Dr Naeema Pasha

She established and led the World of Work (WOW) Institute at Henley, spearheading groundbreaking research such as The Equity Effect, a report which illuminated racial disparities in UK businesses, and Privacy Ltd, a short film critically examining the ethical implications of facial recognition technology.

She has also researched generational differences in workplaces, looking at trends such as ‘lazy-girl jobs’ and ‘anti-work’. Plus, has researched and taught on the topics of change, resilience and caring in the workplace.

As an independent consultant, Naeema collaborates with organisations and institutions, providing strategic guidance on AI, diversity, resilience and skills development projects. Notably, she contributed to a United Nations paper addressing the potential risks of generative AI. She co-authored the book Futureproof Your Career, empowering individuals to navigate the evolving work landscape, and her latest book chapter delves into AI coachbots and the impact of a dehumanised work environment. Naeema is a Visiting Fellow at Henley Business School and was named by the Institute of Internal Communication as one of the top 50 worldwide influencers on AI ethics.

Naeema is also Principal Practitioner with the Association of Business Psychologists.

Publications

NICEC Journal: Responding to career uncertainty: Applying a ‘dual-empathy’ approach to career development using corporate strategy theory. Journal of the National Institute for Career Education and Counselling, April 2020

Academy of Management Conference, Vienna 2020: A Study of Career Resilience, Personality and Competencies in the Context of Career Uncertainty and Future of Work