Tara S. Behrend, Michigan State University

Michael T. Braun, DePaul University

Nick Turner, University of Calgary

Chia-Huei Wu, King's College London

This special issue seeks empirical research demonstrating how evidence from industrial-organizational psychology translates into actionable improvements for individuals, organizations, and society. Submissions must provide clear pathways showing how findings inform decisions, policies, or interventions that stakeholders can implement, rather than simply identifying important workplace phenomena.

The issue prioritizes use-inspired research emerging from organizational challenges or practitioner collaborations, employing rigorous methods and articulating tangible impacts. Manuscripts should be contextualized within specific occupations or sectors, include applied deliverables such as implementation frameworks, and demonstrate broader societal contributions such as improvements in wellbeing, equity, or workforce development.

Submissions must articulate the problem addressed, research-based solution, and observed outcomes from implementation. Conceptual papers, reviews, and meta-analyses are unsuitable. Well-executed field-based work that meets the translational aims is welcome.

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Potential topics

• Culture and Behavior Change
• Employee Well-Being and Societal Outcomes
• Resilience and Recovery at Work
• Psychological Recovery and Sustainable Performance
• Work and Non-Work Integration
• Evaluation of Advanced Testing Technologies
• Algorithmic Decision-Making in HR
• Human-Automation Teaming
• AI and Work
• Economic and Employment Transitions
• Sustainable Work and Environmental Psychology

Timeline

• October 1, 2026: Submission window opens
• October 31, 2026: Submission deadline (8:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time)