Conference Objectives
- Review how employers plan for skills shortages in manufacturing, logistics and construction workforces
- Compare ways of recruiting and onboarding internationally trained professionals and newcomers to Canada
- Discuss evidence on shift work, scheduling and fatigue, and their effect on safety and retention
- Share practical methods for measuring the return on training and apprenticeship programs
- Examine how small and mid-sized firms build an HR function with a limited budget and team
- Connect researchers with HR practitioners who want to test new ideas in their own organizations
Who Should Attend
The 36th edition in Vaughan suits people who manage or study the workforce of growing employers, from the plant floor to the head office.
- HR managers and generalists at small and mid-sized companies
- Plant, operations and site managers who are responsible for hiring and scheduling
- Researchers in labour economics, organizational behaviour and HRM
- Training, apprenticeship and workforce development coordinators
- Recruiters who work with internationally trained candidates
- Occupational health and safety professionals
- Consultants who advise employers on HR policy and compliance
Select Ticket Type
The 36th International Conference on Human Resource Management takes place in Vaughan on April 27, 2027, as a one-day, in-person event from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Authors who present a paper and listeners who attend the sessions choose different tickets, shown below with their prices. The listed fees already include applicable taxes.
Registration Fees
- Early Bird Author Registration – US$499 For authors keen on availing a $100 discount on the regular registration fee, early bird registration is recommended.
- Regular Author Registration – US$599 If the early bird deadline has been missed, authors can opt for the regular registration process.
- Listener Registration – US$499 Individuals interested in attending the conference to expand their knowledge and network can register as listeners.
What Registration Includes
- Admission to the conference sessions
- Conference materials
- Presentation opportunity for eligible authors and speakers
- Certificate of participation or presentation for eligible registered participants
- Networking access
- Conference photo session
- Official registration confirmation
- Invitation letter support for eligible registered participants
- Refreshments or meal items as confirmed in the final venue package
Invitation Letter Support
Delegates travelling from outside Canada to the 36th International Conference on Human Resource Management in Vaughan can request an official invitation letter after they register. The letter is issued only to registered participants and, for authors, after the abstract or paper has been accepted.
Send your request through the conference website once your registration is complete. Enter your name, passport number and other details exactly as they appear in your passport, because a mismatch can make the letter unusable for a visa application. The letter is sent within three to five business days after the request is verified.
An invitation letter supports a visa application but does not guarantee approval. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) makes every visa decision, so apply early and check the current entry requirements for your country on the official Government of Canada website.
Before You Register
- Registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another person. If your visa is refused, you get 50% off one new registration for a later edition in your name.
- Your invitation letter is emailed within 3 to 5 business days after your payment is verified.
- You arrange your own visa, travel and accommodation.
Call for Papers – 36th International Conference on Human Resource Management
The 36th International Conference on Human Resource Management invites research papers, case studies and practice reports on how organizations attract, develop and keep their people. Studies that use data from real employers are welcome, as are studies from outside North America that offer a point of comparison.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Vaughan, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Skills shortages and workforce planning in manufacturing
- Recruiting and retaining logistics and warehouse staff
- Integration of newcomers and internationally trained workers
- Apprenticeships and on-the-job training models
- Shift scheduling, fatigue and employee health
- HR practices in small and mid-sized enterprises
- Workplace safety culture and HR policy
- Pay transparency and wage-setting practices
- Unionized workplaces and collective bargaining
- Upskilling workers for automation
- Employer branding for hard-to-fill roles
- Measuring the impact of training on performance
Paper and Abstract Submission
Authors are invited to submit abstracts, research papers, case studies, review papers or professional practice presentations.
All submissions are reviewed before acceptance. Submitted work should be original and not previously published.
For the 36th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Skills shortages and workforce planning in manufacturing, Integration of newcomers and internationally trained workers or HR practices in small and mid-sized enterprises.
| Submission Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Abstract | A concise summary of the research, case study or presentation topic |
| Full Paper | A complete academic or professional paper |
| Case Study | A practical business, management or economic case analysis |
| Review Paper | A literature-based research or industry review |
| Professional Presentation | A practice-based presentation from professional experience |
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be written in English.
- Submissions must be original and relevant to the conference theme.
- Abstracts should clearly describe the purpose, method, findings and relevance of the work.
- Full papers should normally be between 4 and 12 pages.
- Authors must complete registration after acceptance to confirm participation.
Peer Review Details
Each submission to the 36th International Conference on Human Resource Management goes through double-blind peer review. Reviewers from universities and from HR practice check the method, the use of evidence and the fit with the conference topics, and authors receive their comments before the final decision.
To know more about our peer review details, visit here.
Submission Form
Note: If you are interested in participating as an author, you must submit your paper through the Author Paper Submission Form before completing the payment and registration.
Best Paper Award
The Best Paper Award will be announced at the conference closing session. The winner will be rewarded with:
- The author of the best paper at the 36th edition receives a certificate of excellence at the closing session, an award photo, and a mention on the conference website and in the post-conference newsletter.
- The winning paper is featured in the conference proceedings, and its authors may be invited to present it again in the highlights session and to submit an extended version for review by a partner HRM journal.
36th International Conference on Human Resource Management – April 27, 2027 – Vaughan, Canada
[Registration starts 9 AM, Gate closes 9:30 AM]
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration and networking |
| 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Opening remarks |
| 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM | Keynote session |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Technical Session 1 |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch break |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Technical Session 2 |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Coffee break |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Panel discussion and audience Q&A |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Certificate distribution and photo session |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking session |
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square, East York, Ontario M4C 5L5, Canada
E-mail: [email protected]
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Conference Terms
- Name or spelling changes to an issued invitation letter cost US$50.
- A notarized invitation letter is an optional extra service (US$100), sent within 10 business days after payment. It supports a visa application but does not guarantee approval.
Terms and ConditionsRefund PolicyNotarized Invitation Letter
Disclaimer
- The 36th International Conference on Human Resource Management is a multidisciplinary gathering that welcomes scholarship and professional contributions from related fields including organizational psychology, labor economics, business administration, and employment law — authors are encouraged to situate their work within an HRM context.
- Submission of an abstract or full paper to the conference does not constitute confirmation of attendance; registration must be completed separately and independently through the official conference registration system to secure your place at the event.
- The conference program is organized across multiple concurrent and plenary sessions, and while every effort is made to honor scheduling preferences, the organizing committee reserves the right to allocate presentation slots and session assignments as needed to maintain program balance and quality.