About
Bruce Kaufman is a distinguished Professor at Georgia State University’s Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. He holds visiting roles at Griffith University (Brisbane, AU), Hertfordshire University (UK), Loughborough University (UK), and Capital University of Economics and Business (Beijing, CN). His research focuses on labor markets, human resource management systems, and employee representation. He has authored/edited 16 books, including award-winning works like The Origins and Evolution of the Field of Industrial Relations in the United States and Managing the Human Factor.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
Research Interests:
- Labor Markets and Policy
- Strategic Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- History of Economic Thought
- Employee Voice Mechanisms
- Institutional Analysis of Labor Systems
Articles highlight theoretical frameworks for labor studies, critiques of HR practices, and cross-national comparisons of employment relations. Recent work emphasizes practitioner-academic collaboration and the evolution of workplace dynamics.
Awards:
- 2009 Excellence in Teaching Award (Andrew Young School)
- GSU’s highest honor: Alumni Distinguished Professor
- 1992 ‘Best Book’ award for industrial relations scholarship
Professional Contributions: Past president of the University Council of Industrial Relations, co-chair of the IR Theory Study Group (IIRA), and co-editor of Advances in Industrial and Labor Relations. Active in mentoring scholars and shaping global labor policy discourse.
