Editorial Perspective: Interdisciplinary Research in HRM for Impact—Rethinking, Redefining and Reshaping Practices

Pawan Budhwar; Geoffrey Wood; Soumyadeb Chowdhury; Herman  Aguinis; Dermot Breslin; Stephanie Decker; Caroline Gatrell; Benson Honig; Sangeeta Khorana; Ursula  M. Martin; Katy Mason; Shuang Ren

doi:10.1111/1748-8583.70043

Editorial Perspective: Interdisciplinary Research in HRM for Impact—Rethinking, Redefining and Reshaping Practices

Pawan Budhwar (Corresponding / Lead Author)
, Geoffrey Wood
, Soumyadeb Chowdhury (Corresponding / Lead Author)
, Herman Aguinis
, Dermot Breslin
, Stephanie Decker
, Caroline Gatrell (Corresponding / Lead Author)
, Benson Honig (Corresponding / Lead Author)
, Sangeeta Khorana
, Ursula M. Martin
, Katy Mason
, Shuang Ren

Department of Management, Business and Marketing

Aston University
University of Sheffield
University of Essex
Lancaster University

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The aim of this editorial perspective is to highlight the importance and relevance of interdisciplinary research (IDR) in HRM,
offer insights into the core aspects of IDR (i.e., what, why, when, and how), and offer guidance and tools necessary to conduct
IDR in HRM. It incorporates the input of leading scholars on the key components of IDR, such as paradigms, theory, meth
odological plurality, contributions and impact and an integrative framework to facilitate IDR in HRM. This perspective seeks to
move the field of HRM forward by offering theoretical and methodological alternatives that are needed to effectively engage in
IDR, and practical tools and techniques for conducting IDR research in HRM.

Original language	English
Journal	Human Resource Management Journal
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.70043
Publication status	Published (VoR) - 17 Mar 2026

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