Adopting a forward-thinking approach, this Research Handbook presents a comprehensive and systematic overview of key conceptualizations, research and practical applications of emotional intelligence in the workplace. With expert contributions from original research pioneers on emotional intelligence and new international voices, it showcases a variety of perspectives on this topic. The Handbook explores how emotional intelligence interacts with current social, political and technological challenges. Authors examine the dramatic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the relationship between individual workers and their organizations, alongside additional dynamics such as developments in AI and social media, climate change and mental health challenges. This Research Handbook presents both quantitative analysis and qualitative case studies, providing in-depth insights, new ideas and avenues for further research in this field. The Research Handbook on Emotional Intelligence at Work is a valuable resource for scholars and students of business and management, entrepreneurship, sociology and psychology, particularly helping those focusing on organisation studies. Psychologists, and other practitioners interested in human dynamics and improving organizations will benefit from the application of emotional intelligence for effective interventions discussed in this Research Handbook.