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Karin Sanders

Head of School of Management, AGSM Scholar, OB and HRM and Director, Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

School of Management - PhD, University of Groningen, the Netherlands | BA, MA, Psychology and Research Methods, University of Groningen, the Netherlands

Expertise

Karin Sanders' research focuses on the Human Resource (HR) process approach, in particular the impact of employees’ perceptions, understanding and attributions of HR on their attitudes and behaviours, such as their informal learning activities. Karin published on this topic in journals like HRM (Wiley, including a Special Issue in 2014), Academy of Management Learning & Educational, Human Resource Management Journal and International Journal of HRM. In addition, she published articles on other topics in Organization Studies, Organization Science, British Journal of Management, and Journal of Vocational Education. Together with Prof David Guest and Dr Ricardo Rodrigues Karin is editing a Special Issue on the attribution theory in Human Resource Management Journal (call for papers May 2018). Karin is Editor for the Special Issues International Journal of HRM, and Associate Editor for Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management Review, and Human Resource Management Journal.

Selected Publications

Cogin JA; Sanders K; Williamson IO, 2018, 'Work-life support practices and customer satisfaction: The role of TMT composition and country culture' Human Resource Management, vol. 57, pp. 279 - 291, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21833
Bainbridge HTJ; Sanders K; Cogin JA; Lin CH, 2017, 'The Pervasiveness And Trajectory Of Methodological Choices: A 20-Year Review Of Human Resource Management Research' Human Resource Management, vol. 56, pp. 887 - 913, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21807
Sanders K; Cogin JA; Lin CHV, 2017, 'Methodological choices of HR research conducted in Asia' Frontiers of Business Research in China, vol. 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s11782-017-0011-9
Sheldon P; Sanders K, 2016, 'Contextualizing HRM in China: differences within the country' International Journal of Human Resource Management, vol. 27, pp. 2017 - 2033, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2016.1192323
Bednall TC; Sanders K; Runhaar P, 2014, 'Stimulating informal learning activities through perceptions of performance appraisal quality and human resource management system strength: A two-wave study' Academy of Management Learning and Education, vol. 13, pp. 45 - 61, http://dx.doi.org/10.5465/amle.2012.0162
Sanders K; Shipton H; Gomes JFS, 2014, 'Guest editors' introduction: Is the HRM process important? Past, current, and future challenges' Human Resource Management, vol. 53, pp. 489 - 503, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21644
Frenkel S; Sanders K; Bednall T, 2013, 'Employee perceptions of management relations as influences on job satisfaction and quit intentions' Asia Pacific Journal of Management, vol. 30, pp. 7 - 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10490-012-9290-z
Sanders K; Cogin JA; Bainbridge HTJ, 2013, 'The Growing Role of Advanced Human Resource Management Research Methods' in Research Methods for Human Resource Management, pp. 1 - 14

Journal Articles

Chen W; Zhang Y; Sanders K; Xu S, 2018, 'Family-friendly work practices and their outcomes in China: the mediating role of work-to-family enrichment and the moderating role of gender' International Journal of Human Resource Management, vol. 29, pp. 1307 - 1329, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2016.1195424
Yousaf A; Sanders K; Yustantio J, 2018, 'High commitment HRM and organizational and occupational turnover intentions: the role of organizational and occupational commitment' International Journal of Human Resource Management, vol. 29, pp. 1661 - 1682, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2016.1256905
Bednall TC; E Rafferty A; Shipton H; Sanders K; J Jackson C, 2018, 'Innovative Behaviour: How Much Transformational Leadership Do You Need?' British Journal of Management, vol. 29, pp. 796 - 816, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12275
Cogin JA; Sanders K; Williamson IO, 2018, 'Work-life support practices and customer satisfaction: The role of TMT composition and country culture' Human Resource Management, vol. 57, pp. 279 - 291, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21833
van Mierlo J; Bondarouk T; Sanders K, 2018, 'The dynamic nature of HRM implementation: a structuration perspective' International Journal of Human Resource Management, pp. 1 - 20, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2018.1443957
Yang H; van Rijn MB; Sanders K, 2018, 'Perceived organizational support and knowledge sharing: employees’ self-construal matters' International Journal of Human Resource Management, pp. 1 - 21, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2018.1443956
Hak FR; Sanders K, 2018, 'Principled negotiation: an evidence-based perspective' Evidence-based HRM, vol. 6, pp. 66 - 76, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/EBHRM-03-2017-0014
Sanders K; Jorgensen F; Shipton H; Van Rossenberg Y; Cunha R; Li X; Rodrigues R; Wong SI; Dysvik A, 2018, 'Performance-based rewards and innovative behaviors' Human Resource Management, vol. 57, pp. 1455 - 1468, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21918
Sanders K, 2018, 'Different Cultural Perspectives - Interpretations of the HR Function' Human Resources (Hong Kong Institute for HRM), pp. 25 - 29
Bainbridge HTJ; Sanders K; Cogin JA; Lin CH, 2017, 'The Pervasiveness And Trajectory Of Methodological Choices: A 20-Year Review Of Human Resource Management Research' Human Resource Management, vol. 56, pp. 887 - 913, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21807
Bednall TC; Sanders K, 2017, 'Do Opportunities for Formal Learning Stimulate Follow-Up Participation in Informal Learning? A Three-Wave Study' Human Resource Management, vol. 56, pp. 803 - 820, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21800
Lin CHV; Sanders K, 2017, 'HRM and innovation: a multi-level organisational learning perspective' Human Resource Management Journal, vol. 27, pp. 300 - 317, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.12127
Sanders K; Cogin JA; Lin CHV, 2017, 'Methodological choices of HR research conducted in Asia' Frontiers of Business Research in China, vol. 11, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s11782-017-0011-9
Hui KM; Bednall TC; Wang L; Sanders K, 2017, 'Effects of Cultural Diversity and Emotional Regulation Strategies on Team Member Performance' Australasian Journal of Organisational Psychology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/orp.2017.4
Shaukat R; Yousaf A; Sanders K, 2017, 'Examining the linkages between relationship conflict, performance and turnover intentions' International Journal of Conflict Management, vol. 28, pp. 4 - 23, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJCMA-08-2015-0051
Runhaar P; Sanders K, 2016, 'Promoting Teachers' Knowledge Sharing. The fostering roles of Occupational Self Efficacy and Human Resource Management' Educational Management Administration and Leadership, vol. 44, pp. 794 - 813, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1741143214564773
Lin CHV; Sanders K; Sun JMJ; Shipton H; Mooi EA, 2016, 'From Customer-Oriented Strategy to Organizational Financial Performance: The Role of Human Resource Management and Customer-Linking Capability' British Journal of Management, vol. 27, pp. 21 - 37, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-8551.12142
Sanders K; Yang H, 2016, 'The HRM Process Approach: The Influence of Employees' Attribution to Explain the HRM-Performance Relationship' Human Resource Management, vol. 55, pp. 201 - 217, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21661
Sheldon P; Sanders K, 2016, 'Contextualizing HRM in China: differences within the country' International Journal of Human Resource Management, vol. 27, pp. 2017 - 2033, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2016.1192323
Runhaar P; Bednall T; Sanders K; Yang H, 2016, 'Promoting VET teachers’ innovative behaviour: exploring the roles of task interdependence, learning goal orientation and occupational self-efficacy' Journal of Vocational Education and Training, vol. 68, pp. 436 - 452, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2016.1231215
Shipton H; Sanders K; Atkinson C; Frenkel S, 2016, 'Sense-giving in health care: the relationship between the HR roles of line managers and employee commitment' Human Resource Management Journal, vol. 26, pp. 29 - 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1748-8583.12087
Wang L; Doucet L; Waller M; Sanders K; Phillips S, 2016, 'A laughing matter: Patterns of laughter and the effectiveness of working dyads' Organization Science, vol. 27, pp. 1142 - 1160, http://dx.doi.org/10.1287/orsc.2016.1082
Farndale E; Sanders K, 2016, 'Conceptualizing HRM system strength through a cross-cultural lens' International Journal of Human Resource Management, pp. 132 - 148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2016.1239124
Yousaf A; Yang H; Sanders K, 2015, 'Effects of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on task and contextual performance of Pakistani professionals' Journal of Managerial Psychology, vol. 30, pp. 133 - 150, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/JMP-09-2012-0277
Yousaf A; Sanders K; Abbas Q, 2015, 'Organizational/occupational commitment and organizational/occupational turnover intentions: A happy marriage?' Personnel Review, vol. 44, pp. 470 - 491, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/PR-12-2012-0203
Cheng EWL; Sanders K; Hampson I, 2015, 'An intention-based model of transfer of training' Management Research Review, vol. 38, pp. 908 - 928, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/MRR-05-2014-0107
Mesu J; Sanders K; Riemsdijk MV, 2015, 'Transformational leadership and organisational commitment in manufacturing and service small to medium-sized enterprises: The moderating effects of directive and participative leadership' Personnel Review, vol. 44, pp. 970 - 990, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/PR-01-2014-0020
Bednall TC; Sanders K; Runhaar P, 2014, 'Stimulating informal learning activities through perceptions of performance appraisal quality and human resource management system strength: A two-wave study' Academy of Management Learning and Education, vol. 13, pp. 45 - 61, http://dx.doi.org/10.5465/amle.2012.0162
Sanders K; Shipton H; Gomes JFS, 2014, 'Guest editors' introduction: Is the HRM process important? Past, current, and future challenges' Human Resource Management, vol. 53, pp. 489 - 503, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hrm.21644
Brussen M; Sanders K, 2014, 'De relatie tussen reflectie op het werk en innovatief gedrag van brandweerleiders: de invloed van zelfeffectiviteit, tijd en autonomie bezien' Gedrag en Organisatie, vol. 27, pp. 269 - 289, http://www.boomlemmatijdschriften.nl/tijdschrift/GenO/2014/3
Vermeulen M; Runhaar P; Konermann J; Sanders K, 2014, 'Teachers' knowledge sharing: A study on the influence of work engagement, occupational self-efficacy and Human Resources Management on knowledge sharing' Pedagogische Studien, vol. 91, pp. 397 - 410, http://doc.utwente.nl/95321/
Runhaar P; Sanders K, 2013, 'Implementing Human Resources Management (HRM) within Dutch VET institutions: Examining the fostering and hindering factors' Journal of Vocational Education and Training, vol. 65, pp. 236 - 255, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2013.783612
Yousaf A; Sanders K; Shipton H, 2013, 'Proactive and politically skilled professionals: What is the relationship with affective occupational commitment?' Asia Pacific Journal of Management, vol. 30, pp. 211 - 230, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10490-011-9253-9
Runhaar P; Konermann J; Sanders K, 2013, 'Teachers' organizational citizenship behaviour: Considering the roles of their work engagement, autonomy and leader-member exchange' Teaching and Teacher Education, vol. 30, pp. 99 - 108, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2012.10.008
Frenkel S; Sanders K; Bednall T, 2013, 'Employee perceptions of management relations as influences on job satisfaction and quit intentions' Asia Pacific Journal of Management, vol. 30, pp. 7 - 29, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10490-012-9290-z
Runhaar P; Sanders K; Konermann J, 2013, 'Teachers' work engagement: Considering interaction with pupils and human resources practices as job resources' Journal of Applied Social Psychology, vol. 43, pp. 2017 - 2030, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jasp.12155
van Rijn MB; Yang H; Sanders K, 2013, 'Understanding employees' informal workplace learning: The joint influence of career motivation and self-construal' Career Development International, vol. 18, pp. 610 - 628, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/CDI-12-2012-0124
Sanders K; Shipton H, 2012, 'The relationship between transformational leadership and innovative behaviour in a healthcare context: a team learning versus a cohesion perspective' European Journal of International Management, vol. 6, pp. 83 - 100, http://dx.doi.org/10.1054/EJIM.2012.044759
Li X; Sanders K; Frenkel S, 2012, 'How leader-member exchange, work engagement and HRM consistency explain Chinese luxury hotel employees' job performance' International Journal of Hospitality Management, vol. 31, pp. 1059 - 1066, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhm.2012.01.002
Yousaf A; Sanders K, 2012, 'The role of job satisfaction and self-efficacy as mediating mechanisms in the employability and affective organizational commitment relationship: A case from a pakistani university' Thunderbird International Business Review, vol. 54, pp. 907 - 919, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/tie.21511
Mesu J; Van Riemsdijk M; Sanders K, 2012, 'Labour flexibility in SMEs: the impact of leadership' Employee Relations, vol. 35, pp. 120 - 138, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01425451311287835
Sanders K; Geurts P; Riemsdijk MV, 2011, 'Considering Leadership Climate Strength: Affective Commitment Within Supermarkets in Central Europe' Small Group Research, vol. 42, pp. 103 - 123, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1046496410378894
Yang H; Sanders K; Budaway C, 2011, 'Linking Perceptions of Training Arrangements with organizational Commitment: Employee Self Construal matters' European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology
Yousaf A; Sanders K; Torka N; Ardts J, 2011, 'Having Two Bossess: Considering the relationships between LMX, Satisfaction with HR Practices and Organizational Commitment' International Journal of Human Resource Management, vol. 22, pp. 3109 - 3126
Kooij D; Paauwe J; Sanders K, 2011, 'Guest editorial: Diversity in HRM Research' Personnel Review, vol. 40, pp. 540 - 548, http://www.emeraldinsight.com/toc/pr/40/5
Li X; Frenkel SJ; Sanders K, 2011, 'Strategic HRM as process: How HR system and organizational climate strength influence Chinese employee attitudes' International Journal of Human Resource Management, vol. 22, pp. 1825 - 1842, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2011.573965
Sanders K; Frenkel S, 2011, 'HR-line management relations: Characteristics and effects' International Journal of Human Resource Management, vol. 22, pp. 1611 - 1617, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2011.565644
Sanders K; Bos-Broekema L; Runhaar P, 2011, 'Evaluating the team leader: does teachers' personality influence their perceptions?' GEDRAG & ORGANISATIE, vol. 24, pp. 121 - 138
Kooij D; Paauwe J; Sanders K, 2011, 'Diversity in HRM research' PERSONNEL REVIEW, vol. 40, pp. 540 - 548
Sanders K; Frenkel S, 2011, 'HR-line management relations: characteristics and effects INTRODUCTION' INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, vol. 22, pp. 1611 - 1617, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2011.565644
Runhaar P; Sanders K; Yang H, 2010, 'Stimulating teachers' reflection and feedback asking: An interplay of self-efficacy, learning goal orientation, and transformational leadership' Teaching and Teacher Education, vol. 26, pp. 1154 - 1161, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2010.02.011
Torka N; Geurts P; Sanders K; van Riemsdijk M, 2010, 'Antecedents of perceived intra‐ and extra‐organisational alternatives' Personnel Review, vol. 39, pp. 269 - 286, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00483481011030494
Sanders K; Moorkamp M; Torka N; Groeneveld S; Groeneveld C, 2010, 'How to Support Innovative Behaviour?The Role of LMX and Satisfaction with HR Practices' Technology and Investment, vol. 01, pp. 59 - 68, http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ti.2010.11007
van Woerkom M; Sanders K, 2010, 'The Romance of Learning from Disagreement. The Effect of Cohesiveness and Disagreement on Knowledge Sharing Behavior and Individual Performance Within Teams' Journal of Business and Psychology, vol. 25, pp. 139 - 149, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10869-009-9136-y
Frenkel SJ; Sanders K, 2007, 'Explaining variations in co-worker assistance in organizations' Organization Studies, vol. 28, pp. 797 - 823, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0170840607073079
Frenkel SJ; Sanders K, 2007, 'Explaining variations in co-worker assistance in organizations' ORGANIZATION STUDIES, vol. 28, pp. 797 - 823, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0170840707073079
Sanders K, 2004, 'Playing truant within organisations' Journal of Managerial Psychology, vol. 19, pp. 136 - 155, http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02683940410526109
Sanders K; Emmerik HV, 2004, 'Does Modern Organization and Governance Threat Solidarity?' Journal of Management and Governance, vol. 8, pp. 351 - 372, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10997-004-4128-9
Sanders K; Nauta A, 2004, 'Social Cohesiveness and Absenteeism' Small Group Research, vol. 35, pp. 724 - 741, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1046496404267186
Sanders K; Schyns B, 2003, 'Mood and Evaluation of Leaders' Current Research in Social Psychology, vol. 10, pp. 51 - 59, http://doc.utwente.nl/94263/

Books

Sanders K; Cogin JA; Bainbridge HTJ, 2013, Research methods for human resource management, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315852300

Book Chapters

Sanders K; Yang H; Shipton H; Bednall T, 2017, 'Effects of human resource management on informal learning' in Autonomous Learning in the Workplace, pp. 162 - 178
Sanders K; Lin CHV, 2016, 'Human resource management and innovative behaviour: Considering interactive, informal learning activities' in Human Resource Management, Innovation and Performance, pp. 32 - 47
Sanders K; Surtees J; Sanders K; Shitpon H; Knight L, 2014, 'HRM in Not-for-Profit Sector' in Crawshaw J; Budhwar P; Davis A (ed.), Human Resource Management: Strategic & International Perspectives, Sage, Los Angeles, pp. 296 - 317
Lin CH; Sanders K, 2013, 'HRM Research Methods: Where We Are and Where we Need to Go' in Research Methods for Human Resource Management, pp. 136 - 154
Sanders K; Cogin JA; Bainbridge HTJ, 2013, 'The Growing Role of Advanced Human Resource Management Research Methods' in Research Methods for Human Resource Management, pp. 1 - 14

Conference Papers

Bednall TC; Sanders K, 2014, 'Formal training stimulates follow-up participation in informal learning: A three-wave study' in 74th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management, AOM 2014, pp. 399 - 402, http://dx.doi.org/10.5465/AMBPP.2014.180
Konermann J; Vermeulen M; Sanders K; Runhaar P, 2011, 'Knowledge Sharing and Innovative Behaviour: The influence of Work Engagement' in Knowledge Sharing and Innovative Behaviour: The influence of Work Engagement, International Conference of the Dutch HRM network, Groningen, the Netherlands, presented at International Conference of the Dutch HRM network, Groningen, the Netherlands, 10 - 11 November 2011

Other Academic Work

Zeller R; Quinlan M; Sanders K, 2018, Boral SHP Project. Low-frequency, high-impact accidents. Data inspection and Analysis, Reports
Zeller R; Quinlan M; Sanders K, 2017, Boral SHP Project. Low-frequency, high-impact accidents. Literature review., Reports

Current Courses Taught

Research Supervision

Ab van Duinen (2000). "Reorganisaties en ziekteverzuim. Functiegroepen binnen KPN-Arbo nader bezien", (Re-organisation and Absenteeism), University of Groningen, April 27, 2000 (promotores: prof. dr. J.L.Peschar, Sanders).
Sylvia E. Korupp (2000). "Mothers and the process of social stratification". Utrecht University, May 18, 2000 (promotores: prof. dr. H. Ganzeboom, Sanders, Copromotor: Dr. T. van der Lippe).
Ellen Hoekstra (2002). "Arbeidsbemiddeling met behulp van supported employment als interventie bij de reïntegratie van chronisch zieken". ("Supported employment; reintegration of people who are chronically ill"), University of Groningen, May 15, 2002 (promotores: prof. dr. J. Groothoff, Sanders, prof. dr. D. Post, prof. dr. W. van den Heuvel).
Renee C. van der Hulst (2004). "Gender differences in workplace authority. An empirical study on social networks". Enschede: FeBo, University of Groningen, Oktober 14, 2004 (promotores Sanders, prof. dr. T.A.B. Snijders).
Irene E. van der Kloet (2005). "Soldierly perspective on trust. A study into trust within the Royal Netherlands Army". Tilburg: Thesis Tilburg University, Tilburg University, February 4, 2005 (promotores: Sanders, prof. dr. J. Soeters).
Ferry Koster (2005). "For the time being. Accounting for inconclusive findings concerning the effects of temporary employment relationships on solidary behavior of employees". Veenendaal: Universal Press, University of Groningen, April 7, 2005 (financed by N.W.O.; promotores Sanders, prof. dr. W. Raub, prof. dr. F.N. Stokman).
Mattijs Lambooij (2005). "Promoting cooperation. Studies into the effects of long-term and short-term rewards on cooperation of employees". Veenendaal: Universal Press, University of Utrecht, November 22, 2005 (financed by N.W.O.; promotores: Sanders, prof. dr. J.J. Siegers, Dr. H. van Emmerik, and Dr. A. Flache).
Ine (Cristina Adriana) Voorham (2006). "Er buiten staan. Onderzoek naar sociale uitsluiting onder clienten van het Leger des Heils". University Twente, May 18, 2006 (promotores: Sanders, Dr. M. Euwema, Dr. H. van Emmerik).
Cor P. (Paul) de Man (2006). "Develop, deploy & defend. The contribution of Human Resource Development to employee affective commitment". Breda: BSW Bedrijven, University of Twente, June 14, 2006 (promotor: Sanders).
Geertje van Daalen (2008). "Social support, does it make a difference? Examining the relationship between social support, work-family conflict and well-being. Oisterwijk: Box Press. University of Tilburg, March, 14, 2008 (promotores: prof. dr. T.M. Willemsen, Sanders).
Atze (Aad) Oosterhof (2008). "Better together. Antecedents and consequences of perceived expertise dissimilarity and perceived expertise complementarity in teams. University of Groningen, April, 17, 2008 (partly financed by N.W.O.; promotores: prof. dr. G.S. van der Vegt; prof. dr. E. van de Vliert; Sanders).
Piety Runhaar (2008). Promoting teachers' professional development. University Twente. Enschede: Partners Ipskamp. November, 20, 2008. (partly financed KPC Group; promotores: Sanders, dr. Huadong Yang).
Amna Yousaf (2010). One Step Ahead: Examining New Predictors of Affective Organizational and Occupational Commitment. Enschede: Ipskamp Drukkers B.V. November, 2, 2010. (financed by Nuffic; promotor: Sanders).
Judith Konermann (2012). Teacher's workengagement. Wohrmann Print Service. January 12, 2012. (Partly financed KPC Group; promotores: Sanders, Dr. Piety Runhaar).
Claudia Vigna (2012). Employee perceptions of strategic human resource management: Considering HRM content and process. University Antwerp, Belgium. (Promotores: prof. Dr. Erik Henderickx, Sanders).
Jos Mesu (2013). Transformational and Transactional Leadership: Does it Work in Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises? University Twente, the Netherlands, June 28, 2013 (promotores: Sanders, dr.Maarten van Riemsdijk)
Eddie (Wai-Lun) Cheng (2014). Transfer of training: using the theory of planned behaviour. UNSW (Supervisors: Dr Ian Hampson, Sanders).
Monique van Rijn (2014). Understanding Employees' Professional Development; The joint influence of Individual and Situational Factors. Enschede: Ipskamp. September 18, 2014 (promotores: Sanders, dr Huadong Yang)
Max Aangenendt (2015). Understanding Changes in Employees’ Identification and Professional Identity. The Case of Teachers in Higher Vocational Education in the Netherlands. Zuthpen: Wohrmann Print Service. June 12, 2015 University of Twente. (promotores: Sanders, prof. Kuypers)
Veronica (Cai-hui) Lin (2015). Putting people first matters: the contribution of human resource management to strategy implementation and organizational performance, School of Management, UNSW Australia Business School, UNSW (supervisor: Sanders)

Memberships - Editorial Boards

Member of the Editorial Review Board of International Journal of Management Science and Information Technology
Member of the Editorial Board International HR Issues (former: Research and Practice in HRM)
Associate editor "Evidence Based Human Resource Management"
Associate Editor "International Journal of HRM"

Memberships - Company Boards, Professional Associations

2011 Member of the Leadership team, School of Management, ASB, Sydney

2012 Member of the Professorial team, School of Management, ASB, Sydney

2012 Research cluster head HRM, Employment Relations, and IR; School of Management, ASB; UNSW (together with Prof. Quinlan).

2012 Mediation Officer, School of Management, ASB, UNSW.

2012 Associate editor “Evidence Based Human Resource Management”

2013 Member of the Advisory Board, School of Management, ASB.

2013 Editorial Board Journal of Human Resource and Sustainability Studies

2013 Organising a session (together with Prof. Helen Shipton and Prof. Anders Dysvak (Informal Workplace Learning) at the International HRM-congress, November 14-15, 2013, Leuven, Belgium.

2014 Member of the Steering Committee HR Capital project Aalto Business School Helsinki, Finland (funded by the Academy of Finland).

2014 Organising PhD Consortium at the First International Conference of the Human Resource Division, Beijing, China, Saturday June 14.

2015-18 Member of the Executive board of the HR Division (Academy of Management)

2015 One of the Founding Directors of The International Society for Evidence-Based Training

2016 Member of the Editorial Board of Human Resource Management Review

2016 Member of the Editorial Board of Human Resource Management

2017 Editorial Board Member of Frontiers of Business Research in China

2017 Editorial Board Member of Human Resource Management Journal

Media Releases

Awards

Sanders, K. Jorgensen, F., & Lin, C.H.V., (2016). HRM Process Approach: Advancing the Field. Organizers of a Showcase Symposium. Academy of Management, annual meeting, August 5- 9 2016, Anaheim, U.S.
Cogin, J., Kase, R. & Sanders K. (2016). The Juggle of Resources to Enhance Managerial Performance: The Effects and Interplay of Managers’ Utilization of High-Performance Work Practices and Their Social Network Position. Best Paper Award at the HR Division International Conference, February 20 – 22, 2016
Lin, V.C (2016). Putting People First Matters: The Contribution of Human Resource Management to Strategy Implementation and Organizational Performance. Best Thesis Award at the HR Division International Conference, February 20 – 22, 2016 (Supervisor)
Sanders, K, Wang, Y, Shipton, H. Van Rossenberg, Y, Jorgensen, F., Rodrigues, R., Cunha, R., Wong, I., Li, X. (2015). HPWPs and innovative behaviour: Do HR strength and national culture matter. Paper presented at the Academy of Management annual meeting. August 7-12, 2015. Carolyn Dexter Award Nominee.
Caihui (Veronica) Lin, Karin Sanders, Jian Min (James) Sun, Helen Shipton & Erik Mooi (2014). The missing link between HRM and Organizational Performance: An Examination of Customer Linking Capabilities. Best Paper Award of the British Academy of Management, HRM Group, in Belfast, September 2014.
Bednall, T. & Sanders, K. (2014). The influence of LMX and LGO in Facilitating Knowledge Sharing and Innovation. Best Paper Award of the First International Conference of the HR Division, in Beijing, June 14-17.
Bednall, T. & Sanders, K. (2014). Formal training stimulates follow-up participation in informal learning: A three-wave study, Best Paper Notification for the 2014 Academy of Management Meeting, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, August 1-5
Reinoud Tiel Groenestege (2013). Examining and revising the Vocational Rating Scale using Principal Component Analysis and Mokken scale analysis. University Twente. Award for best master thesis Faculty Behavioral (supervisor, together with Diederick Stoel)
Sanders, K., Dorenbosch, L., & Reuver, R. de (2008). The impact of individual and shared employee perceptions of HRM on affective commitment: Considering the climate strength. Personnel Review, 37, 412-425. Highly Commended Award Winner; Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence, 2009.
Lambooij, M,. Sanders, K., Koster, F., & Zwiers, M. (2005). Effects of Consistent Human Resource Practices on organisational performance. Best paper award, HRM conference, November 4-5, 2005, Twente, The Netherlands.
Luijken-Dilven van, L. (2004). Opleidingseffectiviteit. Management Development award 2004 (doctoral thesis; supervisor).