Conference Details
Critical Perspectives on IHRM: How to be more inclusive?
In today’s complex and interconnected world, international HRM faces both opportunities and challenges that demand fresh thinking. Taking critical perspectives on IHRM means questioning long-held assumptions, re-examining whose voices are represented, and considering how research and practice can become more inclusive across diverse cultural, political, and organizational contexts. New research is emerging on topics ranging from global mobility and cross-cultural management to AI implementation and sustainability. Such developments invite us to reflect on the role of HRM in shaping inclusive and resilient workplaces in the face of crises and uncertainty, in turn also reflecting on the theories, concepts, methods and data that we use in IHRM research.
Through presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities, the Global Conference on International Human Resource Management (GCIHRM) brings together scholars and practitioners from across the globe to exchange insights, foster dialogue, and forge collaborations that help chart the future of IHRM research and practice. To this end, we invite submissions that cover conceptual, theoretical, and empirical investigations that adopt a broad range of methodologies and highlight the context-specific nature of HRM systems. Papers that address, but are not necessarily restricted to, the following topics are especially invited:
- Critical perspectives on IHRM research and practice
- Rethinking the foundations of IHRM
- HRM models from overlooked global contexts
- Novel institutional and cultural perspectives on IHRM
- 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
- Inclusion and social justice in global workforces
- Employee voice and activism in global organizations
- Well-being and mental health in global workforces
- Global leadership
- 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
Submissions
Submissions are invited for extended abstracts with the understanding that a full paper will be produced for the actual conference. Extended abstracts (in English) should be 750–1,000 words (as per Academy of Management Journal submission style) and should contain:
- an outline description of the theoretical framework and concepts
- the research design and approach to data analysis (where applicable)
- the key findings, along with their theoretical and practical significance
All submissions must be original and should not have been previously accepted for publication in a journal or presented at another conference. All abstracts will be blind- reviewed. Please submit your abstracts (excluding any author-identifying information), following the instructions given on the conference website: https://ler.la.psu.edu/cihrs/ihrmconference/
Important Dates
Deadline for all submissions: February 2, 2026
Acceptance/rejection notification: March 2, 20226
Final paper submission (details to appear on the website): May 1, 2026
Registration deadline: May 1, 2026
Registration and Fees
Includes all conference materials, refreshments, lunches, and a conference reception.
Early bird registration (before Tuesday, April 30, 2026): $350
Student registration (before Tuesday April 30, 2026): $275 with proof of student status
Regular registration (Wednesday, May 1, 2026, and onward): $400
Can I help by reviewing papers?
Volunteers to help review papers are very welcome! Please email: cihrs@psu.edu.
Organizing Committee
Elaine Farndale, Rakoon Piyanontalee,
and Carolyn Adrien
Christiana Ierodiakonou
and Eleni Stavrou
Confirmation
CIHRS will confirm your registration. You will be alerted promptly of any cancellations or changes. If some unforeseen event forces Penn State to cancel or postpone the program, you will receive a full refund of your registration fee; however, the University cannot be held responsible for any related costs, including cancellation fees assessed by airlines or travel agencies.
Refunds
If your request to withdraw is received by April 30, 2026, we can issue a partial refund. Send your request by email to cihrs@psu.edu. For cancellations made before April 8, 2026, a $50 administrative fee will be charged for each withdrawal. For cancellations made between April 8–30, 2026, 50% of the conference fee paid will be refunded. After this date, no further refund will be possible. All refunds will be paid in USD.
Access
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact cihrs@psu.edu at least two weeks prior to the conference.
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