The SA Journal of Human Resource Management (SAJHRM) explores aspects related and relevant to Human Resource Management (HRM) in various organisational settings. It aims to emphasise and promote the theory and good practices of HRM within Africa’s vulnerable labour market groups which has unique economic, cultural, political and social concerns. Aimed at the improvement of people management throughout business-relationship structures (policies and systems), topics of interest include, but in no means are limited to: Education, Training and Development Practices Human Resource Attraction, Maintenance, and Retention Talent Management Leadership Compensation and Reward Practices Performance Management Practices Employee Relations. The SAJHRM's focus lies in providing a critical link between quality academic research and the practical implications for business practice within South Africa and the African continent.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
22
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionSouth Africa
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2003
FrequencyRolling publication basis, with one hard copy issue published each year. Additional issues may be published for special events (e.g. conferences) and when special themes are addressed.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
DemographyQ2
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource ManagementQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Management
Scopus Categories
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource ManagementDemography
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Job Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorHuman Resource and Talent ManagementEmotional Intelligence and PerformanceHuman Resource Development and Performance EvaluationEmployment and Welfare StudiesCompetency Development and EvaluationGender Diversity and InequalityHigher Education and EmployabilityEntrepreneurship Studies and InfluencesWorkplace Spirituality and Leadership