Parbudyal Singh
School of Human Resource Management
Professor
Office: Atkinson Building, 150P
Phone: 416-736-2100 Ext: 30100
Email: singhp@yorku.ca
Parbudyal Singh (Ph.D., McMaster University) is a Professor of Human Resource Management at York University, Toronto. Dr. Singh’s research covers emerging issues in human resources management and labor relations.
Parbudyal Singh (Ph.D., McMaster University) is a Professor of Human Resource Management at York University, Toronto. Dr. Singh’s research covers emerging issues in human resources management and labor relations. He has more than 100 refereed publications, many in top refereed journals such as Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology Review, Journal of Business Ethics, Leadership Quarterly, British Journal of Industrial Relations, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Human Resource Management Review. He is the lead author of Canada's leading textbook on compensation (Strategic Compensation in Canada, 7th edition), and one of Canada's leading textbook on Human Resources Management (Managing Human Resources, 11th Canadian edition, Nelson Canada, 2024).
Dr. Singh has won numerous scholastic awards. He is the recipient of SSHRC research grants, major national competitive graduate student scholarships, and the winner of teaching awards at McMaster and York University for outstanding teaching quality. He has supervised more than 50 graduate students – both at the Masters and PhD levels. He is a former Associate Dean in the School of Business, University of New Haven, Connecticut, and a former human resources manager in a large multinational manufacturing firm. He has consulted with/advised more than 50 Canadian firms, many of them leaders in their fields.
Degrees
PhD Human Resources Management/Labour Relations, McMaster UniversityMBA, University of Windsor
BA, University of Guyana
Research Interests
- Paper on “Pay-for-performance – Panacea or Pandora’s Box? Revisiting an Old Debate in a New Economic Environment” (co-authored with Christine Bevilaqua) published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (published in Oct. 2009) named the most read for latter part of 2009 and early 2010. 2009/10 - 2009/10
- Paper on “Strategic Reward Systems at Southwest Airlines” published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (March, 2002) named as the most-read by the journal (Jan. – September, 2007). Listed in the top ten in 2006-2008. 2007-2009 - 2007 -2009
- Dean’s Merit Award 2006-2007 - 2006/2007
- Nominee, Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching 2006-2007 - 2006/07
- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Research 2005-2006 - 2005/06
- Atkinson Alumni Teaching Award 2005-2006 - 2005/06
- Who’s Who in America (Marquis) 2003-2004 - 2003 & 2004
- Who’s Who Among American Teachers 2002-2004 - 2002 - 2004
- SSHRC Ph.D. Fellowship 1997-1999 - 1997 – 1999
- Graduate Student Scholarship, McMaster University 1995-1998 - 1995 - 1998
- Graduate/Teaching Assistantship, McMaster University 1995-1997 - 1995 - 1997
- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching. 2007 - 2007
- Paper on “Performance Appraisals” (with Mark Podolsky and Mary-Jo Ducharme) published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (March, 2006) named as the most-read for several months in 2006. - 2006
- Nominee, Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching 2006 - 2006
- Nominee, PetroCanada Young Innovator of Canada Award 2006 - 2006
Current Research Projects
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Summary:
- Paper on “Pay-for-performance – Panacea or Pandora’s Box? Revisiting an Old Debate in a New Economic Environment” (co-authored with Christine Bevilaqua) published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (published in Oct. 2009) named the most read for latter part of 2009 and early 2010. 2009/10 - 2009/10
- Paper on “Strategic Reward Systems at Southwest Airlines” published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (March, 2002) named as the most-read by the journal (Jan. – September, 2007). Listed in the top ten in 2006-2008. 2007-2009 - 2007 -2009
- Dean’s Merit Award 2006-2007 - 2006/2007
- Nominee, Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching 2006-2007 - 2006/07
- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Research 2005-2006 - 2005/06
- Atkinson Alumni Teaching Award 2005-2006 - 2005/06
- Who’s Who in America (Marquis) 2003-2004 - 2003 & 2004
- Who’s Who Among American Teachers 2002-2004 - 2002 - 2004
- SSHRC Ph.D. Fellowship 1997-1999 - 1997 – 1999
- Graduate Student Scholarship, McMaster University 1995-1998 - 1995 - 1998
- Graduate/Teaching Assistantship, McMaster University 1995-1997 - 1995 - 1997
- Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching. 2007 - 2007
- Paper on “Performance Appraisals” (with Mark Podolsky and Mary-Jo Ducharme) published in the Compensation and Benefits Review (March, 2006) named as the most-read for several months in 2006. - 2006
- Nominee, Dean’s Award for Outstanding Teaching 2006 - 2006
- Nominee, PetroCanada Young Innovator of Canada Award 2006 - 2006
SSHRC Standard Grant 2009-2012
Description:This study examines the antecedents and consequences of working long hours and work intensity in Canada. Potential antecedents that will be examined include the need for achievement, financial position, job insecurity, organizational and group pressures, organizational culture, and personality, among other factors. Potential consequences include stress and psychological well-being, work engagement, job satisfaction and job performance. The study focuses on selected professional groups such as managers and nurses and has important implications for both research and practice.
Collaborator: Dr. Ron Burke
Collaborator Institution: Schulich Schulich of Business
Funders:
SSHRC
ATK Fellowship
ATK Fellowship
ATK Fellowship
Selected Journal Articles
Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2014) . Performance-enhancing compensation practices and productivity: The role of workplace bullying. Human Resource Management Review, 24(1), 5-16.
Samnani, A.-K., Salamon, S. D., & Singh, P. (2013) . Negative affect and counterproductive workplace behaviors: The moderating role of moral disengagement and gender. Journal of Business Ethics, Jan., 1-10.
Samnani, A.-K., Singh, P., & Ezzedeen, S. (2013) . Workplace bullying and employee performance: The role of employee attributions. Organizational Psychology Review. 3(4), 337-359.
Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2013) . Exploring the fit perspective: An ethnographic approach. Human Resource Management, 52(1), 123-144.
Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2012) . When leaders victimize: The role of charismatic leaders in facilitating group pressures. The Leadership Quarterly. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2012.10.006
Manroop, L., & Singh, P. (2011) . The role of the AFL-CIO in regime change: The case of Guyana. British Journal of Industrial Relations.
Celani, A., & Singh, P. (2011) . Signalling theory and applicant reaction outcomes. Personnel Review, 40(2), 222-238.
Love, L, & Singh, P. (2011) . Employer branding through human resource management. Journal of Business and Psychology. 26(2), 175-181.
Singh, P., & Loncar, N. (2010) . Antecedents of pay satisfaction in a unionized environment. Relations Industrielles/Industrial Relations, 65(3), 470-490.
McKenna, S., Richardson, J., & Singh, P., & Xu, J. (2010) . Negotiating, Accepting and Resisting “HRM’: A Chinese Case Study. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 21(6), 851-873.
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | GS/HRM7110 3.0 | M | Seminar 1: Seminal, Strategic&Macro-HRM | SEMR |
| Winter 2026 | GS/HRM6300 3.0 | M | Strategic Compensation | HYFX |
| Winter 2026 | AP/HRM3490 3.0 | M | Compensation | ONLN |
Parbudyal Singh (Ph.D., McMaster University) is a Professor of Human Resource Management at York University, Toronto. Dr. Singh’s research covers emerging issues in human resources management and labor relations.
Parbudyal Singh (Ph.D., McMaster University) is a Professor of Human Resource Management at York University, Toronto. Dr. Singh’s research covers emerging issues in human resources management and labor relations. He has more than 100 refereed publications, many in top refereed journals such as Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology Review, Journal of Business Ethics, Leadership Quarterly, British Journal of Industrial Relations, International Journal of Human Resource Management, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Human Resource Management Review. He is the lead author of Canada's leading textbook on compensation (Strategic Compensation in Canada, 7th edition), and one of Canada's leading textbook on Human Resources Management (Managing Human Resources, 11th Canadian edition, Nelson Canada, 2024).
Dr. Singh has won numerous scholastic awards. He is the recipient of SSHRC research grants, major national competitive graduate student scholarships, and the winner of teaching awards at McMaster and York University for outstanding teaching quality. He has supervised more than 50 graduate students – both at the Masters and PhD levels. He is a former Associate Dean in the School of Business, University of New Haven, Connecticut, and a former human resources manager in a large multinational manufacturing firm. He has consulted with/advised more than 50 Canadian firms, many of them leaders in their fields.
Degrees
PhD Human Resources Management/Labour Relations, McMaster UniversityMBA, University of Windsor
BA, University of Guyana
Research Interests
Awards
Current Research Projects
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Summary:
SSHRC Standard Grant 2009-2012
Description:This study examines the antecedents and consequences of working long hours and work intensity in Canada. Potential antecedents that will be examined include the need for achievement, financial position, job insecurity, organizational and group pressures, organizational culture, and personality, among other factors. Potential consequences include stress and psychological well-being, work engagement, job satisfaction and job performance. The study focuses on selected professional groups such as managers and nurses and has important implications for both research and practice.
Project Type: FundedRole: Principal Investigator
Collaborator: Dr. Ron Burke
Collaborator Institution: Schulich Schulich of Business
Funders:
SSHRC
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Project Type:
Funded
Funders:
ATK Fellowship
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Project Type:
Funded
Funders:
ATK Fellowship
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Project Type:
Funded
Funders:
ATK Fellowship
All Publications
Selected Journal Articles
Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2014) . Performance-enhancing compensation practices and productivity: The role of workplace bullying. Human Resource Management Review, 24(1), 5-16.
Samnani, A.-K., Salamon, S. D., & Singh, P. (2013) . Negative affect and counterproductive workplace behaviors: The moderating role of moral disengagement and gender. Journal of Business Ethics, Jan., 1-10.
Samnani, A.-K., Singh, P., & Ezzedeen, S. (2013) . Workplace bullying and employee performance: The role of employee attributions. Organizational Psychology Review. 3(4), 337-359.
Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2013) . Exploring the fit perspective: An ethnographic approach. Human Resource Management, 52(1), 123-144.
Samnani, A.-K., & Singh, P. (2012) . When leaders victimize: The role of charismatic leaders in facilitating group pressures. The Leadership Quarterly. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2012.10.006
Manroop, L., & Singh, P. (2011) . The role of the AFL-CIO in regime change: The case of Guyana. British Journal of Industrial Relations.
Celani, A., & Singh, P. (2011) . Signalling theory and applicant reaction outcomes. Personnel Review, 40(2), 222-238.
Love, L, & Singh, P. (2011) . Employer branding through human resource management. Journal of Business and Psychology. 26(2), 175-181.
Singh, P., & Loncar, N. (2010) . Antecedents of pay satisfaction in a unionized environment. Relations Industrielles/Industrial Relations, 65(3), 470-490.
McKenna, S., Richardson, J., & Singh, P., & Xu, J. (2010) . Negotiating, Accepting and Resisting “HRM’: A Chinese Case Study. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 21(6), 851-873.
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | GS/HRM7110 3.0 | M | Seminar 1: Seminal, Strategic&Macro-HRM | SEMR |
| Winter 2026 | GS/HRM6300 3.0 | M | Strategic Compensation | HYFX |
| Winter 2026 | AP/HRM3490 3.0 | M | Compensation | ONLN |
