59th BARCELONA International Congress on Business, Human Resources & Management (B2HRM-26)

Call for papers/Topics
Full Articles/ Reviews/ Shorts Papers/ Abstracts are welcomed in the following research fields:

1. Strategic Business Foundations
These topics focus on the “Macro” view of how a business exists and competes in the market.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Business Model Canvas & Value Proposition
Lean Startup Methodology
Social Entrepreneurship
Strategic Management

SWOT and PESTEL Analysis
Porter’s Five Forces
Blue Ocean Strategy vs. Red Ocean
Corporate Governance & Ethics

Board of Directors structures
Stakeholder vs. Shareholder Theory
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
International Business

Global Supply Chain Management
Cross-Cultural Market Entry
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

2. Human Resources (The People Pillar)
HR focuses on the lifecycle of the employee and the legal/cultural framework of the workplace.

Talent Acquisition & Planning

Employer Branding
Workforce Forecasting
Recruitment Marketing & AI in Hiring
Compensation & Benefits (Total Rewards)

Pay Equity and Salary Benchmarking
Incentive Programs (Stock options, bonuses)
Fringe Benefits and Wellness Programs
Employee Relations & Law

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining
Conflict Resolution & Mediation
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Learning & Development (L&D)

Upskilling and Reskilling Strategies
Succession Planning
Instructional Design for Corporate Training

3. Management & Organizational Behavior
This area bridges the gap between business goals and human action, focusing on “how” work gets done.

Organizational Theory

Centralized vs. Decentralized Structures
Matrix Management
Agile Organizational Design
Leadership Dynamics

Transformational vs. Transactional Leadership
Situational Leadership Models
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in Management
Performance Management

OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) vs. KPIs
360-Degree Feedback Systems
Continuous Coaching Models
Change Management

Lewin’s Change Management Model
Kotter’s 8-Step Process
Overcoming Resistance to Change

Interrelated “Bridge” Topics
These topics sit at the intersection of all three fields and are currently the most relevant in the modern workforce:

People Analytics: Using data (Business) to make decisions about staff (HR).
Organizational Culture: How management style dictates the “vibe” and retention of the company.
Digital Transformation: How new technology (Business) changes the way teams are managed (Management) and what skills are needed (HR).
Remote & Hybrid Work Models: A blend of infrastructure strategy, policy writing, and trust-based management.