Advancing HR research and practice to shape ethical, inclusive, and technology-enabled workplaces.
About the Conference
The conference advances cutting-edge research in HR while providing a platform for industry and government to share practical insights and experiences. It supports postgraduate development through mentorship, research collaboration, and publication opportunities. The conference also promotes interdisciplinary and cross-sector partnerships for sustainable impact. Ultimately, it contributes to transforming workplaces through innovation, inclusion, and ethical leadership.
Mission
The conference advances cutting-edge research in HR while providing a platform for industry and government to share practical insights and experiences. It supports postgraduate development through mentorship, research collaboration, and publication opportunities. The conference also promotes interdisciplinary and cross-sector partnerships for sustainable impact. Ultimately, it contributes to transforming workplaces through innovation, inclusion, and ethical leadership.
Conference Goals
- Provide a platform for the presentation of original academic research and scholarly contributions
- Enable industry and government stakeholders to share practical experiences, case studies, and policy developments
- Support student research development through mentorship, engagement, and publication opportunities
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships across academia, industry, and public institutions
- Advance discussions on innovation, ethics, inclusion, and sustainability in human resource management
Why We Must Act Now
The world of work is undergoing significant transformation driven by technological advancement, globalisation, workforce mobility, and evolving organisational demands.
These changes require a rethinking of traditional human resource practices and a shift towards agile, inclusive, and technology-enabled workplaces.
HRMIC 2026 responds to this critical moment by providing a platform to:
- Explore the impact of digital transformation and artificial intelligence on HR
- Address emerging workforce challenges, including skills development and employment transitions
- Promote ethical leadership, governance, and organisational accountability
- Strengthen collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers
The urgency to act lies in ensuring that human resource management remains relevant, responsive, and strategic in shaping the future of work.
Purpose of the Conference
HRMIC 2026 brings together scholars and practitioners from across borders, uniting institutions from South Africa and Moi University in a shared, international platform. This collaboration reflects a commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in HR through global dialogue and partnership.
The conference aims to:
- Share cutting-edge research and original scholarly contributions
- Enable industry and government stakeholders to present practical experiences, case studies, and policy developments
- Support student research development through mentorship, engagement, and publication opportunities
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration across academia, industry, and public institutions
- Advance discussions on innovation, ethics, inclusion, and sustainability in HR