Call for Papers: “Leadership, Diversity and Changing Practices in HRD in a Global Context”
The 17th International conference on Human Resource Development, Research and Practice across Europe will be in Manchester 8-10th June 2016, and welcomes papers covering the above themes. These will help to advance our knowledge and understanding of HRD, which are so relevant to the global workplace of the 21st century.  As in previous years, the conference will encompass all aspects of Human Resource Development, not only on the theme of the conference but also on wider agendas. Papers are welcome in all areas of Human Resource Development as follows: • Leadership Management and Talent Development • Coaching and Executive Development • Global, comparative and cross-cultural dimensions of HRD • Employee Engagement • Diversity Issues and Career Development • Workplace Learning Training and Development • Scholarly Practitioner Research • Learning, Teaching and Education • Critical Approaches to HRD – The deadline for submitting abstracts is  4th December 2015. Prizes will be awarded for the best papers and posters at UFHRD 2016. Please see the website for further information http://www.ufhrd2016.mmu.ac.uk/ Dr Linda Alker, Conference Chair.
(Information by L&W Newsletter, posted by Linda Alker <L.Alker@mmu.ac.uk>)