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Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Human Resource Management: Policies and Practices

edited by

Natália Teixeira

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3006 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable human resource management; green human resource management practices; corporate sustainability; ethical decision-making; organizational resilience; employee well-being; diversity and inclusion; talent management; climate-sensitive HR policies; social equity in HR practices

Organizational Psychology in the Workplace

edited by

Rosa Rodrigues

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1315 | Submission Open

Keywords: organizational psychology; well-being at work; employee motivation; leadership; team dynamics; organizational culture; diversity and inclusion; remote work; occupational health; psychological intervention

Power, People, and Performance: Rethinking Organizational Leadership and Management

edited by

Shaista Noor

and

Chaudhry Shoaib Akhtar

submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1887 | Submission Open

Keywords: leadership; management; organizational change; power dynamics; people-centric strategies; organizational performance; ethical leadership; human-centered management; digital transformation; leadership in crisis; agile organizations; remote work; global leadership

Decent Work for All: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Global Challenges

edited by

Gabriela Topa

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 392 | Submission Open

Keywords: decent work; social sustainability; intersectionality; organizational justice; inclusive leadership

Leadership in Evolution: Navigating Change and Inspiring Innovation

edited by

Kamila Radlinska

and

Agnieszka Lisowska

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive leadership; organizational performance; digital economy; competitiveness; uncertainty; resilience; knowledge management; innovation; creativity; sustainability

Building Thriving Organizations: Strategies for Long-Term Success

edited by

Gabriel Croitoru

and

Lavinia Denisia Cuc

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 281 | Submission Open

Keywords: organizational resilience; strategic leadership; employee well-being; sustainable performance; human capital development; ethical governance; innovation and agility; purpose-driven organizations; digital transformation; stakeholder engagement

Organizational Psychology in Human Resource Management Practices

edited by

Rosa Lutete Geremias

, Patrícia Teixeira Maggi da Silva and Carla Caracol

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1197 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychological capital; organizational commitment; job satisfaction; leadership; work– life balance; recruitment and selection; training; rewards; teamwork; digital skills

Workplace Bullying: Psychological Mechanisms, Existential Impact, Organizational and Social Dynamics

edited by

Jale Minibas-Poussard

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 437 | Submission Open

Keywords: workplace bullying; mobbing; workplace aggression; harassment at work; antecedents and outcomes of workplace bullying; prevention and inverventions for workplace bullying

Digital Entrepreneurs in Tourism and Hospitality: Human Resources Challenges and Opportunities in the Tech Era

edited by

Christos Kakarougkas

, Theodoros Stavrinoudis and

Iason Koufodontis

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 1169 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital entrepreneurship; tourism and hospitality; human resources and technology; knowledge management; change management; innovation management; Tech Era; business ecosystem; reskilling and upskilling

Global Advances on Women in Leadership

edited by

Jennifer Walinga

and Angela Schneider

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 244 | Submission Open

Keywords: women; leadership; equity; power balance; gender; feminism; diversity; representation; human rights; sustainability

Sustainable Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age

edited by

Marcus Goncalves

and

João Alexandre Lobo Marques

submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable entrepreneurship; digital innovation; platform economy; green technology; blockchain for sustainability; AI and impact optimization; social enterprise; digital business models; impact measurement; tech-enabled sustainability

Counseling Interventions and Resilient Workplaces: Psychological Strategies for Sustainable Growth

edited by

Eirini Karakasidou

and

Panagiotis Parpottas

submission deadline 15 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open

Keywords: counseling psychology; organizational resilience; employee well-being; workplace mental health; burnout prevention; positive psychology; mindfulness at work; leadership adaptability

Resilience by Design: Digital Skills, Soft Skills and Leadership for the Next Generation of Organizations

edited by

Ioannis Zervas

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 110 | Submission Open

Keywords: adaptive leadership; digital competences; hybrid work; organizational resilience; soft skills; strategic HRM; workforce agility; workplace transformation

Women Leaders in AI Governance: Revealing Myths, Deceptions, and Possibilities

edited by

Randal Joy Thompson

, Catharyn A. Baird and Mary Tabata

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; women; leadership

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