International Journal of Workplace Health Management
Article Type: Call for papers From: Journal of Health Organization and Management, Volume 22, Issue 5
International Journal of Workplace Health Management
EditorDr Lydia Makrides, Director, Creative Wellness Solutions, Nova Scotia, Canada
The International Journal of Workplace Health Management publishes current research and debate on all aspects of health in the workplace, from both the wider public health perspective and the perspective of the individual organization. As the first scholarly journal in this evolving field, it is a unique resource which aims to disseminate high quality research with real relevance to practice.
The Editor now invites contributions for potential publication in the first volume of the journal.
Editorial criteria
The International Journal of Workplace Health Management publishes:
Peer-reviewed research articles on all aspects of workplace health, enabling the reader to identify risks and challenges and learn from best practice
Practical advice via in-depth case studies, presenting simple practical solutions to workplace problems
Real-life implications for the individual, the employer, and public health systems in general.
Coverage
Best practice examples of successful workplace health solutions
Promoting compliance with workplace health legislation
Primary care and primary prevention
Promoting health in the workplace
The business case for workplace health promotion
Workplace health issues and concerns, such as mental health, disability management, violence and the workplace, stress, workplace hazards, risk factor modification and work-life balance
Workplace culture
Workplace policies supporting a healthy workplace
Inducing organizational change
Occupational health and safety issues
Educating the employer and employee
Promoting health outside the workplace.
Preference will be given to articles with strong relevance to practical application. Contributors are encouraged to report on current research,clarifying the practical implications of their work in order to broaden understanding and provide a platform for further research and development.
Please send submissions to:
Dr Lydia Makrides, Creative Wellness SolutionsHalifax Professional Centre5991 Spring Garden Rd Suite 850, HalifaxNova Scotia, Canada B3H 1Y6E-mail: l.makrides@wellnesssolutions.ca
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