59th BARCELONA International Congress on Business, Human Resources & Management (B2HRM-26)

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Call for papers/Topics

Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:


1. Strategic Business Foundations

These topics focus on the "Macro" view of how a business exists and competes in the market.

  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation

    • Business Model Canvas & Value Proposition

    • Lean Startup Methodology

    • Social Entrepreneurship

  • Strategic Management

    • SWOT and PESTEL Analysis

    • Porter’s Five Forces

    • Blue Ocean Strategy vs. Red Ocean

  • Corporate Governance & Ethics

    • Board of Directors structures

    • Stakeholder vs. Shareholder Theory

    • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

  • International Business

    • Global Supply Chain Management

    • Cross-Cultural Market Entry

    • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)


2. Human Resources (The People Pillar)

HR focuses on the lifecycle of the employee and the legal/cultural framework of the workplace.

  • Talent Acquisition & Planning

    • Employer Branding

    • Workforce Forecasting

    • Recruitment Marketing & AI in Hiring

  • Compensation & Benefits (Total Rewards)

    • Pay Equity and Salary Benchmarking

    • Incentive Programs (Stock options, bonuses)

    • Fringe Benefits and Wellness Programs

  • Employee Relations & Law

    • Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

    • Conflict Resolution & Mediation

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

  • Learning & Development (L&D)

    • Upskilling and Reskilling Strategies

    • Succession Planning

    • Instructional Design for Corporate Training


3. Management & Organizational Behavior

This area bridges the gap between business goals and human action, focusing on "how" work gets done.

  • Organizational Theory

    • Centralized vs. Decentralized Structures

    • Matrix Management

    • Agile Organizational Design

  • Leadership Dynamics

    • Transformational vs. Transactional Leadership

    • Situational Leadership Models

    • Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Management

  • Performance Management

    • OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) vs. KPIs

    • 360-Degree Feedback Systems

    • Continuous Coaching Models

  • Change Management

    • Lewin’s Change Management Model

    • Kotter’s 8-Step Process

    • Overcoming Resistance to Change


Interrelated "Bridge" Topics

These topics sit at the intersection of all three fields and are currently the most relevant in the modern workforce:

  • People Analytics: Using data (Business) to make decisions about staff (HR).

  • Organizational Culture: How management style dictates the "vibe" and retention of the company.

  • Digital Transformation: How new technology (Business) changes the way teams are managed (Management) and what skills are needed (HR).

  • Remote & Hybrid Work Models: A blend of infrastructure strategy, policy writing, and trust-based management.

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