In this episode, Professor Martin Dowling shares his extensive experience in Human Resource

Management, discussing its historical evolution, current relevance, and future challenges. Explore

how HRM has transitioned from personnel management to its current form and why it remains

crucial despite technological advancements. Professor Dowling highlights the importance of

fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces, managing conflicts, and the psychological benefits of

employee engagement. Gain valuable insights into the impact of technology on jobs and the

necessity of balancing automation with human interaction. This episode also covers the

significance of integrating various business functions and understanding their collective impact on

organizational success. He also talks about his key takeaways for Postgraduates students looking to apply for Masters Programs and how to stand out!

Prof Dowling has decades of experience in teaching and research, having been at the University of St Andrews previously, In addition to his teaching duties at St Andrews, Martin has been appointed Director of Operation and was formerly Co-Director of Teaching in the School of Management. He has recently also been coordinating the School's Executive Education portfolio.

Martin’s career in higher education has involved him in academic management and leadership, postgraduate course development and management, quality assurance systems, teaching, research and consultancy. He is a member of the British Academy of Management (BAM), the British Universities Industrial Relations Association (BUIRA), the Association of University Administrators (AUA) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). He has held appointments as external examiner at a number of universities in the UK and is a member of the CIPD’s Educational Quality Management Panel. He has held the positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the Mid Scotland Branch of the CIPD and is currently a member of the Branch Committee.

His teaching interests include human resource management, industrial relations and management development. He has worked closely with colleagues in several universities on a number of HR-related projects and has published in both academic and professional journals. Recent projects have concerned: staff attitudes and perceptions in the health sector; future skill development and partnership working among European employers and trade unions; and, attitudes to leadership among public sector managers.