on Education (ECE - 2025). London, UK
• Chand, B., Alias, R., & Thakur, K. (2024). Dark Side of Innovation: Technology Exploitation and the Role of Governance Structures - Evidence from Developing Countries. Conference Presentation. Atlantic School of Business Conference, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Chand, B., & Kay, M. B. (2024). Application of Technology Affordance in Understanding The Use of AI in Recruiting. Conference Presentation. Atlantic School of Business conference. Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Chand, B., Thakur, K., Alias, R., & Dhand, S. (2023). The Misuse of Technology for Business (Organizational) Gains: A Case Study Approach of Implementing SAP-ISU Technology to Unethically Maximize Organizational Profits. In 6th International Conference on Recent Trends in Multi-Disciplinary Research (ICRTMDR-23). Turkey.
• Madrid, A. S., & Chand, B. (2023). The Nexus of Sustainability and Industry 5.0: Assessing Canadian Organizations' Readiness for the Next Technological Revolution through British Columbian manager’s perspective. In the Book of 3rd Global Conference on Human Resource Management (GCHRM). Douglas College, Vancouver, Canada. ISBN. 978-1-7380126-7-1
• Thakur, K. & Chand B. (2023). Remote Work and Business Sustainability. In ‘Digital Transformation for Business Sustainability and Growth’: international conference on "Digital Transformation for Business Sustainability & Growth.” Lovely Professional University India. ISBN No. 978-81-19334-19-13

Books

• Chand, B. (Ed). (2023). International Human Resources. Tophat, Toronto. ISBN: 9781778771576.
• Chand, B. (2021). Mentorship Handbook. UCW (non-Peer reviewed – UCW’s Copyrighted property)

Book Chapters

• Chand, B., & Thakur, K. (2024). Technology Megatrends for Sustainable Business. In A., N. Turi & P. Lekhi (Eds), Innovation, Sustainability, and Technological Megatrends in the Face of Uncertainties. Springer. ISBN 978-3-031-46189-7
• He, M., & Chand, B. (2024). Industry 5.0, Future of Workforce Beyond Efficiency and Productivity. In A., N. Turi & P. Lekhi (Eds), Innovation, Sustainability, and Technological Megatrends in the Face of Uncertainties. Springer. ISBN 978-3-031-46189-7
• Thakur, K., Chand, B., & Siyal, S. (2024). Building A Diverse Entrepreneurial Leadership Team. In S. Siyal (Eds), Transformational Concepts and Tools for Entrepreneurial Leadership. IGI Global. ISBN13: 9798369300787. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-0078-7
• Chand, B., & Soin, D. (2023). Expatriate Performance Management. In B. Chand (Eds), International Human Resources. Tophat, Toronto. ISBN: 9781778771576.
• Chand, B., & Diehl, G., F. (2023). Cross-Cultural Training for Expatriates and Repatriates. In B. Chand (Eds), International Human Resources. Tophat, Toronto. ISBN: 9781778771576.
• Madrid, A., S. & Chand, B. (2023). The Cultural Dimensions Of HR Strategy: Standardization And Localization Choices. In B. Chand (Eds), International Human Resources. Tophat, Toronto. ISBN: 9781778771576.
• Thakur, K., Chand, B., & Dhand, S. (2023). Developments in the remote work and learning: perspectives from industry and academia. In S. Siyal (Eds), Using Crises and Disasters as Opportunities for Innovation and Improvement. IGI Global. P. 189-214. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9522-3. SCOPUS INDEXED.

Case Studies

• Chand, B. & Kay, M. B. (2024). Royal Interpreters Inc. White Paper. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.33958.33606
• Chand, B. & Diehl, G. F. (2023). Chinese MNCs and Expatriation Programs. In B. Chand (Eds), International Human Resources. Tophat, Toronto. ISBN: 9781778771576.
• Chand, B. & Diehl, G. F. (2023). Ericson’s Expatriate Training program. In B. Chand (Eds), International Human Resources. Tophat, Toronto. ISBN: 9781778771576.
• Madrid, A., S. & Chand, B. (2023). Cross-Cultural Awareness, Masculinity vs. Femininity, and the Hierarchy Dimension. In B. Chand (Eds), International Human Resources. Tophat, Toronto. ISBN: 9781778771576.
• Madrid, A., S. & Chand, B. (2023). Standardization of Publishing Materials and Training Content. In B. Chand (Eds), International Human Resources. Tophat, Toronto. ISBN: 9781778771576.

Professional Licenses

• CPHR – BC & Yukon Since 2020
• SHRM – SCP (USA) Since 2022
• CIM – Canada Since 2025

Courses Taught at UCW

• ORGB 601 Human Interfaces
• HRMT 620 Canadian Human Resource Management
• HRMT 621 Human Resources Management in the Global Context
• HRMT 623 HR strategy
• HRMT 624 Recruiting and Retaining Talent
• HRMT 625 Management and Employee Relations
• RSCH 600 Research Methodologies and Inquiry
• HRMT 301 Human Resources Management
• SOCI 100 Sociology