Call for Associate Editor

Applications sought for Associate Editor of International Journal of Workplace 
Health Management

Emerald Group Publishing Limited invites applications for the position of 
Associate Editor to manage psychologically healthy workplace/ occupational 
stress papers for International Journal of Workplace Health Management.


Scope of IJWHM:
International Journal of Workplace Health Management considers workplace 
health from both the wider public health perspective, and the perspective of 
the individual organization. Workplace health and related issues are discussed 
in the context of three key guiding principles:
•	Individual health - to include primary prevention, behaviour 
modification, attitudes and lifestyle choice, health education, health 
promotion, and how to motivate people 
•	Workplace culture - to include management policies and procedures, 
communication systems, training opportunities, and work-life balance, and the 
effect this has on morale and well-being 
•	Physical work issues - to include musculoskeletal health/ergonomics 
as well as health and safety legislation and occupational health, how effective 
policies are, and the level of compliance 
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 includes:
•	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 healthy workplace 
•	Inducing organizational change 
•	Occupational health & safety issues 
•	Educating the employer and employee 
•	Promoting health outside of the workplace 

Qualifications and requirements of candidates:
Key qualities sought for the positions of Associate Editor are an established 
record of scholarship in the field of psychological health in the workplace/ 
occupational stress; managerial skills to oversee the editorial cycle and meet 
the deadlines and an appreciation of IJWHM’s editorial objective to publish 
research of practical relevance.
Major Associate Editor responsibilities include: 
•	Managing the review process for papers dealing with or emanating 
from a particular region or country
•	Encouraging the submission of articles for the subject (written by 
self or contacts) 
•	Providing occasional guest Editorials/viewpoints/comments 
•	Representing and promoting the journal at conferences and to 
interested colleagues/contacts. 
•	Guest editing a special or themed issues for the journal
IJWHM will use the online submission system, Manuscript Central in 2009. The 
new associate editor will receive full training and support.
Recruitment Procedure:

Applications will be reviewed by the Publisher and the current editorial team 
immediately after the deadline for applications.

Applications should include:
•	A covering letter explaining previous editorial experience
•	A current CV

Deadline: 30/4/09