Our Conference theme is Workforce 5.0
We are thrilled to welcome you to the Work, Stress & Health Conference 2025, returning to an in-person format in the beautiful city of Seattle. Despite operating in today’s challenging sociopolitical climate with limited external support, the strength of our community has transformed obstacles into opportunities for meaningful connection and scholarly advancement.
The Work, Stress, and Health Conference series addresses the ever-changing nature of work and the implications of these changes for the health, safety, and well-being of workers, and organizational effectiveness. As growing economic, political, environmental, and social changes challenge every aspect of our lives, the issue of well-being becomes more complex. Worker well-being is an encompassing and holistic phenomenon that spans health, safety, and optimal functioning at work and beyond. As such, well-being must be addressed at multiple levels, including (but not limited to) social policy, and healthy work design and organizational practices.
Workforce 5.0 is composed of workers from multiple generations with diverse backgrounds and complex well-being needs. At the 2025 conference we will give special attention to evidence and solutions for building and sustaining the well-being and optimal functioning of Workforce 5.0 while considering the ever-growing changes and challenges posed to workers from all levels.
Conference Highlights
Tuesday July 8th
Pre-Conference Doctoral Consortium for emerging scholars
Wednesday July 9th
9.00 am Opening Ceremony
9.45 am Inaugural Panel Discussion on Workforce 5.0 well-being needs.
12.00 pm SOHP Sponsored Lunch: Career Kickstart OHP Mentoring
3.30 pm Workshop: Uncovering Context in Program Evaluation
5.30 pm Welcome Reception
Thursday July 10th
9.00 am Distinguished Keynote Speaker: Dr. Robert Sinclair, founding member and past president of the Society for Occupational Health Psychology, and founding Editor-in-Chief of Occupational Health Science.
12.00 pm Sponsored Lunch by the S4TWH: The future of Total Worker Health and YOU
2.00 pm Workshop: Disseminating Evidence-Based Approaches
5.00 pm SOHP Business Meeting and OHS Award
6.00 pm SOHP Reception and Conference Awards – All Welcome
Friday July 11th
12.00 pm Sponsored Lunch by SOHP: Research to Practice and Practice to Research
Program Scale
More than 250 presentations and posters throughout the conference
The Work, Stress, and Health Conference is particularly interested in expanding participation from practitioners in the many disciplines that address the conference topics, and occupational health psychology, overall. The conference goal is not only to study these topics, but also to improve safety and health and to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses, both physical and psychological.
The Power of Community Resilience
While organizing a conference without traditional resources and long-term partners presents significant hindrances, our SOHP community has demonstrated remarkable strength, generosity, expertise, and resilience over the past year.
This conference embodies an inspiring story of learning, growth, and collective success. Together, we’ve transformed significant stressors into challenges—opportunities for growth, innovation, and deeper connection. The secret lies in the resilience of our community.
WSH2025 highlights the power of innovation and community collaboration:
- Working with a university venue that offers both flexibility and cost-effectiveness
- Leveraging SOHP’s existing infrastructure for streamlined operations
- Securing affordable accommodation options for all participants
A Conference Focused on Belonging
SOHP is dedicated to creating healthier and safer workplaces for everyone. Throughout our planning and conference activities, we remain committed to the values of belonging, respect, and well-being. These principles guide our research, practice, and every aspect of the conference experience.
Building Community Together:
- Community Hub: Poster sessions throughout the day maximize networking opportunities, especially for students
- Inaugural Doctoral Consortium: Supporting emerging scholars and practitioners on Tuesday, July 8
- Best Student Paper Competition: Celebrating the excellence of our next generation
Our Organizing Committee
We are grateful to the dedicated individuals who have devoted their time, energy, and expertise to make WSH2025 possible:
Conference Leadership
- Chair: M. Gloria Gonzalez-Morales
- Co-Chair: Liu-Qin Yang
- Program Chair: Joe Mazzola
Steering Committee Chairs
- Doctoral Consortium and Workshop Program: Ashley Nixon, Archana Tedone
- Logistics: Andrea Bazzoli
- Sponsorship: Arla Day
- Communications: Zhiqing Zhou, Paul Spector
- Receptions & Activities: Julie Lanz, Archana Tedone
- Treasury: Kristen Black
- Volunteers Coordination: Brittany Lynner
Advisory Committee
- Gwen Fisher
- David Ballard
- Liu-Qin Yang
- Naomi Swanson
See you in Seattle!
This conference represents more than just scholarly exchange—it’s a testament to what we can achieve when our community comes together with shared purpose and mutual support. We look forward to welcoming you to Seattle for four days of learning, networking, and celebrating the resilience that defines our field.