2017 Fall Global Symposium on Human Capital Challenges for Knowledge Driven Organization

PROGRAM AND CALL FOR PAPERS

October 26-27, 2017 Los Angeles (Metro)

SYMPOSIUM LOCATION
11840 Pierce Street, Suite 200, Riverside, CA 92505
Tel: 1-951-637-0100

FUTURE SYMPOSIUM DATES
October 25-26, 2018

We would like to extend our warmest invitation to you to participate in the Global Symposium Human Capital Challenges for Knowledge Driven Organizations.

Human capital is the single most important capability asset within knowledge value chain driven corporations. In the organization’s pursuit to become knowledge driven, it is essential to address human capital challenges with prime focus on attracting, retaining and sustaining knowledge workers. Some of the major challenges are in the domain of talent acquisition, engagement and retention. Current trends show increasing rates of job haping, attitudinal changes, job dissatisfaction, expectancy with regard to increased payments, greater autonomy in workplace and instantaneous career growth. Organizations face dilemma choosing between investing on training potential candidates or on acquiring talent. As talent moves rapidly to countries with better economies, the focus should be on geographical retention. Unequal distribution of knowledge and expertise is highly rampant. Traditional HR practices are no longer effective in motivating knowledge workers. The true challenge for any knowledge driven organization is how its human capital is managed effectively to function in a dynamic environment.

We look forward to welcoming you to beautiful city of Los Angeles (Metro).

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

SUBMISSION OF AN ABSTRACT, TOPIC OF INTEREST OR PROPOSAL WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGISTRATION. TIME SCHEDULE TO BE DETERMINED LATER AFTER ALL THE ABSTRACTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
BASED ON THE APPROVAL FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT, DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FINAL PAPER IS NO LATER THAN, October 20, 2017.
EACH PRESENTATION IS TO BE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES IN LENGTH.
SUBMISSION OF PAPER AND PRESENTATION IS TO BE EMAILED TO: CONFERENCE@UOFRIVERSIDE.COM

TOPICS

Abstracts of research papers in 150-200 words are invited from executives, supervisors, managers, administrators, educators and Ph.D. scholars/Post Graduate students on contemporary issues in Human Capital Challenges for Knowledge Driven Organizations befitting any of the conference tracks mentioned below. Topics of interest for submissions include, but are not limited to:

Identify the key strengths and challenges of managing human capital in knowledge driven organizations
Explore the future of managing human capital in knowledge driven organizations
Generate new insights and ideas in the field of managing human capital
Provide leads for further debate and discussion in this upcoming field
Ideate and exchange on critical issues in the HR domain
Find out how practitioners in organization use research outcomes for solving people challenges

Sub Themes

Under the broad theme mentioned above, authors may also take leads from the following sub themes to submit both theoretical and empirical papers:

Recruitment and Selection Challenges
Learning, Training and Development Challenges
Performance Challenge
Talent Management Challenges
Compensation and Benefits Challenges
OD Challenges
Ethical Challenges
Human challenges in Mergers and Acquisitions
Social Media Challenges
HR challenges in Big Data Management
Challenges of Analytics
Challenges of HR Shared Services
HR Consulting Challenges
Leadership Development Challenges
Industrial and Labour Relations Challenges

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Proposals from those who would like to facilitate a panel discussion are welcomed. The proposals may address any of the topics falling within the scope of the conference themes.

Panel Discussions provide an opportunity for public discussion among a selected group of panelists. Central to the success of a panel discussion is the choice of a good topic as the focus for discussion and panel lists that bring differing perspectives and are confident in making clear arguments in a live situation. Panels should comprise of three to five scholars who present their arguments; a discussant offers critical comment on the arguments made and the discussion is opened up to the participating audience.

The proposal must include:
Title
Panel Chair(s) (if necessary)
Speakers Name, Affiliation and Email
Scope
Objective and motivation

The Global Symposium Human Capital Challenges for Knowledge Driven Organizations will set aside space for those who wish to pursue discussion of a particular topic or issue. Interested individuals should submit a proposal not more than 400 words, on or before October 20, 2017. In addition, the proposal should indicate the duration of the panel discussion (preferred duration is 90 minutes).

If you are interested in organizing Panel Discussion for the Global Symposium Human Capital Challenges for Knowledge Driven Organizations, please email your proposal to conference@uofriverside.com

Submissions should be in MS Word format.

VIRTUAL PRESENTATION

We understand that some presenters will not be able to make the trip to United Stated to present their research paper mainly due to financial and/or political restrictions on travel. Therefore, with the use of Skype, authors of accepted papers have the same publication opportunities as regular presenters. A research works submitted without the participant attending the conference in person, but presented via video conference are refereed and published (if accepted) in the conference proceedings. Conference fees are the same for both virtual and face-to-face presentation.

You can submit a research paper, case study, work in progress and report for virtual presentation under the open call for papers via email to conference@uofriverside.com.

Please reference Global Symposium Human Capital Challenges for Knowledge Driven Organizations in your submission.

SESSIONS CHAIR PARTICIPATION

The Global Symposium Human Capital Challenges for Knowledge Driven Organizations invites presenters to become a Session Chair.

The duties of the Session Chair include, but are not limited to:

Introduction of every presenter including their biography.
Management of presentation time.
Run question and answer session upon completion of presentation

Individuals that are interested in participating as a Session Chair, please email your Resume or CV to conference@uofriverside.com. The proposal will be reviewed by the Steering Committees.

REGISTRATION & FEE PLAN

In order to ensure that monies are applied towards the correct participant, please note your full name on all payments, documents and correspondence.

PRESENTER NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE REGISTRATION FEE: $500 USD
ATTENDEE NON-REFUNDABLE/NON-TRANSFERABLE REGISTRATION FEE: $350 USD
$100 USD DISCOUNT FOR PAID REGISTRATION FEE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE September 27, 2017*.
CHECKS, CASHIER’S CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS CAN BE MADE PAYABLE TO: LA SIERRA GROUP. WIRE TRANSFERS** ARE ACCEPTED. YOU MAY EMAIL US AT CONFERENCE@UOFRIVERSIDE.COM FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

SPECIAL NOTE ON INVITATION LETTERS

Issuance of official invitation by the university will be sent upon receipt of payment. This will apply towards both an invitation for attendance as well as issuance of the letter of acceptance for submitted and approved abstracts for presentation. Abstract is subject to approval.

Only bank deposit, check, money order or wire transfers payments are accepted for anyone requesting an official invitation. We do not accept credit card as a form of payment for those requesting an invitation.

*Non-Refundable/Non-Transferable fee must be received by the early bird deadline of September 27, 2017 to receive the $100 discount, this includes completion of wires and bank transfers by this date.

**Please note that payments may take up to 2-3 weeks to clear. Participant will be notified immediately once monies have been applied. An additional $25.00 processing fee will be assessed for all wire transfers.

Re-issue of an invitation letter is subject to a $50.00 fee as well as the $25.00 wire transfer fee.

All attendees, including paper presenters, speakers, panel conference participants, and session chairs must register and pay the registration fees. The registration fee is per presenter/attendee and will cover:

ADMISSION TO ALL CONFERENCE SESSIONS
COFFEE BREAKS

All conference participants are responsible for meeting the costs of their registration, travel and accommodation.

Please complete the online registration form

To pay for registration fees, please may email us at conference@uofriverside.com

PROGRAM

To be announced. Please note the conference details are subject to change without notice. You may email us at conference@uofriverside.com if you have any questions.

ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES

Conference attendees and presenters are given a certificate of attendance at the end of the event. Please note that conference delegates must stay for the duration of the 2-day conference. Additional fees will apply for any request to mail the certificate.

INSURANCE

We cannot accept any responsibility or liability for losses or damages of any type, to conference delegates or their companions, either during, or as a direct or indirect result, of the conference. All delegates and companions are advised to review their own insurance policies and obtain any additional coverage charges as may be needed or desired.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hampton Inn & Suites Riverside/Corona East
4250 Riverwalk Parkway
Riverside, California 92505
Tel: 1-951-352-5020 Fax: 1-951-354-2830
Room Reservation
Corporate #0002734701

Please contact the hotel directly for reservations. For additional assistance, you may email us at conference@uofriverside.com.

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