The call is open to those who contribute to rethinking the future of people's work and its management. 

We are looking for diverse contributions that bring new perspectives, experiences, and visions on what it means to work and manage with meaning in today's complex world of work. Potential participants include:

1. Researchers and educators in the social sciences, management, psychology, education, and related fields 

2. HR and Training professionals 

3. User experience (UX) designers who connect technology, learning, work, and people 

4. Consultants and trainers 

5. Individuals in organizational leadership roles with an interest in innovation in people management 

6. Students wishing to present projects or research
7.  All curious, creative people committed to the future of work – in all its dimensions 

The conference values innovative, collaborative, and experience-based formats. We accept proposals in different modalities:

1. Scientific papers - individual or team

2. Practical demonstrations - of tools, methodologies, or HR management and development solutions

3. Case studies – on organizations or ongoing projects

4. Discussion panels - organization of a round table with invited professionals to debate a relevant topic

5. Interactive workshops - with a participatory format and space for experimentation

6. Innovation environments - such as labs or demonstration rooms for technologies and prototypes

7. Pitch your book - presentation of your book and conversation with the audience

8. Non-traditional formats - that explore creativity with installations, performances, group dynamics, or other free expressions

Conference Languages

Portuguese/Spanish and English

Guidelines for Work Submissions

All participants may submit works for presentation in the various thematic areas of the conference and in several formats:

- Scientific paper

- Case study

- Practical demonstration

- Discussion panel

- Interactive workshop

- Innovation environment

- Pitch your book

- Other.

Proposals should have between 500 and 700 words and include 3 to 5 keywords.

​They may be written in Portuguese/Spanish or English, according to the defined template:
- Template for Scientific paper proposal
- Template for the remaining types of proposals

Abstract submission must be made here.

Review of Proposals by the Scientific and Professional Committee

Abstracts will undergo a review process by the Scientific Committee, according to the following evaluation criteria:

1) Framing and objectives

2) Method*

3) Results and conclusions*

4) Description of the proposal**

5) Structure and coherence of the text

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* Evaluated only in Scientific paper proposals

** Evaluated in all types of proposals, except Scientific paper

Guidelines for Submissions to the "Human Resources Management and Development" Book Collection (Vida Económica)

Companies, organizations, and professionals wishing to submit a chapter publication proposal for the new book in the "Human Resources Management and Development" collection, published by Vida Económica, must express interest by December 15, 2015, by sending an email to: conferencia-iirh@iscap.ipp.pt.

Submission rules for selected chapters:

Maximum length: 5 to 8 pages;
Font: Times New Roman, size 12;
Double spacing;

Sharing relevant images is also possible. Deadline for full article submission: January 15

Send to: conferencia-iirh@iscap.ipp.pt

Chapter abstract: Submit by February 1, 2026, as indicated above in the "Guidelines for work submissions," under the "Case study" category, at this location.

General topics

Any questions regarding proposal submissions and the program should be sent to conferencia-iirh@iscap.ipp.pt.

All accepted proposals will be published in the Proceedings of the Research and Intervention in Human Resources Conference (indexed in Google Scholar), with ISSN.

Participants with accepted proposals for presentation at the 13th iIIRH Conference will have various opportunities for extended publication (see Publication Opportunities menu). 

Originality and Copyright

ORIGINALITY AND COPYRIGHT OF WORKS SUBMITTED TO THE 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH AND INTERVENTION IN HUMAN RESOURCES

We assume that the submitted article/abstract is original and has never been published or presented previously at another scientific event.

Registration for the 13th IIRH Conference implies acceptance of the transfer of copyright of the works sent to the Conference Organizing Committee, which holds the exclusive right to publish, in the forms it deems fit, the content of the accepted article/abstract after the review process. Non-accepted articles/abstracts will be returned to the authors without disclosure.

After publication by the Organizing Committee, archiving the article in the institutional repository in the published format, as well as its dissemination, is authorized, provided the record includes a link to the publisher's page.

1. Abstract submission: until February 15, 2026

2. Notification of acceptance decision and guidance on publication opportunities: until February 28, 2026

4. Full article submission (according to the respective journal's rules): until March 25, 2026 to the conference email: conferenciaiirh@iscap.ipp.pt.

5. 13th International Conference on Research and Intervention in Human Resources: March 26 and 27, 2026

Conference Proceedings

Publication of all abstracts in the conference proceedings – Proceedings of the International Conference on Research and Intervention in Human Resources (indexed in Google Scholar), with ISSN 2183-2455. A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is assigned to each accepted abstract.

Scientific Journals

- Fast Track to the Revista de Ciências Empresariais e Jurídicas (ISCAP - P.Porto)
- Fast track to the International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction (indexed in SCOPUS and Web of Science)
- Fast  Track para a Cuadernos de Gestión (indexado à SCOPUS e Web of Science)* nova
- Fast Track para a Revista Brasileira de Gestão de Negócios (indexado à SCOPUS e Web of Science)* nova

ORIGINALITY AND COPYRIGHT OF WORKS SUBMITTED TO THE 13TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH AND INTERVENTION IN HUMAN RESOURCES

We assume that the submitted article/abstract is original and has never been published or presented previously at another scientific event.

Registration for the 13th IIRH Conference implies acceptance of the transfer of copyright of the works sent to the Conference Organizing Committee, which holds the exclusive right to publish, in the forms it deems fit, the content of the accepted article/abstract after the review process. Non-accepted articles/abstracts will be returned to the authors without disclosure.
In the case of journals, matters relating to originality and copyright must be consulted directly on the respective websites. 

Book from the "Human Resources Management and Development" Collection - Vida Económica Publisher

Within the scope of the 13th edition of the International Conference on Research and Intervention in Human Resources (CiIIRH), a call is open for another publication dedicated to sharing organizational practices in relevant domains of Human Resources Management and Development. The shared chapters will give rise to a new book in the "Human Resources Management and Development" collection, edited by Vida Económica, which will be launched during the conference.

This is understood as a unique opportunity for companies, other organizations, and professionals to contribute to advancing knowledge in this field and, simultaneously, to strengthen relations with academia, in a clear rapprochement between professional entities and academic institutions, between intervention and research in HR.

The institutional website of the IIRH conference will display the logos of the entities participating in the publication.

For submission of chapter proposals for publication, please consult the Submission Rules section.

Previous editions:

(2015) Human Resources Management and Development – Trends and Good Practices

(2017) Human Resources Management and Development – Emerging Practices

(2019) Human Resources Management and Development - Practices in a Transforming Context

(2021) Human Resources Management in Multiple Voices: Iberian and Lusophone Experiences

(2023) Human Resources Management and Development - Focus on People - Diversity, Sustainability and Digitalization 

1. WORK, CAREER AND COMPETENCIES

New professional profiles | New work configurations | Agile methodologies and new work methods | Hybrid, remote work models and platforms - gig economy and flexible work | Employability and employment | Training, coaching and mentoring | Continuous learning | Career management | Qualification and requalification (reskilling/upskilling) | HR profession, profile and career

2. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, DIGITALIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Digital HR and digital transformation | Digital skills of HR professionals | Knowledge management and collaborative technologies | HR Information Systems and People Analytics | Information Systems for HR | Social networks in HR | Generative AI, automation, algorithms and algorithmic bias | Virtual and augmented reality in training and selection | Blockchain in certification and data security | Legal and labor implications of technology 

3. ETHICS, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Equal opportunities and gender equality | Inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism | Professional ethics and ethical decision-making | Organizational justice and transparency | Corporate volunteering and internal social responsibility | International comparative studies and cultural differences | Intercultural management and internationalization processes | Generational characteristics and demographic dynamics | Privacy, data protection and labor rights | Labor relations and legal framework of work | Dignified work and sustainable working conditions 

4. ATTRACTION, DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC TALENT MANAGEMENT

Sourcing, recruitment and selection | Onboarding and integration | Performance management | Internal mobility | Identification of high-potential talent and succession plans | Retention and total reward strategies | Mobility and internal careers | Strategic workforce planning | Corporate alumni | Strategic offboarding | People analytics applied to talent 

5. SUSTAINABILITY, INNOVATION AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Sustentabilidade, ESG e responsabilidade social organizacional | GRH verde | Inovação e gestão de projetos | Cooperação e trabalho em rede | Gestão do conhecimento | Gestão da mudança e adaptação organizacional | People Analytics, Business Intelligence e tomada de decisão baseada em evidência | Formação corporativa e capacitação institucional | Consultoria, auditoria e certificação

6. PEOPLE MANAGEMENT, WELL-BEING AND WORKER EXPERIENCE

Leadership | Employer branding and employee value proposition | Motivation, satisfaction and engagement | Organizational climate and culture | Teams | Conflict, negotiation and mediation | Labor relations | Employee experience and journey mapping | Occupational health and safety | Health and well-being | Communication challenges