Call for Papers: Special Issue on Hispanic Voices in Organizations
Leading the Way: Hispanic Voices Continue to Transform Organizations
Research in Human Resource Management Peer-Reviewed Series | Emerald Publishing
Guest Editors: Donna Maria Blancero, Elizabeth Muniz, and Julio C. Canedo
The Hispanic workforce plays an increasingly vital role across industries, yet Hispanic employees continue to face unique challenges that hinder career advancement, engagement, and workplace satisfaction. Despite demographic shifts that highlight their growing importance in organizations, many barriers remain—including implicit bias, limited leadership representation, and organizational cultures that fail to fully leverage Hispanic workers’ strengths.
This special issue seeks to address these challenges by inviting research that explores how workplaces can become more inclusive and equitable for Hispanic employees. Scholars are encouraged to submit studies that analyze key factors such as bias in hiring, leadership development, cultural identity, language barriers, mental health, work-life balance, pay equity, and corporate social responsibility initiatives impacting Hispanic communities. The goal of this issue is to highlight actionable solutions that support Hispanic employees and contribute to long-term workplace transformation.
Key Dates
Proposal Submission Deadline: August 1, 2025
Proposal Decisions Announced: October 1, 2025
Final Paper Deadline: June 1, 2026
Topics of Interest
Submissions may include empirical studies, theoretical developments, or case studies addressing themes such as:
✅ Workplace Bias & Discrimination – Examining implicit bias and interventions to mitigate discrimination
✅ Recruitment & Retention – Strategies for attracting, retaining, and mentoring Hispanic employees
✅ Advancement & Leadership – Addressing the underrepresentation of Hispanics in senior management
✅ Cultural Identity & Organizational Climate – Exploring the impact of cultural values on workplace experiences
✅ Language & Communication – Studying how language proficiency affects career progression
✅ Mental Health & Well-being – Investigating mental health challenges and culturally responsive support strategies
✅ Remote Work & the Digital Divide – Analyzing how new work arrangements impact Hispanic employees
✅ Pay Equity & Compensation Gaps – Identifying wage disparities and policy solutions
✅ Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) – Understanding how ERGs foster career growth and community-building
✅ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Evaluating how CSR initiatives benefit Hispanic employees and communities
Submission Guidelines
Proposal Requirements:
A 1 to 3-page proposal including:
✔ Overview of the research topic and relevance to Hispanic workforce challenges
✔ Brief literature review and identification of research gap
✔ Description of research methodology or theoretical framework
✔ Expected contributions to workplace diversity and inclusion
Submit proposals to:
• Donna Maria Blancero (Bentley University) – [email protected]
• Elizabeth Muniz (University of North Texas at Dallas) – [email protected]
Accepted authors will be invited to submit full papers (≤50 pages, APA 7th edition format) for double-blind peer review.
About the Journal
Research in Human Resource Management is a peer-reviewed research series that publishes monographs, literature reviews, and theoretical advancements in HRM, organizational behavior, and industrial-organizational psychology. It is designed to advance academic discourse and provide meaningful contributions to workplace transformation.