Seventh Global Conference on
International Human Resource Management
May 21–22, 2026
Hosted by: University of Cyprus
1 Panepistimiou Avenue, 2109 Aglantzia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Keynote Speaker:
Fang Lee Cooke
Distinguished Professor at the Faculty of Business and Economics
Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Abstract submission deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026
ler.la.psu.edu/cihrs/ihrmconference/
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:
For more information, please visit the website:
https://ler.la.psu.edu/cihrs/ihrmconference/conference-details/
Center for International Human Resource Studies
School of Labor and Employment Relations
The Pennsylvania State University
503C Keller Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA
email: cihrs@psu.edu; phone: +1 814 867 3320
Webpage: http://ler.la.psu.edu/cihrs
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Elaine Farndale
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park PA
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