WORK AND OCCUPATIONS
Scope & Guideline
Connecting Scholars to the Heart of Labor Relations
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Labor Relations and Activism:
The journal emphasizes the study of labor relations, including unionization efforts, labor activism, and the dynamics of workers' rights movements. It explores how these aspects impact the work environment and the socio-political context surrounding labor. - Workplace Diversity and Inclusion:
Research published in this journal investigates issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within workplaces, focusing on how gender, race, and other identities influence work experiences and opportunities. - Precarity and Employment Conditions:
The journal addresses the growing concerns around precarious employment, examining how economic shifts, such as the gig economy and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, have altered job security and worker well-being. - Intersectionality in Work Experiences:
'Work and Occupations' promotes studies that consider the intersection of various social identities and how they shape individual experiences in the workplace, including the impacts of class, race, gender, and immigration status. - Impact of Technology on Work:
The journal explores how technological advancements affect labor dynamics, including job displacement, changes in work processes, and the emergence of new work roles.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Work:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment, including changes in work conditions, mental health impacts, and shifts towards remote work. This theme is crucial for understanding the long-term effects of the pandemic on labor markets. - Gig Economy and Non-Standard Work:
There is a growing emphasis on research related to gig work and non-standard employment arrangements, reflecting the rise of precarious work and its implications for workers' rights, financial stability, and job satisfaction. - Mental Health and Well-Being at Work:
Emerging themes around mental health and well-being in the workplace are becoming more prevalent, as studies explore the stigma associated with mental health issues and the support systems necessary to foster healthier work environments. - Intersectionality and Social Justice in Work:
The journal is increasingly featuring studies that analyze work experiences through an intersectional lens, focusing on how overlapping identities affect workers' conditions and advocating for social justice within occupational contexts. - Environmental Sustainability and Work:
Research addressing the intersection of labor and environmental issues is gaining traction, particularly how sustainability initiatives impact work practices and labor relations, reflecting a growing awareness of climate change and its implications for the workforce.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Labor Movements:
Research centered on traditional labor movements has become less prominent, as the focus has shifted towards newer forms of labor activism and gig economy dynamics, indicating a transformation in how labor is conceptualized and organized. - Industrial Relations in Stable Economies:
Studies that primarily focus on industrial relations within stable economic contexts are becoming less frequent, as current research trends highlight the need to address labor issues in more volatile and precarious environments. - Longitudinal Studies of Employment Trends:
There has been a noticeable decrease in the publication of longitudinal studies examining employment trends over extended periods, as researchers increasingly favor cross-sectional analyses that address immediate and contemporary labor issues.
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