About ICFAI Business School

ICFAI Business School (IBS) is a constituent of the IFHE. Established in 1995, IBS Hyderabad has been accredited by AACSB making it one of the premier business schools in India. The programs offered at IBS include PhD, MBA, BBA and B.Com. IBS is one of the few business schools in India to have AACSB accreditation for undergraduate and doctoral programs along with its flagship MBA program. IBS is one of the consistently top ranked business schools in India. The school has been re-accredited by South Asian Quality Standards (SAQS), rated A** by CRISIL, EB2 IN by ICRA and 40th rank by NIRF in 2023. IBS’s MBA program is one of the largest in Asia with a student intake of around 1,200 per annum. In addition, over 60 scholars are pursuing Ph.D. program. The BBA and B.Com program of IBS has an annual intake of around 1000 students and 60 students respectively. IBS faculty members have published around 500 research papers in reputed International and National journals. IBS has dedicated research and content research centers (ICMR & CRC) which are managed by a team of knowledge workers having years of academic and corporate experience. Case studies developed by IBS Hyderabad are used by elite B Schools and premier consulting firms around the world.

About Department of Human Resources

The Department of Human Resources plays a significant role in grooming the students for pursuing their chosen careers. The department has a diverse pool of faculty who has rich industry and academic experiences. In addition to core courses such as Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management, the department offers specialization courses in Competency Mapping & Assessment, Employment Laws, Global HRM, HR Analytics, Positive Psychology, Agile HRM, Human Resource Planning, Organization Development: Diagnosis & Interventions, Performance Management & Reward Systems, Strategic HRM, Training and Development, etc. Faculty members of the department have published research papers in reputed peer reviewed national and international journals, which are Scopus abstracted and listed in ABDC. The major thrust areas in which research activities are being pursued are Organizational Citizenship Behavior, Positive Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Career Management, High Performance Work Practices, HR Outsourcing, Competency Mapping & Assessment, Employer Branding, Work-life Integration, and HR Outsourcing.

About the Conference

The theme “Reimagining HR: Leadership, Strategy, Technology for a New Era” highlights the exciting potential of combining Human Resources (HR) and current trends to create a more collaborative and innovative workplace. As technology continues to advance, its integration into HR practices opens up new possibilities to improve employee engagement, streamline processes, and foster continuous growth and improvement. This conference will explore how technology can embrace HR to better understand employee needs, personalize experiences and boost motivation. We will also look at how AI can help identify skill gaps, tailor training programs, and provide insights that enhance overall performance. We will discuss how current HR practices can support mental health, work-life balance, and inclusive practices, promoting a supportive and diverse work environment.

The event will also cover the automation of routine HR tasks, allowing HR professionals to focus on strategic initiatives and meaningful interactions that drive organizational success. Whether you are an HR professional, a business leader, or someone interested in the future of work, this conference will inspire you to embrace AI-driven synergies and help shape a workforce ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Researchers are invited to submit papers on the themes and sub-themes of the conference. Papers that aim to advance theory, conduct empirical research, or undertake qualitative inquiries are welcome. The aim of this forum is to facilitate the discussion and presentation of research and practice ideas on the changing landscape of HRM. The International Conference on Human Resource Management (ICHRM-2025), the biennial event of the ICFAI Business School, invites papers for its 7th edition to be held at the IBS Hyderabad from February, 28 - March, 01, 2025. Academicians, researchers, doctoral students, and practitioners are invited and encouraged to submit research papers in all areas of HR, OB, Leadership and Technology. The papers for this conference can fall under the following broad categories:

• Conceptual Papers/ Empirical Papers/ Theoretical Papers (Especially from Academicians)
• Case Studies/White Papers/Practice Papers (Especially from students and Industry Practitioners).

Conference Theme Reimagining HR: Leadership, Strategy, Technology for a New Era

Organizational Behaviour

• Personality and Work Behaviours
• Change management
• Burnout and Work Stress
• Work from Home and group dynamics
• Organizational values and culture
• Employee perceptions and attitudes
• Leadership
• Diversity and inclusion
• Work alienation
• Ethics and Spirituality
• Impression Management
• Work-life integration
• Virtual teams
• Positive Organizational Behaviours
• (Employee Engagement, Employee well-being,
• Organizational resilience, Psychological Capital)
• Workplace politics
• Deviant workplace behavior

Human Resource Management

• AI HRM
• HR Analytics
• Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship
• Talent Acquisition
• Performance management
• Compensation and Rewards
• Career Management
• Competency Mapping
• Employment laws and employee relations
• SHRM
• Evolving HR Models
• Global Human Resource Management

Emerging areas in HRM

• Industry 5.0
• HRM and atypical employment
• Green HRM
• Gamification
• Learning Organizations
• Building Agile Organizations
• Digitalization in HRM
• Indian Knowledge System
• HR Technology and Automation in HRM
• Social-media and HRM