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HR Division AoM Conference Highlights
Montreal, Canada - August 6-10, 2010
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Countdown to Montreal!
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The HR Division has an exciting program planned for this
year's Academy of Management Annual Meeting, to be held in Montreal,
Canada, August 6-10. The broad range of sessions and numerous
networking opportunities provide something of value for anyone with
an interest in HR. Some highlights are provided below to help you
decide what to attend if you are planning on attending, and to
convince you to come if you are still undecided.
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Professional Development Workshops
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The Human Resources Division will be sponsoring or
co-sponsoring nearly 50 interesting and innovative sessions in
Montreal. These PDWs represent a mix of development opportunities
focused on HR research, teaching, and practice. For example, in the
session "Application of Multi-level Models"
(Saturday, Aug 7 2010 12:00PM - 3:00PM at Le Centre Sheraton in Salon
B) leading experts will discuss and demonstrate the application of
multi-level models to HR situations, questions, and problems. The
session will provide a general introduction to multi-level models,
discuss the application of these models to typical questions arising
in HR research, and conclude with Q&A and small group discussion.
Several of the HR PDWs will have a strong international focus
including the sessions: "Comparative Human Resource
Management - Current Status and Future Developments" (Saturday,
Aug 7 2010 10:45AM - 1:45PM at Le Centre Sheraton in Hemon) and "The
Global Downturn: Emerging HR Best Practices and Capabilities" (Friday,
Aug 6 2010 8:30AM - 11:30AM at Le Centre Sheraton in Lamartine).
These sessions will offer participants the opportunity to discuss
ways of advancing theoretical, empirical and practical knowledge of
emerging international HR issues.
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Paper Sessions and Symposia
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HR Program Overview
The HR
Division has a total of 94 paper sessions and symposia on the program
reflecting the full range of HR topic and issues. There are six paper
presentation formats, several of which are new to the program this
year. These formats differ only in the means by which papers are
shared:
- 48 divisional and co-sponsored symposia of differing
formats as determined by the submitters
- 18 traditional paper sessions in which groups of authors
make oral presentations on a common topic with a session chair
and discussant.
- 7 cross-divisional paper sessions which will consist of
papers on topics that span the domains of multiple divisions.
These sessions will give attendees the opportunity to discuss
the papers from multiple perspectives.
- 4 discussion paper sessions consisting of papers that,
with refinement, have the potential to break new ground or make
important contributions. Authors will discuss and explore areas
for further development with a discussant and others who share
similar research interests.
- 17 division roundtable paper sessions consisting of
papers with a common theme that will draw a more focused
audience. Authors will present their work, and then engage in a
more intimate discussion with attendees.
We invite you to explore the conference program
for a complete listing of these sessions.
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Special Topics: The
Application and Teaching of HR
Based on feedback from its members, the HR Division has
included quite a few sessions aimed at bridging researcher-practitioner
interests and engagement. In particular, these sessions have a strong
applied focus:
Return on Investment in Human, Social and Psychological Capital:
The Search for Yeti
Friday, Aug 6 2010
8:30AM - 12:30PM
Le Centre Sheraton, Drummond Center
Engaging Encounters: Talent Management, Employee Engagement, and
the Researcher Practitioner Bridge
Friday, Aug 6 2010
1:15PM - 4:15PM
Le Centre Sheraton, Jarry
Leadership Succession and Retention: What Do We Know?
Saturday, Aug 7 2010
9:45AM - 11:45AM
Le Centre Sheraton, Joyce
Additionally, the session "Do You See What I See? Bridging
Disciplinary Divides in Human Capital Scholarship"
(Saturday, Aug 7 2010 1:00PM - 4:30PM at Le Centre Sheraton in
Drummond center) will examine human capital issues from a trinity of
disciplinary perspectives (economics, psychology, sociology).
For those interested in the teaching of HR, the workshop "Keeping
HR Relevant in a Management Curriculum" (Saturday, Aug 7
2010 8:00AM - 10:00AM at Le Centre Sheraton in Salon 8) will provide
an opportunity for participants to discuss the relevance of
currently-offered HR courses, as well as the relevance of HR
principles to other management courses.
Also, the "SHRM Networking Lunch" (Saturday, Aug 7
2010 12:00PM - 1:30PM at Le Centre Sheraton in Salle Ballroom center)
will provide participants the opportunity to discuss pressing issues
in HR as well as obtain free teaching resources.
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Networking Opportunities
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These
events provide members the opportunity to learn more about the
initiatives of the HR Division and to meet fellow members:
Member Welcome Reception
Catch-up with old friends and make new ones at this welcome reception
held jointly with the OB Division.
Saturday, August 7, 5:30PM - 7:00PM
Le Centre Sheraton, Salle Ballroom Center
HR Division Business Meeting and Reception
Come ask your questions, share your thoughts, hear about the HR
Division's accomplishments and provide input on its plans for the
future.
Sunday, August 8, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Le Centre Sheraton, Salle Ballroom East
Welcome Breakfast and Awards Ceremony
To kick of the scholarly portion of the conference, join your friends
and colleagues for breakfast and congratulate the winners of the HR
Division awards.
Monday, August 9, 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Le Centre Sheraton, Salle Ballroom West
Ice Cream Social and Member Networking
Network with your friends and colleagues in the HR Division, learn
more about the Division and ways in which you can become more
involved, and have an afternoon snack.
Monday, August 9, 2:30PM - 4:30PM
Le Centre Sheraton, Salle Ballroom West
The full program and details regarding registration,
housing, and travel can be found on the conference
website.
My sincere thanks to all of the authors, reviewers, discussants, and
session chairs who not only made the HR Division program possible but
made it great. I hope to see you in Montreal!
Howard J. Klein
HR Division Chair
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