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.