Industrial Relations: A Journal of Economy and Society publishes research on employment relations, labor markets, and the organization and future of work globally. Recent articles examine the impact of factors such as boss quality, employee ownership, and collective bargaining on work intensity, innovation, and employee outcomes. The journal also explores the effects of economic conditions, regulations, and union strategies on labor market dynamics, job quality, and worker welfare.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Industrial RelationsQ1
Management of Technology and InnovationQ2
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource ManagementQ2
Strategy and ManagementQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Industrial Relations & Labor
Scopus Categories
Management of Technology and InnovationStrategy and ManagementOrganizational Behavior and Human Resource ManagementIndustrial Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Labor Movements and UnionsLabor market dynamics and wage inequalityEmployment and Welfare StudiesRetirement, Disability, and EmploymentGender, Labor, and Family Dynamics