Aims & Scope

Aim

Journal of Idealistic Human Resources (JIHR) aims to advance high-quality scholarship in human resource management and development by promoting research that enhances individual, group, and organizational learning, performance, and well-being. The journal fosters interdisciplinary dialogue by bridging theory and practice, encouraging both traditional and innovative methodological approaches.

JIHR adopts an inclusive perspective of organizations, encompassing contexts such as self-managed teams, non-profit and volunteer organizations, family businesses, public institutions, and multinational corporations. The journal is committed to advancing research on organizational development, lifelong learning, and human resource strategies and policies across diverse global settings.

Scope

The journal publishes rigorous theoretical, empirical, and applied research on contemporary issues in human resource management (HRM) and human resource development (HRD), including but not limited to:

  • Strategic and International HRM Strategic HRM, global workforce management, cross-cultural HRM, and HRM in emerging and developed economies.
  • Human Resource Development and Careers Training and development, career management, lifelong learning, and professional development.
  • Workplace Relations and Employment Systems Employment relations, worker voice and representation, labor disputes and resolution, and employment law.
  • HRM and Technology Digital HRM, people analytics, and the impact of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies on work and workforce management.
  • Talent, Leadership, and Performance Talent management, leadership development, rewards systems, and performance management.
  • Diversity, Inclusion, and Organizational Culture Diversity and inclusion, organizational culture, employee well-being, and equitable workplace practices.
  • Organizational Change and Future of Work Organizational transformation, new ways of working, remote and hybrid work, and future workforce trends.
  • Responsible and Sustainable HRM Ethical HRM practices, sustainability, and the role of HR in promoting responsible organizations.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary and globally relevant research that contributes to theory development, employs rigorous methodologies, and offers meaningful practical and policy implications. Studies addressing emerging challenges and innovative practices in the evolving world of work are particularly welcomed.