Ben Bander Abudawood

Ben Bander Abudawood is a Senior Lecturer and Visiting Associate Professor with over 20 years of experience in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, and Business.

He has spent the majority of his career in senior HR roles, particularly within the banking, healthcare, and industrial sectors, bringing a wealth of practical experience to his academic work, teaching, and research.

His extensive industry experience enriches his teaching by providing students with real-world examples and practical insights into organizational dynamics, people management, and HR strategies.

Ben combines his industry expertise with a passion for teaching and developing future leaders and professionals. He teaches courses in Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Business, and CIPD-related subjects, leveraging his professional experience to enhance students’ learning.

Throughout his career in senior HR positions, Ben has led organizational change, implemented effective HR strategies, and supported employee engagement, retention, and well-being across a range of sectors.

Academic Background

Ben holds an MBA, a Master’s in Organizational Psychology, and an MSc in Human Resource Management from the University of Gloucestershire. He also holds a PGCert in Teaching and Learning from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and an Executive Diploma in International Business Management from Pearson Assured.

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

• Senior Fellow of Advance HE (SFHEA)
• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA)
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
• Fellow of the Association of Higher Education Professionals (FAHEP)

Publications and Conferences

• Abudawood, B. (2024) The Motivational Mind: Empowering Your Mindset for Greatness. Newark, NJ: Barnes & Noble.
• Abudawood, B.B. (2026) ‘The impact of artificial intelligence on recruitment decision-making: An integrative critical review of opportunities, risks, and human oversight’, Research and Analysis Journal, 9(9), pp. 1–16. doi: 10.18535/raj.v9i09.633.
• Abudawood, B.B. (2026) ‘Flexible working practices and employee retention in England: An integrative review and conceptual framework of post-COVID-19 evidence’, Journal of Teacher Education and Research, 21(2), pp. 1–16. doi: 10.36268/JTER/21201.
• Abudawood, B.B. (2026) The BEVRA Framework: A Proposed Conceptual Framework for Employee Belonging, Empowerment, Value, Retention, and Advancement Toward Sustainable Organizational Performance. SSRN/Zenodo. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.21918360; SSRN doi: 10.2139/ssrn.7277438.
• Abudawood, B.B. (2026) Ben’s Five-Stage Framework of Letting Go: A Conceptual Model of Psychological Transformation from Adversity to Flourishing. SSRN. doi: 10.2139/ssrn.7110338.
• Abudawood, B.B. (2026) The Future of Employee Retention in the Era of Automation and Digitalization. Zenodo. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.21296076.
• Abudawood, B.B. (2021) ‘Understanding corporate strategy theory through the lens of Igor Ansoff’. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.21257536.
• Abudawood, B.B. (2026) The Power of Letting Go: Learn How to Manage the Pain. Paperback edn. Barnes & Noble Press. ISBN: 9798182553834.
• Abudawood, B.B. (2024) ‘Assessing and Engaging the Digital Generation: A Research Poster on Game-Based Learning Strategies in Higher Education’, presented at the Bath Spa University Learning and Teaching Symposium, 11 July 2024.
• Abudawood, B.B. (2026) ‘The Role of Game-Based Learning in Increasing Student Motivation, Engagement, and Retention’, presented at the Bath Spa University Learning and Teaching Symposium 2026.

Research Interests

• Employee Engagement and Retention
• Organizational Behavior and Culture
• Digital Transformation in Human Resources
• Workplace Well-being and Mental Health
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations
• Organizational Psychology and Employee Behavior
• Gamification in Higher Education
• Game-Based Learning and Educational Technologies