Journal Details

The International Journal of Human Resource Management

The International Journal of Human Resource Management


Published By: Routledge
Volume Number: 21
Frequency: 12 issues per year
Print ISSN: 0958-5192
Online ISSN: 1466-4399

Aims & Scope

2008 Impact Factor: 0.856
Ranking: 63/89 (Management)
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The International Journal of Human Resource Management is classified as 3* (out of 4) in the Association of Business Schools Academic Journal Quality Guide

The International Journal of Human Resource Management is the forum for HRM scholars and professionals worldwide. Concerned with the expanding role of strategic human resource management in a fast-changing global environment, the journal focuses on future trends in human resource management, drawing on empirical research in the areas of strategic management, international business, organizational behaviour, personnel management and industrial relations that arise from:

  • internationalization
  • technological change
  • market integration
  • new concepts of line management
  • increased competition
  • changing corporate climates

Now publishing twelve issues per year, the International Journal of Human Resource Management encourages strategically focused articles on a wide range of issues including employee participation, human resource flow, reward systems and high commitment work systems. It is an essential publication in an exciting field, examining all management decisions that affect the relationship between an organization and its employees. Features include;

  • comparative contributions from both developed and developing countries
  • special issues based on conferences and current issues
  • international bibliographies
  • international data sets
  • reviews
Peer Review Policy
All review papers in this journal have undergone editorial screening and peer review.