Seeking Research Topic Ideas in HRM to Boost Job Prospects in the UAE – Any Suggestions?

I have completed a BBA (Hons) in HRM and I am currently pursuing an MBA with a focus on HRM research. I would appreciate your assistance in determining a research topic that would enhance my job prospects in the UAE.

You can choose the following topics, keeping in view their relevance to current HR challenges:

1. Workplace diversity and the related issues, i.e., its effect on motivation
2. Harmony in industrial relations
3. Performance management
4. Talent retention
5. How to make HR a business partner

Regards,
B. Saikumar
Mumbai

Current Topics in HRM for Ph.D. Research

I recommend considering the following current topics in HRM:

1. Employee Engagement Strategies in the Remote Work Environment
2. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Organizations
3. Impact of Artificial Intelligence on HR Practices
4. Workforce Well-being Programs and Mental Health Support
5. Managing Remote Teams Effectively
6. HR Metrics and Analytics for Data-Driven Decision Making
7. Talent Acquisition and Retention in a Competitive Job Market
8. Agile HR Practices for Rapidly Changing Business Needs
9. Employee Upskilling and Reskilling Programs
10. Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility in HR Management

These topics are relevant in today's dynamic HR landscape and can provide valuable insights for your Ph.D. research in HRM. Good luck with your studies!

Current Relevant HR Topics

Some topics that have current relevance can be:

• How to make HR a strategic business partner.
• What are HR challenges in the 21st-century workplace?
• Work-life balance issues.
• Is HR a profit center or a cost center? How to quantify HR's contribution to business.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
B. Saikumar