Objectives
The purpose of this conference is to advance the literature by promoting leading-edge thinking on all aspects and forms of commitment in organizational contexts regardless of level, bases, mindsets or targets (e.g., commitment to organizations – employing or other, people, teams, occupation, goals, change efforts, decisions, values, etc.) The conference brings together a community of scholars interested in the phenomenon of commitment to share and discuss ideas and findings relating to the conference theme.
Conference theme
Under the broad theme “Rethinking workplace bonds in contemporary employment contexts”, we aim to bring together a diverse collection of perspectives and approaches addressing topics such as (but not limited to) the following:
- How do commitments and commitment systems change over time? What are boundary conditions of change trajectories?
- Under what circumstances do commitments come into conflict? How does this affect broader commitment systems?
- How do individuals (re-) prioritize commitments within commitment systems? (How) do they maintain a balance among commitments?
- What external events (e.g., career shocks, organizational change) shape commitment trajectories and commitment system evolution?
- How are commitments and commitment systems affected by HR interventions?
- Do commitments and commitment systems vary across societal cultures, different subpopulations (e.g., refugees, immigrants), and various forms of work and employment (e.g., gig workers, remote workers)?
- What novel insight into commitment can be provided by underutilized research approaches, such as (but not limited to) interpretative, critical and reflective perspectives?
We are open to empirical (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, field, experimental, meta-analytic reviews), conceptual (e.g., theory development and integrative reviews) as well as methodological contributions that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and to provide clear and actionable recommendations to guide future commitment scholarship.
The conference will be a mix of invited (30%) and peer reviewed (70%) presentations. There will be a single track of presentations of a variety of lengths and formats. The small size of the conference promotes opportunities for informal interaction and dialogue among attendees to facilitate networking, collaboration, the sharing of ideas, and in-depth discussions.
Conference Format
The conference will begin Monday 21 July, 2025 at 9:30 and end on Wednesday, 23 July at 13:00 with an optional networking opportunity the evening before (Sunday 20 July at 17:30). There will be a single track of presentations of a variety of lengths and formats. Registration is required to attend the conference events.
Publication Opportunities
We have submitted a proposal for a journal special issue and an edited book is also a possibility. Participation in the conference does not guarantee a publication opportunity and neither opportunity would be restricted to conference participants. The conference will, however, facilitate interactive sessions for developing your work in relation to these opportunities which we hope to offer to the best conference contributions.
Location and Connection with AoM
The conference will be held at Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands. The dates have been chosen to match the AoM 2025 Copenhagen dates (25 – 29 July, in Copenhagen) so that you do not have to plan separate trips. Nijmegen is just a 90-minute train ride from the Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and there are several travel options to Copenhagen from Nijmegen. See the travel information page for details.
Conference Organizer
Yvonne GT van Rossenberg, Radboud University
With assistance from the program committee listed below.
2025 Program Committee
Assisting the conference organization is a committee of highly respected commitment scholars listed below. The program committee will select the invited presenters, review the competitive submissions, and determine which conference contributors will receive conference awards.
- S. Arzu Wasti (Chair), Sabanci University
- Leon Hupkens, (Assistant Chair) VU University, Amsterdam
- Matthijs Bal, Lincoln University, United Kingdom
- Heiko Breitsohl, University of Klagenfurt
- David Cross, University of Southampton, United Kingdom
- Howard J. Klein, The Ohio State University
- John P. Meyer, University of Western Ontario
- Daniela Moscon, Universidade Federal da Bahia
- Mehmet Orhan, Nyenrode Business University, The Netherlands
- Ana C. A. Rodrigues, University of São Paulo
- Sascha Ruhle, Tilburg University
- Lucas dos Santos-Costa, University of São Paulo and Radboud University
- Juani Swart, University of Bath
- MD Oliur Rahman Tarek, University of Klagenfurt
- Yvonne van Rossenberg, Radboud University
- Zeynep Yalabik, University of Bath
2025 Local Arrangements Committee
- Lucas dos Santos-Costa (Chair), University of São Paulo and Radboud University
- Leon Hupkens, VU University, Amsterdam
- Sharel Nunoo, Radboud University
- Yvonne van Rossenberg, Radboud University
Inquiries about the conference can be emailed to: commitmentconference@ru.nl