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Bhola Saha,
MBA, CHRL, MHRM
Professor
Biography
Bhola Nath Saha came to teaching after a successful more than 25 years business career, primarily with global organizations. He held several positions including Director of Human Resources, Head of Human Resources, HR Manager, Compensation Manager and Project Lead. With both strategic HR and Operations experience, he specialized in Labour Relations, Talent Management/Organisational Development, Total Rewards Management and Project Management. In addition to his business experience, Bhola brings his passion for learning and his education includes MHRM from the York University, an MBA, and Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) and Adult Learning Certificate. Bhola has been teaching at George Brown Polytechnic since May 2017.
Academic Credentials
- Master, Human Resources Management, York University, 2011
- CHRL, Certified Human Resources Leader, HRPAO, 2010
- Master (MBA), Business Administration, University of Dhaka, 1989
- Post-Grad Diploma, Human Resources Management, Bangladesh Institute Management, 1986
Areas of Specialization
- Compensation Management
- Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining
- HR Planning
- Human Resources Management
Areas of Expertise
- Project Management
- Talent Management
- Organizational Dynamics and Change Management
- Cross-Cultural Training
Career Highlights
2017- Present: George Brown Polytechnic
2015 – 2027: Team Lead, Ministry of Government and Consumer Services
2024-2015: Project Manager, Monower Associates
2012 – 2013: Manager (Compensation), Compass Group Canada
2008 – 2010: HR Project Manager, OLG
2005 – 2008: Director, Human Resources, Sanofi Pharmaceutical
1999 – 2005: Head of Human Resources, DHL Express
1995 – 1999: HR Manager, Dynamic Textile Ltd.
1990 – 1995: Human Resources Officer, CARE International
Other Activities
2020 - Present: Member, Board of Directors, West Scarborough Community Legal Services
Publications
- Co-author of an article Impact of Recognition on Motivation and Performance: The Case of SMEs in Dhaka City with Chowdhury Golam Kibria, Ulfat Jahan Howlader Associate Professor, Institute of Business Administration, Jahangir Nagar University.
- Abstract presented at 2nd Abu Dhabi University Research Conference, 2013, UAE. Article published in the World Journal of Social Sciences Vol. 6. No. 3. September 2016. Pp. 100 – 112