Digital Transformation in Global Human Resource Management

Organizer:

King’s College London

Chair:

Personal Bio:

Dr An Nguyen is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at King's Business School, and Deputy Programme Director of the online Global Human Resource Management MSc. She has extensive experience in leading large courses, supervising dissertations, and conducting both online and face-to-face tutorials in HRM at UK universities.

Before joining King's, An taught and conducted research at Coventry University and University of Glasgow. She holds a PhD in Education Policy from the Open University, an MA in Education from UCL, and a BSc in International Relations from the LSE. She has extensive industry experience in India, China, Vietnam, and the UK, having worked and provided consultancy services for corporations, NGOs, and ed-tech companies. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese.

Symposium Committee Members:

Background:

The digital revolution has profoundly impacted the way organizations operate, communicate, and manage their workforce. Rapid advancements in information and communication technologies, coupled with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), have transformed Human Resource Management (HRM) practices across global organizations. These technologies enable firms to transcend geographical boundaries, adapt to remote working paradigms, and manage diverse global teams through digital communication tools and virtual platforms.

AI-powered applications are reshaping core HR functions, from recruitment and talent management to performance evaluation and employee engagement. However, the integration of these technologies presents challenges, including ethical considerations, cultural adaptation, and the need for strategic change management. This symposium provides a platform to explore how organizations can effectively navigate these challenges, leveraging digital and AI-driven solutions to enhance HRM practices, drive innovation, and build resilience in an increasingly complex and interconnected global business environment.

Goal/Rationale:

The rapid integration of digital technologies and AI into Human Resource Management (HRM) has created both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for organizations operating in a globalized world. While these advancements have revolutionized HR practices, enabling remote working, global virtual teams, and data-driven decision-making, they also present issues such as technological adoption, employee resistance, and ethical dilemmas in AI deployment.

This symposium aims to address these challenges by equipping participants with strategies to effectively leverage digital tools and AI technologies in HRM. By exploring the latest innovations, such as AI-driven recruitment platforms, performance analytics, and virtual collaboration tools, participants will gain insights into how these technologies can enhance efficiency, foster inclusivity, and improve organizational agility.

The symposium will also highlight the importance of adapting HR strategies to diverse cultural and organizational contexts, ensuring that technological solutions align with human-centered values. Participants will engage in discussions, case studies, and practical exercises to co-create actionable strategies for optimizing HRM practices in their organizations, addressing both the opportunities and risks presented by the digital era. This collaborative approach will empower participants to navigate the evolving landscape of HRM with confidence and innovation.

Call for Papers

This symposium explores the transformative impact of digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) on Human Resource Management (HRM) in global organizations. It is designed for HR professionals, organizational leaders, researchers, and practitioners interested in leveraging digital innovations to optimize HR functions.

Participants are encouraged to contribute insights, research, and experiences related to the following themes:

• The adoption and management of remote work and global virtual teams.
• The role of AI in enhancing HR functions such as recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Strategies for managing the ethical and cultural implications of integrating digital technologies into HRM practices.
• Case studies on successful implementations of digital and AI-driven HR strategies.
• Frameworks for fostering organizational resilience and adaptability in the face of technological change.

The symposium provides a collaborative space to share knowledge, develop solutions, and gain actionable insights to navigate the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in HRM.

Submission

Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit full papers that include title, abstract, introduction, tables, figures, conclusion and references. It is unnecessary to submit an abstract in advance. The deadline for general submission is July 4, 2025.

Each paper should be no less than 4 pages. One regular registration can cover a paper of 6 pages, and additional pages will be charged. Please format your paper well according to the conference template below before submission.

Paper Template

Please prepare your paper in both .doc/.docx and .pdf format and submit your full paper by email with both formats attached directly to sympo_london@icemgd.org

Publication

Symposium Proceedings:

Accepted papers will be published in Advances in Economics, Management and Political Sciences (AEMPS) (Print ISSN: 2754-1169) and will be submitted to Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Google Scholar, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.

Title: Advances in Economics Management and Political Sciences (AEMPS)
Press: EWA Publishing, United Kingdom
ISSN: 2754-1169 2754-1177 (electronic)

Accepted manuscripts will be submitted to the publisher on a rolling basis. Early-registered papers are expected to be published and printed earlier.

This symposium is organized by ICEMGD 2025 and it will independently proceed the submission and publication process

Participation

Attend in person

If you want to attend the symposium on-site, please email sympo_london@icemgd.org. The symposium seats are limited. Both contributors and non-contributors who wish to participate in the symposium in person need to apply to the symposium organizers.

Venue:

BUSH HOUSE, 30 Aldwych, London WC2B 4BG

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