Dr Bethania Antunes is an Associate Professor (Education) in Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Programme Director of the MSc Human Resources and Organisations. Her expertise lies in sustainable human resource management and the social impact of corporate responsibility, focusing on how organisations develop their employees and contribute to the communities in which they operate.
Her current research explores employer-supported volunteering programs, assessing their intended and unintended consequences for employees, organisations, and communities. Her work has been funded by the British Academy, European Commission, and the Low Pay Commission, and she has collaborated with organisations alongside colleagues and postgraduate students to address business challenges. Through these partnerships, she helps organisations leverage research insights to enhance workplace practices and drive meaningful social impact.
As an educator and trainer, Bethania specialises in applying evidence-based research to organisational challenges, equipping both students and practitioners with the tools to translate theory into impactful workplace solutions. She has experience designing and delivering courses and training programs that provide professionals with actionable insights for informed decision-making. At the postgraduate level, she teaches human resource management and organisational behaviour, incorporating case studies, experiential learning, and practitioner engagement into her pedagogy. Her approach fosters critical thinking and enables learners to apply research-driven strategies to organisational issues.
Before transitioning into academia, Bethania worked as an independent public relations consultant in the arts, nonprofit, and SME sectors, where she developed communication strategies tailored to organisational objectives. This experience in strategic communications complements her work in organisational engagement and sustainable HR practices, providing a valuable perspective on how businesses align people strategies with broader corporate goals.
She is also committed to advancing social mobility and women's leadership through her volunteer work with The Pankhurst Trust. As a volunteer leadership coach, she supports women from diverse backgrounds, helping them overcome barriers, build confidence, and increase their impact on society.
Bethania is an Academic Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She welcomes opportunities to collaborate with organisations on research, training, and corporate engagement initiatives, helping to advance social sustainability through HR practices and strategic people development.
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