University of Cyprus Hosts the 7th Global Conference on IHRM

“Critical Perspectives on IHRM: How to Be More Inclusive”

 

The University of Cyprus will host the 7th Global Conference on International Human Resource Management (GCIHRM) on 23–24 September 2026, under the theme “Critical Perspectives on IHRM: How to Be More Inclusive”.

 

International HRM must respond to a complex and interconnected world with more critical and inclusive thinking. The Conference will challenge long-held assumptions, examine whose voices are represented and explore how new research and practice can better reflect diverse cultural, political and organisational contexts. Discussions will address global mobility, cross-cultural management, AI implementation and sustainability, as well as HRM’s role in building inclusive and resilient workplaces amid crises and uncertainty. Through presentations, discussions and networking, scholars and practitioners from around the world will exchange insights and build collaborations that help shape the future of IHRM research and practice.

 

*A limited number of complimentary places for the keynote speeches will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To express your interest, please contact Christiana Ierodiakonou at c.ierodiakonou@ucy.ac.cy.

 

We welcome conceptual, theoretical and empirical papers that use diverse methodologies and reflect the context-specific nature of HRM systems. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

 

Critical perspectives on IHRM research and practice

Rethinking the foundations of IHRM Inclusion & social justice in global workforces

Employee voice and activism in global organizations

HRM models from overlooked global contexts

Novel institutional and cultural perspectives on IHRM

Well-being and mental health in global workforces Global leadership

The geopolitics of work and IHRM

HRM in multinationals and global supply chains

Expatriate management, global careers, and alternative forms of mobility

Informal networks, social ties, and their influence on global HRM practices

Global talent and knowledge management

Ethics, voice, and representation in the globalization of work

Corporate social responsibility and sustainable IHRM in fragile or conflict-affected settings

High-performance work systems in different national settings

The impacts of climate change on global workforce productivity and migration

Virtual, remote, and hybrid workers in the global workplace and their impacts on IHRM

 

More info: https://ler.la.psu.edu/cihrs/ihrmconference/

 

Registration: https://ler.la.psu.edu/product/2026-global-conference-on-ihrm-registration/

 

Preliminary Program: https://ler.la.psu.edu/cihrs/ihrmconference/preliminary-conference-program/

 

 

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