ILR Review
Scope & Guideline
Unlocking Knowledge in Organizational Behavior and Strategy.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Labor Relations and Industrial Relations:
The journal extensively covers topics related to labor relations, including union dynamics, collective bargaining, and industrial policies that shape the workplace environment. - Workforce Diversity and Discrimination:
A significant focus is given to the analysis of workforce diversity, including gender, race, and immigrant status, exploring how these factors influence labor market outcomes and workplace dynamics. - Impact of Technology on Work:
The ILR Review addresses how technological advancements affect work processes, labor markets, and employee rights, emphasizing the need for regulatory frameworks to manage these changes. - Social Policy and Labor Economics:
The journal integrates discussions on social policies and their implications for labor economics, examining how government interventions can impact employment, wages, and working conditions. - Precarious Work and Gig Economy:
Research on the gig economy and precarious employment is prevalent, focusing on the experiences of gig workers and the implications of non-standard employment arrangements. - Globalization and Labor Markets:
The journal explores the effects of globalization on labor markets, including migration, labor rights, and the international dynamics of labor relations.
Trending and Emerging
- Gig Economy and Platform Work:
There is a notable rise in research focused on the gig economy, exploring the implications of platform work on labor rights, worker experiences, and regulatory frameworks. - Intersectionality in Labor Studies:
Emerging themes around intersectionality highlight how overlapping social identities impact labor market experiences, particularly concerning race, gender, and class. - Technological Transformation and Work:
The journal has seen an increase in articles analyzing the impact of automation, artificial intelligence, and other technologies on job structures, employee well-being, and labor relations. - Climate Justice and Labor:
The intersection of labor issues and climate justice is gaining traction, reflecting a growing awareness of how environmental concerns affect workers and labor policies. - Health and Safety in the Workplace:
Research focusing on health and safety, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, has surged, emphasizing the importance of workplace conditions and employee well-being.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Labor Movements:
Research centered on traditional labor movements and union membership has diminished, possibly reflecting a broader trend of union decline and changing worker organization dynamics. - Historical Labor Studies:
The frequency of papers focusing on historical labor studies has decreased, suggesting a shift towards contemporary issues and immediate labor relations challenges. - Sector-Specific Labor Issues:
There appears to be a waning interest in sector-specific labor issues, such as those unique to manufacturing or agriculture, as the journal increasingly prioritizes overarching themes like globalization and technology. - Labor Policy Analysis in Stable Economies:
The examination of labor policies within stable economic contexts has lessened, potentially in favor of research that addresses crises or transformative changes in labor markets. - Localized Labor Studies:
Research focused on localized labor issues, such as city-specific labor dynamics, has become less prominent, indicating a move towards broader, more global perspectives on labor.
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