Journal of Work-Applied Management

About the Journal

The Journal of Work-Applied Management is an online journal for experts to share their findings and theories on work-applied management research. It serves as "an authoritative source of work-applied management research findings for both academics and practitioners."

Founded in 2008 as the Gibaran Journal of Applied Management and renamed in 2015, the journal publishes peer-reviewed academic articles alongside case studies demonstrating practical workplace applications.

Content Focus

•Work-Applied Learning (WAL)
•Work-Based Learning (WBL)
•Reflective Practice
•Organisational Learning & Knowledge Management

Journal of
Work-Applied Management

ISSN: 2205-2062

Published by Emerald Publishing

18 Volumes

2 Issues/Year

2008 Founded

Current Issues

Latest volumes of peer-reviewed research

Volume 18, Issue 1 2026

A systematic literature review of digital coaching: insights for learning and development in the workplace

Jonathan Passmore, Fabiana Memmolo, David Tee

Artificial intelligence coach bots: coaches' perceptions of potential future impacts on professional coaching, a qualitative study

Francisca Bruning, George Boak

Individual propensity to use an AI coaching chatbot in the contact centre environment

Hermanus Van der Merwe, Nicky Terblanche

Factors influencing artificial intelligence adoption in human resource management: a meta-synthesis and systematic review of multidimensional considerations

Mohammad Pedrami, Seyed Kamal Vaezi

Developing coaching cultures: an exploration of the enacting practitioner perspective

Nick Kapoutzis, Lilith A. Whiley, Rachel Lewis, Jo Yarker

Understanding the role of artificial intelligence in knowledge management systems: a systematic review using the antecedent, consequences and intervention framework

Mahanish Panda, Roma Puri

Machine learning and AI technology-induced skill gaps and opportunities for continuous development of middle-skilled employees

Szufang Chuang, Mehran Shahhosseini, Maria Javaid, Greg G. Wang

A systematic literature review of artificial intelligence (AI) in coaching: insights for future research and product development

Jonathan Passmore, Bergsveinn Olafsson, David Tee

Empowering Generation Z in manufacturing organizations: a 6-factor self-determination extension

Juliana Salvadorinho, Peter Hines, Maneesh Kumar, Carlos Ferreira, Leonor Teixeira

The AI-powered future of digital transformation: enhancing organizations and leadership development

Martin Sposato, Eduardo Carlos Dittmar

Volume 17, Issue 2 2025

Theorizing knowledge worker productivity: utilizing a multi-theoretical approach

Gerald Joseph Kintu

Identity and influence: a comparative analysis of role perceptions among contingent staff employed in two UK higher education institutions

Lisa Knight, Steve Gulati, Emma Hill

Barriers in adopting green human resource management under uncertainty: the case of Indonesia banking industry

Jovi Sulistiawan, Nuri Herachwati, Edelweiss Jinan Ratu Khansa

Improving the articulation of skills towards proving 'value for money'

Trevor Gerhardt, Joel Montgomery

Navigating the storm: understanding the impact of a COVID-19-induced negative career shock on career success and life satisfaction in China

Yin Ma, Dawn Bennett, William E. Donald

Acknowledging the role of loss in facilitating employee transition in a partial business acquisition

Tom Egan, Felicity Kelliher, Michael Walsh

The role of formal institutional agents in building legitimacy: insights from the personal protective equipment industry

Amanda Wolek Rocha, Jefferson M. Monticelli, Jorge Renato Verschoore

Win-win practice: Finnish medical students' active role as doctors in the healthcare workforce regardless of background variables

Sari Huikko-Tarvainen, Timo Tuovinen, Petri Kulmala

Exploring mentorship in apprenticeship success: the relationship between construction degree apprentices and their work-based mentors

Kelly McAdam, David Perrin

The impact of neoliberalist government reform and regulatory oversight on private training providers in the UK technical education sector

Nick Smith, Lisa Rowe

Volume 17, Issue 1 2025

Editorial

Concepts of hope in times of crisis

Tony Wall

Leading collaborative change amid a crisis: a framework to liberate a team's leadership skills and promote sales performance

Sol Garrido

Silo mentality in teams: emergence, repercussions and recommended options for change

Debora Jeske, Deborah Olson

The significance and challenges of turnover and retention of millennial professionals

Kathrine Anne Minzlaff, Stephen Palmer, Annette Fillery-Travis

A systematic literature review to explore the antecedents of employee engagement among remote workers

Neeru Choudhary, Shilpa Jain

Authenticity and woman's leadership: a qualitative study of professional business services in the UK

Laura Howard

Effects of training needs assessment in enhancing employees' skills and firm performance

Neema Robert, Neema Mori

Tying leaders' identity work and executive coaching research together: an overview of systematic reviews and agenda for research

Vince Szekely, Lilith A. Whiley, Halley Pontes, Almuth McDowall

Team coaching using LSP and team facilitation: a randomized control trial study measuring team cohesion and psychological safety

Jonathan Passmore, David Tee, Richard Gold

Enhancing public accountability in a city authority

Christopher Neil Makanga, Laura A. Orobia, Twaha Kigongo Kaawaase, Isaac Nkote Nabeta, Rachel Mindra Katoroogo, John Munene

The potential of industrial symbiosis in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship among the micro and small enterprises (MSEs): evidence from a developing country

Saadat Nakyejwe Lubowa Kimuli, Kasimu Sendawula, Shamirah Najjinda, Naqiyyah Kimuli Nakimuli

Social entrepreneurship: empirical evidence on its contribution to the realization of the sustainable development goals in Uganda

Peter Turyakira, Kasimu Sendawula, Marion Nanyanzi, Hanifah Nantale, Joyce Namirimo Tamale

Volume 16, Issue 2 2024

Guest Editorial

Leveraging the possibilities of 'learning at scale': future proofing business and management education

Elaine Huber

Improving placement learning at scale: a case study evaluation

Rachael Hains-Wesson, Kaiying Ji

Striking gold: navigating the education massification maze for work readiness

Rickard Enstroem, Rodney Schmaltz

Citizen scholars: cultivating 21st century graduate competencies in business education

Yuhui Gao, Elaine Huber

Problem-based learning and the integration of sustainable development goals

Long Thang Van Nguyen, Donna Cleveland, Chi Tran Mai Nguyen, Corinna Joyce

Blended learning at scale: co-designing a large postgraduate finance course

Andrew Cram, Stephanie Wilson, Matthew Taylor, Craig Mellare

Cross-cultural adaptation of educational design patterns at scale

Carmen Jane Vallis, Huyen Thi Nguyen, Adrian Norman

Facilitating feedback generation and group skill development through assessment design

Geethanjali Selvaretnam

Learning design ecosystems thinking: defying the linear imperative and designing for higher education at-scale

Peter Bryant

Blocked out: reflections on the potential of intensive modes of teaching to enhance post-COVID-19 graduate employability in large-scale educational settings

Laura Dixon, Valerie Makin

Using learning analytics to alleviate course and student support administrative load for large classes

Vanessa Honson, Thuy Vu, Tich Phuoc Tran, Walter Tejada Estay

Exploring student response systems for large group teaching: a tale of engagement at scale

Sandra Barker, Lynn C. Gribble

Volume 16, Issue 1 2024

Editorial

Tony Wall

The library of Babel: assessing the powers of artificial intelligence in knowledge synthesis, learning and development and coaching

Jonathan Passmore, David Tee

Hands up for homework: exploring inter-sessional activities in coaching

Jonathan Passmore, Claudia Day, Qing Wang

A study on adaptive performance, work-related psychological health and demographics in Episcopal Church bishops

Sean W. Rowe, Vishal Arghode, Som Sekhar Bhattacharyya

The influence of subordinates' proactive personality, supervisors' I-deals on subordinates' affective commitment and occupational well-being

Bhawna, Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, Prashant Kumar Gautam

Employee empowerment and organizational commitment among employees of star-rated hotels in Ghana

Michael Kyei-Frimpong et al.

Healthcare employment landscape: comparing job markets for professionals in developed and developing countries

Salman Butt et al.

Intelligent careers and human resource management practices: qualitative insights from the public sector in a clientelistic culture

Maria Mouratidou, Mirit K. Grabarski, William E. Donald

Paradoxical career strengths and successes of ADHD adults: an evolving narrative

Tamsin Crook, Almuth McDowall

How do transport companies execute strategies in a volatile environment?

Bob Ssekiziyivu et al.

Measuring the impact of digital entrepreneurship training on entrepreneurial intention

Ravindra Singh et al.

Complete Archive

All volumes from 2008 to present

Volume 15, Issues 1-2

2023

Volume 14, Issues 1-2

2022

Volume 13, Issues 1-2

2021

Volume 12, Issues 1-2

2020

Volume 11, Issues 1-2

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