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SSIRC - 2023
Current Conference, SSIRC_Home, Social Sciences International Research Conference, SSIRC 2023, 10-13 October 2023 Pearls of Umhlanga, South Africa (Hybrid) Organised by Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences North-West University , 10 October: Pre-Conference Workshop 11-13 October: Conference sessions , Conference Theme:, Expanding research in a world of new opportunities, Click HERE to see a video on the conference venue Conference format SSIRC 2023 will follow a Hybrid approach Delegates to choose between delivering: A face-to-face presentation at the conference venue or to present virtually on an online platform Preface Proceeding , Sub Themes, [accordion collapsed], BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Business and Governance in General e-Business and e-Technology Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Information Systems Business Management in the Global Economy Applied Risk Management Strategic Management Supply Chain Management , PUBLIC SECTOR / HR, Community Development Education, Culture and Society Housing and Care for Older People Human Resources Management Public Sector Management , ECONOMICS, Economics in General Global Economy, Financial Markets and Globalization Law and Economics Monetary and Public Economics , FINANCE, Financial Economics International Finance Public Finance , MARKETING / SPORT & LEISURE, International Marketing and Brand Management General Marketing Performance and Organisational Management Sport Management Tourism and Leisure , TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION (TI 2 ), Technology Innovation and Innovation in any of the above-mentioned sub-themes, COMMUNICATIONS, Strategic and Corporate Communication Media Studies Business Communication [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/bhive-enterprise-development-centre/step-programme
STEP programme
STEP programme, WANT TO LEARN HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS AND GAIN REAL EXPERIENCE?, Join the STEP Programme now , What is STEP?, STEP (Student Training for Entrepreneurial Promotion) is entrepreneurship training for young adults. STEP develops young people’s skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue an entrepreneurial career. In the training, students will work in teams to develop and start a business. Seed funding will be provided to initiate the business. , Programme duration, 13 weekly training sessions of 3 hours each, followed by implementation to apply the concepts to each team's business. , What is expected of you., Actively participate and attend all sessions Engage in running your own group business outside of class , Deadline for applications, 24 February 2025, 12:00 , STEP champions per campus, Vanderbijlpark kampus: Johann.Landsberg@nwu.ac.za Potchefstroom kampus: lerato.mdaka@nwu.ac.za Mahikeng kampus: Njabulo.xulu@nwu.ac.za STEPhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/gppc
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GPPC 2025, Hosted by the School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management, North-West University, South Africa, Conference theme: Fostering sustainable people practice research, People practice focuses on the processes and approaches used across the employee lifecycle, including the strategies and tactics involved in attracting, recruiting, onboarding, developing, and retaining employees within fair and meaningful employment. For this conference we invite academics and practitioners to converse on such practices that…, Keynote speakers, Our three keynote speakers will be: Dr Ajay Jivan ( South African Board of People Practice , South Africa) Professor Elaine Farndale (The Pennsylvania State University, USA) Professor Charissa Freese (TIAS School of Business and Society & Tilburg University, Netherlands), Deadlines:, Abstract submission : 28 February 2025 Early bird registration (R5 000): 31 March 2025 Full paper (optional) for best paper award : 30 April 2025 Registration : 15 May 2025 Registration payment portal GPPC logohttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/contact-us
Contact us
GPPC The conference organising committee members are: Bennie Linde (conference coordinator) Marissa Brouwers Bouwer Jonker Crizelle Els You are welcome to contact us at bennie.linde@nwu.ac.za for any questions.http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/abstracts
Abstracts
GPPC, Extended submission deadline, 31 January 2025 28 February 2025 Review feedback within two weeks after submission., , Abstract submissions will open 1 September 2024, We invite papers that address, but are not necessarily restricted, to the following four broad tracks and their topics: Human resource management Recruiting, staffing and talent management Compensation and benefits Human resources compliance Organisational structure Training and development Performance management Workplace safety and health issues…, Abstract submissions, Submissions are invited for extended abstracts that should be a minimum of 750 and maximum of 1 000 words and should contain: an outline description of the theoretical framework and concepts the research design and approach to data analysis (where applicable) the key findings, along with their theoretical and practical significance All submissions…, Full papers, A best paper award will be presented with such a certification and a financial award (valued at around $150 as a gift card). A full paper in addition to the extended abstract will be needed by 30 April 2025 to contest for this award. Each track coordinator will identify potential best paper awards, which will be judged by the organising committee…, Abstract submission formhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/programme
Programme
GPPC, Preliminary programme, Tuesday, 27 May 2025 18:00 Welcoming and registration Wednesday, 28 May 2025 8:00 Registration 8:30 Conference opening 9:00 Keynote speech - Dr Ajay Jivan (SABPP) 10:00 Refreshment break 10:30 PWD and PhD colloquium 12:00 Lunch 13:00 PWD and PhD colloquium 14:30 Refreshment break 15:00 PWD and PhD colloquium 16:30 End of Day 1 Thursday, 29 May…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/gppc-registration
GPPC Registration
GPPC, Registration will open 1 September 2024, All registrations include full conference access, including the welcoming function (evening of 27 May 2025), the Professional Development Workshops and the PhD Colloquium (Wednesday, 28 May 2025), as well as the conference tracks (Thursday and Friday, 29 & 30 May 2025). These three days will include lunches, as well as morning and afternoon…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/venue
Venue
GPPC, Khaya iBhubesi conference venue and accommodation, The conference will be held at Khaya iBhubesi conference venue close (5kms) to the quaint tourist town, Parys. The conference venue offers affordable accommodation, available for attendees, as well as shuttle services to Parys and other attractions and activities that delegates might be interested in., Accommodation, Please directly contact Khaya iBhubesi for accommodation at the conference venue. Venue Venue Venue Venue Venue Venuehttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/economic-and-management-sciences/vision-mission-values