Aims & Scope

Research on people at work — human resource management, leadership, and organizational behavior.

The Journal of Human Resource and Organizational Behaviors publishes research on how people and organisations shape one another. Our scope covers human resource management, organisational behaviour, leadership, and the workplace psychology that influences how individuals and teams perform.

We welcome studies on recruitment and talent management, performance and reward, employee well-being and engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion, organisational culture, and the management of change. Both quantitative research on workforce outcomes and qualitative investigations of workplace experience fall within scope, as does work connecting HR strategy to organisational effectiveness across sectors and cultures.

Manuscripts are assessed for theoretical grounding, methodological rigour, and practical relevance to managers, HR professionals, and scholars. Through open access the journal aims to strengthen the evidence base for managing people fairly and effectively, offering a venue where research on leadership, behaviour, and human resources can inform healthier, more productive, and more inclusive organisations.

Submissions may be empirical, theoretical, or practice-based, examining individuals, teams, and organisations across sectors and cultures. We look for sound method, theoretical grounding, and clear relevance to managing people well. Through open access, the journal serves HR professionals, managers, and organisational scholars, building the evidence base for fair and effective people management and for workplaces that are healthier, more inclusive, and more productive.

Topics Covered

  • Human Resource Management
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Leadership & Management
  • Workplace Psychology
  • Talent & Performance Management
  • Employee Well-being & Engagement
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Organizational Change