Stay in the Loop with CIHRS: February 2026

Stay in the Loop with CIHRS: February 2026

Critical Perspectives on IHRM: How to be more inclusive?

Extended deadline for abstract submissions to the 7th Global Conference on International Human Resource Management organized by CIHRS and hosted by University of Cyprus! May 21-22, 2026.

Abstract submission Extended Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026

Time to plan your stay in beautiful Cyprus: https://ler.la.psu.edu/cihrs/ihrmconference/travel-and-hotels/

image

Vacancy Announcement

Assistant Research Professor - Center for International Human Resource Studies

The School of Labor and Employment Relations at The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Research Professor with the Center for International Human Resource Studies, to begin on July 1, 2026, with flexibility.

The Center for International Human Resource Studies was established in 2013 to encourage international HRM scholarly research and to serve the International HR practitioner community. Through targeted events, the Center has developed a strong community of scholars passionate about international and comparative HRM, enabling the sharing of ideas to advance knowledge and practice in the field.

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in human resource management, international business, or related fields, as well as evidence of an emerging research program relevant to the Center’s interests at the time of appointment.

Familiarity with comparative HRM research and the CRANET research network would be a plus. The Assistant Research Professor will be expected to pursue international HRM research while with the Center. They will also provide service support to the Center, which includes assistance in organizing international scholarly conferences, workshops, and webinars. The Assistant Research Professor will also be expected to teach two courses during the academic year, with a likely focus on HRM or research methods courses. Prior relevant teaching experience is preferred. Teaching obligations could include courses in the school’s residential or online programs. The appointee will also be expected to participate actively in school activities.

You can read more about the position and how to apply here: https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Assistant-Research-Professor---Center-for-International-Human-Resource-Studies_REQ_0000075421-2. Review of applications will commence mid-March.

For information on the position, please contact Dr. Elaine Farndale, Center Director, at euf3@psu.edu.

CIHRSWordmark_CA_NN@4x

Featured Publication

International human resource management and global talent management in Asia: a regional strategic perspective and future directions

Tomoki Sekiguchi & Tamiko Kasahara
Asia has been and continues to be a critical area for international business, and for multinational enterprises (MNEs), executing region-wide strategies in Asia hinges on human capital. However, such human capital is embedded in highly diverse contexts across Asia’s subregions, complicating cross-national cooperation and necessitating coordination at the regional level. In this perspective paper, we explore how MNEs can enhance the management of people and talent across Asia. Integrating regional strategies, regiocentric integration mechanisms, and the different strategic orientations of international human resource management (IHRM) and global talent management (GTM), we propose a framework in which optimal IHRM–GTM architectures are developed through the processes of translation, coordination, and calibration. This framework describes how MNEs can sustain locally legitimate HRM practices while simultaneously constructing regionally integrated GTM. We also outline future research directions to deepen our understanding of how MNEs can build resilient, high-performing workforces across one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
More