Uma Warrier received her PhD from Visvesvaraya Technological University ( VTU). She has an MBA in HRM, an MA in industrial psychology, a PGD in counselling psychology, and an Mphil in management. She is UGC-NET-qualified and is a SHRM-Senior Certified Professional. She currently serves as Professor of OB & HRM at CMS School of Business and Chief Counsellor at Jain University, Bangalore. She has 24 years of industrial, academic and consulting experience along with the 14 years of research experience. Her areas of interest include emotional intelligence, work-life balance, mindfulness, and learning style preferences.