Transformations in Work, Workforce, and Workplace: The What, the Who, and the Where of Contemporary Organizations

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, increasing complexity, and unpredictability, business organizations and the workforce face challenges related to the nature of work, the ways in which work should be performed, and changing labor-force expectations and structures. These challenges serve as drivers of transformation for both organizations and employees in order to remain effective, sustainable, and supportive of well-being. As a result, organizations are rethinking traditional approaches to managing work, employees, and workplaces. Understanding these transformations is essential for addressing the opportunities and challenges associated with the future of work.As a result of the increasingly complex business ecosystem, work (the what), the workforce (the who), and the workplace (the where) have been undergoing fundamental changes.Regarding work, key questions concern the types of tasks employees will perform in the future, including the impact of automation, human - robot interaction, and AI. Furthermore, the degree of human autonomy and decision-making freedom represents a key aspect. More broadly, there is a shift from understanding work as task completion toward problem-solving and the management of human relationships. In terms of the workforce, organizations must address changing expectations of Generation Z, the challenges of an aging society, and a wide continuum of employment options - from traditional full-time roles to outsourcing, independent contracting, and gig work arrangements. Issues related to the acquisition of talent and the development of employee competencies require more attention. Finally, the workplace is evolving from traditional co-located environments to increasingly distributed and virtual settings. While such transformations offer flexibility, they also raise concerns related to employee loneliness, organizational culture, and career advancement opportunities.Authors are encouraged to shed light on emerging trends and advance our understanding of the transformation of work (the what), the workforce (the who), and the workplace (the where) in light of the growing complexity and unpredictability of the environment.We welcome manuscripts both empirical and conceptual. Empirical papers from quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods are accepted. Also, we encourage scholars from a variety of disciplines of organization science with an emphasis on cross-cultural setting. We welcome manuscripts focusing on, but not limited to, the following themes:• Automation, human - robot interaction, and AI in the workplace• Augmentation / substitution • Employee autonomy and decision-making in future work • Changing nature of work: from tasks to problem-solving • Workforce diversity: Generation Z and aging populations • Gig work, outsourcing, and alternative employment models • Flexibility at work • Remote and hybrid work environments• Employee well-being, organizational culture, and career opportunities in the future workplace• Employee expectations regarding employers and workplacesIn line with the scope of the Organizational Psychology section, submissions on Artificial Intelligence will be considered out of scope unless they explicitly demonstrate or reference core principles of organizational psychology. Topic editors: Živile Stankeviciute, Aleš Trunk Source: https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/83966/transformations-in-work-workforce-and-workplace-the-what-the-who-and-the-where-of-contemporary-organizations