2025, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part E

The global emphasis on Emotional Intelligence (EI) makes it crucial for student performance, especially given challenges in cognitive skills during the information age. This study investigates the relationship between faculty-led Human Resource (HR) activities-specifically motivation, counselling, and mentoring-and the development of students' EI in management institutions.

A descriptive study involving 138 faculty members from AICTE-approved management colleges in Thrissur, Kerala, used convenience sampling and correlation analysis (Karl Pearson) via SPSS. The overall findings demonstrated a very strong positive relationship between all three faculty practices and the development of students' EI, leading to the rejection of all null hypotheses. Group responses confirmed that these activities significantly enhance emotional capacity, stress management, and academic engagement.

The study concludes that faculty members act as key facilitators, leveraging motivation, counselling, and mentoring to boost students' EI, consequently improving overall academic success. Institutions must prioritize structured faculty training and integrate these HR practices to foster an empathetic and resilient student community.