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SSIRC - 2023
2025-03-13 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…, 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
2026-03-04 STEP programme, STEP Programme – Startup Training & Empowerment Pathway, Kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with the STEP Programme — a free, no-stress training track designed to help you build business skills, grow your confidence and turn ideas into real potential. Whether you’re just curious or already have a concept…, 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…, Why join?, Learn how to think like an entrepreneur Get guidance on starting your own venture Build real skills (not just theory) Connect with innovation support at NWU, What is expected of you?, Actively participate and attend all sessions Engage in running your own group business outside of class, Kick-off session, The first session is on 25 March 2026 15h00-18h00 Mahikeng - Building A20 Room G01 Potchefstroom - Building E8 Room G38 Vanderbijlpark - Building A8 Room 209, Programme duration and schedule, 13 weekly training sessions of 3 hours each, followed by implementation to apply the concepts to each team's business. Session Format Date Programme Kick-off In Person Mar 25, 2026 Identifying Business Opportunities Podcast Apr 15, 2026 Goals, Plans and…, STEP champions per campus, Vanderbijlpark Campus : Bernice Richardson Potchefstroom Campu s: Hendrick du Plessis Mahikeng Campus : Kezell Klinck, Register here, [/accordion]http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/gppc
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2025-01-27 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…, 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…, 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
2024-07-23 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
2025-01-27 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…, 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…, 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…, Abstract submission formhttp://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/programme
Programme
2024-07-23 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…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/gppc-registration
GPPC Registration
2025-01-27 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…http://commerce.nwu.ac.za/global-people-practice-conference/venue
Venue
2025-01-27 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…, 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