Revitalizing Workplaces: The Intersection of Public Health and Sustainable Wellbeing in Organizations: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

The second edition of the Special Issue titled “Revitalizing Workplaces: The Intersection of Public Health and Sustainable Wellbeing in Organizations” builds upon the success of its predecessor by deepening the exploration of how public health principles and sustainable wellbeing intersect with evolving organizational dynamics. This renewed volume invites interdisciplinary contributions that critically examine the psychosocial, structural, and technological factors shaping healthier, more resilient, and ethically grounded workplaces.

At its core, the Special Issue emphasizes the strategic integration of ethical leadership, mental health promotion, and sustainability within organizational contexts. It seeks to expand theoretical and applied understanding of how organizations can foster inclusive cultures, enhance individual and collective wellbeing, and promote long-term flourishing. The scope includes physical, psychological, and social dimensions of health, with particular attention to the challenges and opportunities posed by digital transformation, remote work, and environmental responsibility.

Contributors are encouraged to address how organizational structures and leadership styles – such as ethical, servant, and transformational leadership – impact employee engagement, psychological safety, and overall health. The Issue also welcomes research on the role of technology in shaping workplace wellbeing, including both digital stressors and technological enablers of sustainable practices. These themes are especially relevant in the context of hybrid work models and the increasing reliance on digital platforms for collaboration and performance.

Another key area of interest is the embedding of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) into organizational culture and decision-making processes. This includes examining how values-driven leadership and environmental stewardship contribute to employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational legitimacy. The Issue also encourages interdisciplinary approaches to workplace health promotion, drawing from fields such as public health, organizational psychology, environmental psychology, and human resource management.

In addition, the Special Issue seeks evidence-based frameworks that foster pro-environmental behavior, workplace spirituality, and resilience – particularly in times of crisis. These contributions may explore how organizations can cultivate meaning, purpose, and ethical conduct while navigating uncertainty and change.

By addressing the intersectionality of these themes, the Special Issue aims to guide policymakers, practitioners, and researchers toward more effective strategies for cultivating workplace environments that support sustainable health, ethical leadership, and organizational vitality. It offers a platform for innovative research that bridges theory and practice, and that contributes to the design of future-ready organizations committed to human flourishing and environmental responsibility.

Contributions have to follow one of the three categories of papers (article, conceptual paper, or review) of the journal and address the topic of the Special Issue.

Dr. Alejandro Vega-Muñoz
Dr. Muhammad Zada
Dr. Guido Salazar-Sepúlveda
Dr. Nicolas Contreras-Barraza
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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• sustainable workplace wellbeing
• ethical and servant leadership
• organizational health and resilience
• digital transformation and technostress
• public health in organizations
• corporate sustainability practices
• psychological safety at work
• remote and hybrid work environments
• organizational structures and employee wellbeing
• workplace revitalization strategies