Journal: Frontiers in Psychology
Guest Editors: Dr. Gábor Szabó-Szentgróti, David Kalisz, Małgorzata Wiścicka-Fernando
This research explores the future of work through the interconnected perspectives of leadership, human resource management, and organizational transformation. It welcomes theoretical and empirical contributions examining how organizations adapt to technological change, digital transformation, new work arrangements, workforce diversity, employee wellbeing, and evolving leadership practices. The collection aims to advance understanding of how organizations can successfully navigate transformation while fostering sustainable performance, innovation, and human-centered workplaces.
Submission deadline: December 25. 2026.
Possible topics include:
- Alignment of leadership and HRM systems during organizational change, restructuring, or renewal
- Strategic HRM and the development of organizational adaptability and resilience
- Talent management, upskilling, succession planning, and fostering employability within transformation contexts
- Safeguarding employee well-being, psychological safety, and sustainable performance amid organizational change
- The influence of organizational culture, internal communication, and trust on transformation effectiveness
- Human-centered governance in the era of digitalization, AI, and algorithmic management practices
- Managing diversity, inclusion, and multigenerational workforce dynamics during transformation
- Implementation and evaluation of transformation initiatives: facilitators, barriers, and lessons learned
