Dr. Dhanya S Nair has been awarded Ph.D from Alagappa University, Karaikudi for the thesis entitled “Flexible Working Hours Trends-Its Effects on Work-Family Interface with reference to IT Industry in Kerala”. She has done Master of Business Administration specialized in HR and Marketing from Mahatma Gandhi University and is a University Rank Holder. She qualified UGC-NET in the year 2012. She has done Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication and is a department topper from Vinayaka Missions University. Her areas of interests are in Research Methodology, Human Resource Management and Marketing Management. Dr. Dhanya is proficient in Statistical Data Analysis using SPSS. Prior to joining GBS, she has served in various academic capacities with institutions of well repute. She has published articles in National and International Journals and has presented papers in National and International Conferences.

• Ph. D in Management awarded on April 8, 2021 for the thesis entitled “Flexible Working Hours Trends-Its Effects on Work-Family Interface with reference to IT Industry in Kerala” from Alagappa University, Karaikudi
• Qualified UGC-NET in the year 2012
• MBA-Third Rank from Mahatma Gandhi University in 2011
• MBA-HR and Marketing from Mangalam College of Engineering, Kottayam in 2011
• B.E-Electronics and Communication from VMKV Engineering College, Salem in 2009

• Principal at Girideepam Business School, Kottayam.
• Governing Council Member- Girideepam Colleges.
• Academic Council Member- Girideepam Colleges.
• Member- IQAC and Placement Committee.
• Member syllabus revision committee MG University 2017 and 2019.
• Syllabus revision committee head for HR Subjects.
• Managing Editor- Lux Montis, ISSN: 2321-8053 Peer- Reviewed Annual Research Journal of Management and Commerce published by Girideepam Business School.
• Chief Editor of ‘Management Suprayoga’ (reviewed annual Student Journal of GBS).
• HOD & Assistant Professor (Management Studies) at M.C Varghese College of Arts and Science, Ettumanoor.

• “A Study on Farmers’ Awareness and Perception towards Biofertilizers”. Journal of Research Administration. ISSN: 1539-1590. Vol. 5 No. 2 November 2023.
• “Identifying Work-Family Conflict among IT Employees OF Infopark, Kochi, Kerala”. International Journal of Advanced Science and Technology, Vol 28,No.19,(2019), Page: 1164-1176.
• “Identifying Family-Work Conflict among Employees of The Travancore Cements Limited, Kottayam, Kerala”, International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), Vol.8, Issue 286, July 2019. UGC CARE I
• “Hybrid Working Beyond COVID-19: A Study on Information Technology Start-Ups in India”. Humanities and Social Science Studies. ISSN: 2319-829X, Vol 12, Issue 02,No.8, July-December 2023.
• “A Study Investigating Customer’s Perceptions as a Means to Evaluate Service Quality in Hospital Sector”. Indian Journal of Psychology. ISSN: 0019-5553. Book No.02 2024.
• “A Factual Study on Family Work Life Blend Disagreement and Job Performance among the Employees of Health Care Sectors in Kottayam District”. International Journal of Cultural Studies and Social Sciences. ISSN: 2347-4777, Vol.20, Issue 01,No.08, January-June,2024.
• “An Analytical Study on the Consequences of Moonlighting in the IT Industry with Special Reference to Software Hubs in Cochin, Kerala”. Humanities and Social Sciences Studies. Vol.13, Issue 01,No.09 ,January-June 2024.
• "A Study on Farmers’ Satisfaction towards Biofertilizers with Special Reference to Kottayam Taluk”. Humanities and Social Science Studies Journal. ISSN 2319-829X, Vol. 12, Issue 02, No. 8, July – December 2023 UGC Care, Group I.
• “An Empirical Study on Flexible Working Hours and Employee Engagement among Information Technology Employees”, Dogo Rangsang Research Journal- UGC Care Group I Journal, ISSN : 2347-7180, Issue-10 No. 20 August 2020.
• “Family to Work Enrichment and Innovative Work Behaviour: An Analytical Study”, Studies in Indian Place Names (UGC CARE List) Impact Factor: 6.30, Vol.40, Issue 71, March 2020.
• “An Analytical Study on the Influence of Gender on the Reasons of opting Flexible Working Hours among Faculties of Engineering Colleges in Trivandrum District of Kerala”, Zenith International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Impact Factor: 6.479, Vol8,Issue12 (December2018),Pg: 195-200.
• “Cashless transactions and work life balance of women in India”, Shanlax International Journal of Commerce, Impact Factor 3.017, 2018.
• “Green washing as a deceptive tool in management”, Shanlax International Journal of Management, March 2018.
• “An analytical study on the reasons for opting flexible working hours among faculties of engineering colleges in Trivandrum District of Kerala”, Lux Montis, 2018.
• Impact of Moonlighting on Employee Commitment, Lux Montis, 2016.
• “Sustaining Workplace Harmony: Analyzing its Impact on Job Autonomy among Bank Employees for Long term Sustainability”, 7th Asia-Africa Development Conference, 2024 organized by Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies, Pune on 1st and 2nd March, 2024.
• “Sustaining Entrepreneurial Spirit: Exploring Factors Shaping Entrepreneurial Orientation in Higher Education Students of Central Kerala” 7th Asia-Africa Development Conference, 2024 organized by Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies, Pune on 1st and 2nd March, 2024.
• “Identifying the factors Contributing towards the Effective Implementation of Outcome Based Education in Higher Education Institutions in Kerala”, 9th PAN IIM World Management Conference-2023 held at IIM-Sambalpur, January 22-24, 2024.
• “Achieving Sustainability and Resilience with Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0”. ISDSI Conference held at IIM Ranchi, December 2023.
• BEST PAPER AWARD for the International Conference on Business Transformation-The new Normal conducted by MACFAST College, Thiruvalla on December 14, 2022- “ An Analytical Study on Consumer’s Awareness towards Green Washing Tactics of Cosmetic Products”.
• “GST and Indian Economy: A descriptive study, Status of Women in cashless economy” (International), Bharathidasan college, September 2017.
• “Impact of digitalization on health care in India, Digital India: New perspective in management of technology and innovation, February 2017.
• “Effect of Employee Moonlighting: A Confrontation for Organizations”, International Conference on Recent Trends in Business and Management, August 2016.
• “An overview of performance, prospects and problems encountered by the Tourism sector in India’s economy”, Twenty Five Years of Economic Reforms in India, Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, September 2016.

• Effect of Employee Moonlighting: A Confrontation for Organizations, International Conference on Recent Trends in Business and Management, August 2016.
• An overview of performance, prospects and problems encountered by the Tourism sector in India’s economy, Twenty Five Years of Economic Reforms in India, Urumu Dhanalakshmi College, September 2016.
• GST and Indian Economy: A descriptive study, Status of Women in cashless economy (International), Bharathidasan college, September 2017.
• Impact of digitalization on health care in India, Digital India: New perspective in management of technology and innovation, February 2017.
• BEST PAPER AWARD for the International Conference on Business Transformation-The new Normal conducted by MACFAST College, Thiruvalla on December 14, 2022- “ An Analytical Study on Consumer’s Awareness towards Green Washing Tactics of Cosmetic Products”.

• Sustaining Workplace Harmony: Analyzing its Impact on Job Autonomy among Bank Employees for Long term Sustainability” –to be published in Taylor and Francis.
• “Harnessing Technology for Enhanced Employer Branding and Talent Management: The Mediating Role of Digital Leadership”.
• “Empowering Sustainable Leadership and Employee Wellbeing: Exploring the Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy”.
• “Sustaining Entrepreneurial Spirit: Exploring Factors Shaping Entrepreneurial Orientation in Higher Education Students of Central Kerala”.
• “An Analytical Study on Consumer’s Awareness towards Green Washing of Cosmetic Products”.

FDP/MDP/Workshops/Symposiums Attended:

• FDP IIM-V on "Pedagogy and Scholarly Writing" October 2023.
• Participated in Seven days FDP on ‘Usage of Innovative Pedagogical Techniques’ conducted by Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru from October 17 to October 22, 2022.
• Participated in Two weeks Capacity Building Programme on ‘Data Analysis and Research Methodology in Social Sciences’ organized by Alagappa University during 3rd to 14th September, 2021.
• Participated in webinar on “Business Intelligence: Evolution and its future” organized by Alagappa Institute of Management on September 9th, 2021.
• Participated in five day national webinar series on Research Methods and Techniques organized by Kristu Jyoti College of Management and Technology from 1st to 5th September, 2021.
• Participated in National FDP on “Teaching Competencies for Self-Directed Learning” organized by MBITS on 28th to 30th July, 2021.
• Participated in the One-day Regional Workshop on “Research and Academic Publishing” organized by Girideepam Institute of Advanced Learning in collaboration with College Development Council, M G University on 28 November 2019.
• Participated in the FDP on the topic “Teachers as Transformers” which was organized by Girideepam Institute of Advanced Learning on 30 May 2018.
• Participated in the FDP on the topic “Foundation Course on Business Analytics” organized by Girideepam Business School in collaboration with Firebird Institute of Research in Management, Coimbatore on 5 May 2018.
• National Level Workshop on “ Multivariate Analysis Using SPSS,AMOS & R on 24th-30th March 2018 Organized by Kongu Engineering College, Erode.
• Participated in the FDP on the topic “Blueprint for Success” by Captain Noble A Pereira organized by Girideepam Business School in collaboration with Rotary Club, Kottayam on 10 December 2016.
• Participated in the FDP on the topic “The Four Pillars of Success” which was organized by Girideepam Institute of Advanced Learning on 10 December 2016.
• A project on Employee Engagement at Acumen Capital Market (India) Ltd. Cochin.
• An organizational study at Kelachandra Pipe Industries, Kottayam.
• A project on GSM based RADAR system.
• A UGC sponsored seminar on Human Resource Practices conducted by Berchmans Institute of Management Studies, Kottayam on 24th January 2011.
• A National Seminar on Green Management and Technology conducted by Mangalam College of Engineering on 11th February 2011.
• Training conducted by MSME on quality and small business management.

Conferences/ Seminars /Certification Courses/ MoUs Coordinated:

• Case Study Competition conducted on December 22, 2022 at Girideepam Business School.
• “International Conference on Fintech Principles” jointly organized by Multimedia University, Malaysia and Girideepam Business School Kottayam, November 2022.
• “International Conference on Sustainable Entrepreneurship” Jointly organized by North West University, South Africa and Girideepam Business School, September 2022.
• HR Conclave 2022 on “Re-inventing HR: The New Dimension” on February 28, 2022.
• Expert Talk on the topic-“Leadership and Self-development” by Mr. George Lawrence George, Private Secretary-Lok Sabha, Parliament of India to the President of Congress Party in Kerala on January 14, 2022.
• Industry Interface Program for MBA students at Department of Industries and Commerce, Industrial Nagar, Changanassery on December 8, 2021.
• Interactive session on “Expected Skill Sets & Daily Routine of an HR Manager” by Mrs. Ann Thomas, HR Manager (Recruitment), Kosamattam Finance Ltd on December 3, 2021.
• HR Club Competition “Exordium Persona” on November 30, 2021.
• Organized “Meet our Alumni” wherein Mr. Jophin George, Associate HR, Gateway Operations Kerala Delhivery Pvt Ltd interacted with students on November 1, 2021.
• Inauguration of HR Club-HiRe by Cyril Jose, Assistant Vice President( Training), The Federal Bank Ltd. On October 8, 2021.
• Webinar on “Career Opportunities Abroad” in association with GEEBEE Education on August 28, 2021.
• Webinar on “Create Yourself-Career Opportunities for MBA Graduates and effective ways of becoming your best version” by Mr. Sajith Srambikkal, Sales Professional and Motivational Speaker on August 7, 2021.