This special issue explores the intersection of AI, workforce learning, and sustainability, focusing on the following themes:
- AI applications in achieving workplace sustainability and contributing to global SDGs.
- Integrating AI to foster economic, social, and environmental development in organizations.
- AI-powered tools for educating employees on sustainability and green practices.
- Training employees with AI tools to contribute to a circular economy.
- Equipping employees with skills for AI and digital transformation.
- AI's role in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning in organizations.
- Challenges and opportunities of technology and innovations.
- Integrating AI tools with HR practices.
- Gamification and adaptive learning platforms
- Understanding workplace behaviors using AI analytics.
- Sustainable innovations in workplaces.
- Sustainable development and circular economy practices in organizations
- Transforming research in education and workplace practices through innovative methodologies.
This special issue aims to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in achieving sustainable workplace practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning. It seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how AI can drive organizations toward environmental, social, and economic sustainability while addressing the global challenges outlined in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By focusing on AI-powered education and training, the issue intends to highlight innovative methods for reskilling and upskilling employees, enabling them to thrive in AI-driven environments. Additionally, it aims to facilitate dialogue on the challenges and opportunities technology presents, fostering a collaborative effort to unlock its full potential for sustainable HRM.
This special issue features a range of contributions that delve into the practical and theoretical aspects of AI in workplace sustainability and employee development. Articles illustrate how AI applications optimize resource utilization, minimize waste, and promote environmentally conscious organizational practices. Contributions also highlight AI's role in advancing employee training through adaptive learning platforms, gamification, and innovative methodologies tailored to sustainability goals. Furthermore, the issue examines how AI analytics can provide deeper insights into workplace behaviors, employee engagement, and motivation, enabling organizations to foster a thriving work culture. The included research also showcases strategies for integrating AI into HR practices, emphasizing green behaviors, circular economy initiatives, and the digital transformation of workplaces, ultimately driving innovation and sustainability in organizational operations.
Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers are invited to engage with this special issue by contributing their perspectives and research. This platform offers an opportunity to deepen discussions on AI’s role in transforming workplaces, advancing sustainability, and fostering continuous learning. Submissions that push the boundaries of current knowledge and propose actionable strategies for sustainable workplace are particularly encouraged.
This special issue underscores the critical role of AI in shaping sustainable and innovative organizational practices. By bridging academic insights with practical applications, it aims to pave the way for meaningful advancements in workforce learning and sustainability. Together, these contributions can inspire transformative practices that address global challenges and promote equitable, thriving workplaces.