ISSWOV 2024 CONFERENCE

23-26 June 2024
Tel Hai Academic College
Kiryat Shemona, Israel

Call for papers

ISSWOV Conference 2024
Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors in the Aftermath of the Pandemic
23-26 June 2024, Tel Hai Academic College – Kiryat Shemona, Israel

Introduction

We are pleased to announce the ISSWOV Conference 2024, an international conference focused on exploring the vital theme of Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors in the Aftermath of the Pandemic. The conference aims to bring together scholars, researchers, practitioners, and industry experts from around the world to engage in fruitful discussions and exchange knowledge on the role of values in shaping work practices and organizational dynamics.

Theme

The conference's central theme revolves around the intersection of work and organizational values, especially how values, attitudes, and behaviors changed in the aftermath of the pandemic. In today's dynamic and ever-changing business landscape, understanding the significance of values in driving workplace behaviors, decision-making, culture, and overall success has become increasingly crucial. This conference seeks to delve into various dimensions of this theme, examining how values impact employees, leaders, and organizations at large.

Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

1. Ethical leadership and its influence on organizational values
2. Embracing diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
3. Values-based decision-making and its impact on organizational performance
4. Remote work and flexible work arrangements
5. Employee engagement and job satisfaction in value-driven organizations
6. Organizational change and the role of values in managing transitions
7. Purpose-driven organizations
8. Corporate social responsibility and sustainability in the context of organizational values
9. The role of technology and innovation in shaping work values
10. Building a values-based organizational culture
11. Ethics and integrity in human resource management
12. The impact of work values on employee well-being and mental health
13. Aligning personal and organizational values to enhance motivation and productivity
14. Case studies of successful organizations built on strong core values
15. Strategies for instilling and maintaining values during times of crisis
16. The role of education and training in promoting organizational values
17. Measuring and assessing organizational values and their effectiveness
18. AI (Artificial intelligence) and values at work
19. Non-traditional work agreements (arrangements) and work values
20. Heavy work investment in work and cultural values
21. Change in psychological relationships in the world of work

Submission guidelines

We invite researchers and practitioners to submit original papers related to the conference theme or work and organizational values.

In addition to the classic thematic parallel sessions, we will also organize an interactive poster session format, where all posters in the session will be exhibited and the authors will have the opportunity to give a short oral presentation of 5 to 10 minutes to the audience.

Scholars interested in presenting their empirical papers at the conference must submit an extended proposal abstract before midnight on December 31, 2023.

There is a limit of three proposals per author.

Proposals submissions will be done through the Conftool platform. The site will be open in the first week of November 2023.

Submissions will be in the form of extended abstracts. All submissions will undergo a review process to ensure the quality and relevance of accepted papers. The abstracts should be well-structured, and empirical studies should be supported by data and rigorous methodology.

Extended abstracts should contain no less than 300 words and no more than 500, covering the following points:
A) Purpose/Goal
B) Design/Methodology/Approach
C) Main findings
D) Implications to Practice
E) Originality/Value

Acceptance of proposals will be based on relevance to ISSWOV members’ interest, novelty, creativity, and potential to be engaging.

The conference proceedings will contain only the extended abstracts of the accepted proposals, only if at least one of the authors pays the conference fees. Only graduate students interested in applying for the Rami Sagie Award will be required to submit the full version of the papers on a due date to be announced in the coming months.

Important dates

• Abstract submission deadline: December 31, 2023
• Notification of acceptance: January 31, 2024
• Conference dates: June 23-26, 2024

Keynote Speakers

We have invited renowned experts and thought leaders in the fields of organizational behavior, human resources management, and general management to share their insights during the conference. Their valuable contributions will set the stage for meaningful discussions and enrich our understanding of the conference theme.

Registration

Participants interested in attending the conference can register online through the Conftool platform. Early bird registration discounts and student rates will be available.

We look forward to your valuable contributions and participation in this exciting event!

Sincerely,

Luis M. Arciniega, ISSWOV President
Horia Moasa, Scientific Committee Chair
Aharon Tziner, Organizing Committee Chair
Edna Rabenu, Organizing Committee Chair

Message from the organizing committee

Edna Rabenu and Aharon Tziner, Tel-Hai Academic College, Kiryat Shemona, Israel

We would like to welcome all participants to the ISSWOV 2024 Conference that will be hosted by Tel -Hai Academic College.

Tel-Hai College is situated within the stunning Upper Galilee, one of the most beautiful and breathtaking regions of Israel, characterized by its beautiful lush landscape, amazing natural landforms, waterfalls, historic sites, and quaint rural villages. The rare ecological diversity in a radius of about 40 kilometers, from the Golan Heights mountains to the Hula Valley, and the varied agricultural activity taking place in the region, are a foundation for groundbreaking research. Since its establishment as an academic institution, Tel-Hai College has grown and evolved into one of Israel’s leading colleges in every respect including the size of its student population, and in the variety of its Bachelor and Master programs. Harnessing the unique resources of the region, its population, nature and landscape, which together constitute a basis for innovation, advancing research and shaping the future generation, academic research of the highest level is being conducted, innovative teaching methods are being applied, and proactive social involvement is being implemented in the Galilee and in the entire northern region of the country.

The college’s affiliation with MIGAL– Galilee Research Institute strengthens the existing academic and research infrastructure of both bodies and facilitates the development and advancement of multi-disciplinary academic programs and research projects, as well as the continued building of the knowledge economy and leveraging industry in the Galilee region.

For many decades, Tel-Hai College has been rooted at the heart of the community in the Galilee, not just as an educational center but as an integral part of the diverse local population, leveraging social and industrial developments through various collaborations.
With three faculties (the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, the Faculty of Science and Technologies, and the Faculty of Innovation and Teaching in Education), the college plays a major role in the research and development of technology and its application in Agriculture, Biotechnology, Computer Sciences, Education, Society, Medicine, Health and Wellbeing, and provides students with an array of academic opportunities.

Our student body is an eclectic mix of society and culture; a true mosaic of Israeli society, bringing together male and female, Jewish and Arab, traditional and secular Israeli young adults. With a constant annual growth of about 7%, our students body numbers over 5000 students in full time academic studies. Going beyond its original mandate to provide higher education for Galilee residents, the college's outstanding programs now draw 60% of its students from outside the Galilee.

Tel-Hai College also offers high-quality, innovative short-term international programs and workshops and its International Academic Affairs Unit creates and supports new opportunities for international partnerships and programs, for the benefit of students and faculty.
The International Unit establishes new international partnerships for the College, that lead to collaborative projects and research, as well as exchange programs for both students and faculty and guest lecturers on campus. The College is a proud partner of the US Fulbright program in Israel, the Faculty Fellowship Program, and the European Union’s Erasmus+ Program.

We are sure you will have a good experience in Tel Hai, and we look forward to seeing you all in Tel-Hai soon,
Edna and Aharon