征稿期刊

International Journal of Human Resource Management

期刊级别

SSCI (JCR 2023)

IF 4.9

Q1 (MANAGEMENT 85/407)

征稿主题

Grand Societal Challenges and Disruptions: Future Proofing HRM

细分领域

Theorizing and future proofing HRM to respond to grand societal challenges

What theoretical perspectives should be used to understand and theorize ethical and responsible HRM paradigms in response to grand challenges?

What are the boundaries and contours of an agile and flexible HRM paradigm that can adapt to rapid change and disruptors?

What are the features of contemporary grand societal challenges that are driving a shift towards new HRM models and approaches to future proofing HRM?

What are the components of a HRM system required to respond to grand challenges in our current and future operating environments?

How is value conceptualised in the context of responsible HRM? What are the consequences or outcomes of HRM acting responsibly?

HRM processes, practices, and roles to respond to grand societal challenges

What HRM processes and practices best enable value creation for multiple stakeholders?

How can the HRM function deal with the decision-making complexities of HRM to respond to grand challenges and disruptors?

How can new bundles of HPWPs enable organisations and employees to respond and adapt to grand challenges?

To what extent are high performance work systems (HPWS) relevant or valuable in the context of HRM responding to grand challenges? Are there other configurations of HRM that are more relevant, such as sustainable, wellbeing, agile, and/or ethical HRM?

How will the HR function measure value/desirable outcomes for key stakeholders in responding to the grand challenges?

How do HR professionals upskill to think beyond the organisation and engage with multiple stakeholders to respond to grand challenges and disruptors?

What changes are required in HR practices to realise or aspire to responsible HRM or HRM acting responsibly?

What are the challenges and opportunities for future proofing HRM in different contexts including SMEs, not-for profits (e.g., NGOs, aid organisations, sporting organisations, volunteer organisations, religious organisations), public sector organisations (e.g., public hospitals, police service, paramedics, fire and rescue services), and MNCs?

What competencies are required of HR practitioners in the context of future proofing HRM to respond to grand societal challenges and disruptors?

重要时间

Submission Deadline: 30 June 2025