INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Organizational Behavior with Impactful Scholarship
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Strategic Human Resource Management:
The journal consistently explores how HRM strategies align with organizational goals and the impact of these strategies on overall performance, emphasizing the importance of integrating HRM into broader business strategies. - Diversity and Inclusion:
A significant focus is placed on understanding the dynamics of diversity and inclusion within organizations, examining how these factors influence employee engagement, satisfaction, and organizational culture. - Employee Well-being and Mental Health:
Research on the intersection of HRM practices and employee well-being is prevalent, highlighting the role of HR in promoting mental health and work-life balance, particularly in challenging work environments. - Workplace Relationships and Organizational Culture:
The journal addresses the significance of interpersonal relationships, organizational culture, and their influence on employee behavior, engagement, and performance. - Technological Advances in HRM:
There is a growing interest in the implications of technology on HRM practices, including the integration of AI and data analytics in recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement. - Global and Cross-Cultural HRM:
The journal examines HRM practices in international contexts, focusing on the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization and cross-cultural differences in managing human resources. - Human Resource Development and Talent Management:
Research on talent management strategies, including training, development, and career progression, is a core area, emphasizing how organizations can effectively nurture and retain talent.
Trending and Emerging
- Remote Work and Flexibility:
The impact of remote work arrangements, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, has become a prominent theme, exploring how organizations can support employee well-being and productivity in flexible work environments. - Green Human Resource Management:
Research focusing on sustainable HRM practices is on the rise, emphasizing the role of HR in promoting environmental sustainability and employee engagement in green initiatives. - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices:
There is an increasing emphasis on strategies for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations, particularly concerning marginalized groups and non-binary identities. - Use of Technology in HRM:
Emerging research on the integration of technology, such as AI and machine learning, in HR processes is gaining attention, examining how these tools can enhance HRM effectiveness and decision-making. - Employee Mental Health and Well-being:
A growing body of literature is focusing on mental health initiatives within organizations, exploring how HRM can effectively address and support employee well-being in high-stress environments. - Agile HR Practices:
The trend towards agile HR practices is emerging, with research exploring how organizations can adopt more flexible and adaptive HR strategies to respond to rapid changes in the business landscape. - Intersectionality in HRM:
There is a rising interest in understanding the intersectionality of various identities within the workplace, examining how multiple social categories influence employee experiences and HR practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Performance Appraisal Systems:
There has been a noticeable decline in research focused on conventional performance appraisal methods, as organizations increasingly adopt more dynamic and continuous feedback mechanisms. - Job Security and Stability:
With the rise of gig economy and flexible work arrangements, traditional notions of job security and stability are less frequently explored, indicating a shift in focus toward adaptability and resilience in employment. - Conventional Employee Relations:
Research on traditional employee relations frameworks is diminishing, as newer models emphasizing collaboration, mutual benefit, and employee voice gain traction. - Static HR Policies:
There is a waning interest in static HR policies that do not adapt to changing organizational needs, as the focus shifts toward more flexible and responsive HR practices. - Focus on Senior Management Perspectives:
Research that primarily reflects the perspectives of senior management is declining, with an increasing emphasis on the voices of employees and middle management in HRM discussions.
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