Advancing Workplace Health Management: Strategies, Challenges and Future Directions
A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Global Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editor
2. Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, University of Algarve, Campus das Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
Interests: organizational psychology and human resource management; occupational health and safety workplace well-being
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Workplace health management has become a crucial area of research and practice, as organizations face increasing challenges related to employee well-being, occupational risks, and evolving work environments. Ensuring a healthy workforce not only enhances individual performance and job satisfaction but also contributes to organizational resilience and sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research on strategies, interventions, and policies that promote workplace health. We welcome the submission of empirical studies, theoretical contributions, and systematic reviews addressing key issues such as occupational stress, psychosocial risks, employee well-being programs, and the role of leadership in fostering a health-promoting work culture. Additionally, we encourage research exploring the impact of digitalization, remote and hybrid work models, and workplace diversity on employee health.
By gathering interdisciplinary perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to advance scientific knowledge and provide practical recommendations for organizations, policymakers, and practitioners aiming to create healthier and more sustainable work environments. We invite contributions from researchers in occupational health, psychology, human resource management, public health, and related fields.
Dr. Cátia Sousa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- workplace health management
- occupational health and safety
- psychosocial risk
- employee well-being
- organizational interventions
- mental health at work
- health-promoting leadership
- digitalization and work health
- work–life balance
- occupational stress management
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